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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 24 hours.

• Northern Virginia Weather: Snow Timeline for Thursday-Friday
• Gang Activity Suspected in Wednesday Shooting in Manassas: Police
• Juvenile Girl Groped, Followed Into Restroom in Fredericksburg: Police

Fake Movie Money Passed at McDonald's in Fairfax: Police

A familiar scam involving counterfeit $100 bills was successfully pulled off Wednesday afternoon at a McDonald's at 3951 Pickett Road, according to Fairfax Police. Shortly before 2:30 a.m., an employee reported that three males paid for their food with a $100 bill that later was deemed to be fake. What gave it away? On the bill were the words, "For motion picture use only." >>> See 3 ways to spot movie money.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'Hidden Figures,' 'A Monster Calls' and More
We've got the verdict on "Hidden Figures," "A Monster Calls," "Underworld: Blood Wars" and more. Find out what to see and what to skip, plus check out the trailers. >>> Read more.

• Inside Ivanka Trump's Lavish New DC Mansion [PHOTOS]
• Kmart Closings: Fredericksburg-Area Store Among Casualties
• Former Virginia Congressman Announces Run for Governor
• Mount Vernon Plans Four Days of Activities to Celebrate George Washington's Birthday
• Eleven Ounces of Pot Found After Traffic Stop in Stafford: Police

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• Whole Foods Recalls Tarts Because of Severe Allergy Risk
• Giving Babies Peanut Foods Can Prevent Serious Allergy: NIH
• Man Caught on Video Robbing 7-Eleven Arrested in Manassas: Police
• Man Shoots Into Crowded Vehicle, Wounds One in Woodbridge: Police
• Services Set For Longtime State Sen. Charles J. Colgan

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