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The top news in Virginia and D.C. over the past week, including an invasion of chihuahuas in D.C.

D.C. National Zoo staff are working on getting Mei Xiang pregnant this year.
D.C. National Zoo staff are working on getting Mei Xiang pregnant this year. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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

Panda Baby On The Way At DC National Zoo?

WASHINGTON, DC -- National Zoo staff have artificially inseminated giant panda Mei Xiang in the hopes of getting a new panda baby this year.

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Blockbuster Amazon Deal In Northern Virginia Announced

Developer JBG Smith has just announced a huge development deal for Northern Virginia with Amazon.

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Virginia Meth Labs Near You? Check This Map

WASHINGTON, DC — Methamphetamine, the powerful and highly addictive stimulant that gained national fame with the hit AMC show "Breaking Bad," that can easily be made in kitchens, bathrooms and even vehicles, has been a scourge across the United States.

60 Adoptable Chihuahuas Coming To DC Area: Report

WASHINGTON, DC -- If you've always wanted a chihuahua, now's your chance. Five dozen of the little pups are headed for the D.C. area and ready for adoption, according to a report.

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