Virginia's Best Places to Live, Death in Road Stunt, Fall Foliage Details: News Nearby

Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.

Ashburn Among 50 Best Places to Live in America

Ashburn was named No. 22 in the top "50 Best Places to Live 2016" and No. 1 for job growth in the U.S. by Money magazine. Hunter Mill District, Va., consisting of parts of several Fairfax County communities, including Reston, Herndon, Vienna and Tysons, placed at No. 28. >>> Read more.

Woman Killed After Riding Atop Vehicle in Haymarket: Police

A woman riding on an unsecured mattress atop a van was killed Friday morning after the mattress fell off the vehicle, according to Prince William County Police. >>> Read more.

National Christmas Tree Lighting: Ticket Lottery

If attending the president's National Christmas Tree Lighting is on your bucket list, you may want to mark your calendars, because this year's ticket lottery is set to open soon. >>> Read more.

Babysitter Charged in Accidental Drowning in Stafford: Police

Arrest Made in Cabdriver Shooting in Alexandria: Police

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Fall Foliage in DC: When Will Leaves Peak in 2016?

Beaver Bites Man in Tussle Near Pond in Fairfax County: Police

Obesity in Virginia: Where Does the Commonwealth Rank?

Virginia State Fair 2016: Dates, Tickets, Event Schedule, Parking

Virginia Voters Confused by Suspect Registration Letters

• 17 Students Treated in Loudoun School Bus Gas Leak: LCSO
• Where to Find a Pumpkin Patch Near DC
• More Than 80 Cats Seized from Falls Church Area Home: Police
• Garth Brooks World Tour in Richmond Nov. 12
• Chick-fil-A Testing New Breakfast Items at DC Metro Area Locations

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• Raccoons Attack Woman in South Arlington: Reports
• 'Banging Noise' Leads Herndon Police to Man Passed Out in Vet Clinic: Police
• Virginia Elections 2016: Two Amendments on Ballots Statewide
• Brutal Attack of McLean Couple: Fired Attorney Pleads Guilty for Her Role: Report
• Robber Foiled Because Victim Couldn't Understand Him: Arlington Police

• 7-Year-Old Boy Injured in Metrobus Collision in DC
• Adorable Puppy Stolen from Reston PetsMart, Claims Rescue Group
• Customer Punches Grocery Store Manager in Fairfax: Police
• Deputies Save Woman After Suspected Heroin Overdose: LCSO
• Lyft Chooses Arlington for New Mid-Atlantic Headquarters

• Alexandria Woman, 79, Dies in Crash on Interstate 81: Police
• Listeria Recall: Blue Bell Ice Cream Recalling 3 Cookie Dough Products
• Which Virginia Communities Have Chromium 6 In Their Water — And How Much?
• Two Injured During Separate Home Invasions in Burke: Police
• ISIL-Linked Hacker Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

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