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Murder Trial, Bright Lights, George Mason Homeless, Bank Robbery and a How Filing Suit Becomes a Felony
Plus, hairy men for a cause.
By Todd Richissin
Patch has 31 sites in Virginia and Washington. Here are some of the top stories from around the region over the past week.
Man 'Slips' On Banana Peel — And Gets Charged with FelonySee how he slipped up trying to sue the Metro system.
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See the latest on the trial date for German expatriate Albrecht Muth, charged with the murder of his wife, Viola Drath.
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Authorities identify victim.
Hard-Wax Brazilians Make for ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Experience
Tiffany Markarian esthetician and partner at Thibiant Beverly Hills, a new boutique-style spa in Fairfax, tells us what services customers can expect.
Why Was This Man Dancing in His Underwear in the Streets of Herndon?He was never so happy to lose a bet—read the story to find out why.
Yes, it’s true - there are homeless students at GMU, and one senior fought for nearly two years to get the university to support a program to get them fed. Read the story to find out how.
Pink Ribbons One Month, Hairy Men the Next
That person with a full beard who wants to adjust your spine isn’t a delusional mountain man who thinks he’s a doctor ...
Man Who Ran Over Police Officer is Sentenced
See what the judge handed down.
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50 Years Later, Irish Cadets Return to Kennedy's Gravesite at Arlington CemeteryOn Nov. 25, 1963, retired Lt. Col. John Dunne was one of 26 Irish Army cadets that formed the honor guard at President John F. Kennedy's funeral. Read about the return.
Bandits Rob North Arlington Bank; 82-Year-Old Woman InjuredJust how low can someone go? Read what these robbers did.
Chamber Lights McLean Holiday TreeDamp and frigid — but oh, so bright.
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