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Top posts in Va. and D.C., including a Hepatitis A scare at Tropical Smoothie Cafe. Plus, how you can share your local news and events.

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Undercover Bust Nets 27 Arrests in Xanax Drug Ring: Prince William Police
Fake Cop Threatens Fredericksburg Driver With Jail: Police
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- ALDI Grocery Opening HQ, Distribution Center in Virginia
- Man Jumps Off Bridge Into Rappahannock; Rescued by Boat
- Is Another DC Earthquake Coming?
- Washington Monument Closure Extended 10 Days or More
- Man Pulls Out Gun in Road Rage Incident: LCSO
- Potomac River: Woman Rescued, Man Missing in Separate Incidents
- Washington D.C. Police Chief Announces Retirement
- After Short Car Chase, Deputies Save Man's Life: Stafford County Sheriff's Office
- Bank Employee Used Customer's Credit Card Information: Fairfax Police
- Skyline Homicide: Search Continues for Suspects
- Drive-By Shooting Sunday in McLean Leaves Two Injured: Police
- Reston Doctor's Office Hacked, 13,000 Patient Records Compromised
- Spectacular Metrobus Crash in Northwest Must Be Seen to Be Believed [PHOTOS]
- Uber Driver Robbed After Taking Passengers to Impound Lot Off S. Van Dorn Street
- Metro Sued for $200K Over Unwanted Hugs: Report
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