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

Black Bear Spotted In NoVa (Photos)

A large black bear was spotted in an unusual location in Northern Virginia recently, and it lingered long enough for people to get some photos.

Shotgun-Wielding Teen Carjacks Driver In NoVa: Police

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after police say he used a shotgun to carjack someone in Northern Virginia over the weekend.

DC's Best Sandwich Can Be Found Here

The best sandwich in all of D.C. can apparently be found at this sandwich shop. Whether or not one agrees if that truly is D.C.'s best sandwich is a topic for another day.

This NoVa Town Named Virginia's Best Place To Live In 2019

Rankings site HomeSnacks has named this Northern Virginia town as the best place to live in the state.

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• Body Found In Hybla Valley Woods, Likely Gang-Related
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