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The top news in Virginia and D.C. over the past week, including an FBI raid on the home of a D.C. Councilmember.

A possible funnel cloud was spotted near the Wilson Bridge.
A possible funnel cloud was spotted near the Wilson Bridge. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)

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

Possible Funnel Cloud Spotted In NoVa Area

Some stunning photos posted to social media (embedded below) appear to show a funnel cloud in the Northern Virginia area.

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NoVa Carjacking Leads To Chase, Crash: Police

Two people have been arrested after police say they carjacked a vehicle in Northern Virginia and then crashed it on I-95 when police chased them.

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'Barbecue Battle' Taking Place In Downtown DC This Weekend

It's summer, and that means barbecue. And there will be no better place to get some than at the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle taking place this weekend in downtown D.C.

FBI Raids Home Of Embattled DC Councilmember Jack Evans: Report

Federal agents searched the Georgetown home of embattled D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans on Fridays after a recently released memo alleged he had used his standing as a public official to benefit friends and business stakeholders, according to multiple news outlets.

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