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Porn Bill, Body Found, Recount Ramp-up, Teacher Bust, Retired Horse and Billionaire Heir Sentenced
Plus, deadly crash and outrageously beautiful painting.
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.
Bill Would Outlaw 'Revenge Porn' in VirginiaRevenge porn? Yes, revenge porn. See what that involves.
Find out what's happening in Georgetownwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
See how.
LaunchPad: Two Startups Win Cash, Office Space in Ballston ChallengeThe year-long Ballston LaunchPad Challenge started with more than 225 entrepreneurs and startups and ended with not one, but two winners. See who won and for what.
Find out what's happening in Georgetownwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Acting on a reader tip, McLean Patch was able to confirm a November shooting that left a 31-year-old woman dead.
For Mandela’s Death, Only One Place to GoSee where.
You can cook and have a business sense? Read this.
Witnesses Say Manassas Driver Was Racing Before Deadly Crash
Jennifer Boysko Files For State-Funded Recount in Herndon Delegate Race
When will we have official winners?
Caught on Video: GMU Athlete Suspended for 'Stepping On' Opposing PlayerAs one reader commented, “I had to see my alma mater's reputation sullied because of one stupid capitulation to violence.” One of the more blatant fouls you’ll ever see.
The Snowfall That Led to a Photo That Inspired a PaintingSee the painting. It’s something.
Funeral Mix-Up for Fairfax Family: ‘This is Something You Read in a Fiction Novel’
When the family viewed the body, something was very wrong.
Cutting 'Corner' Out of Tysons Corner and Other Ways Officials Want to Transform Tysons
See the plans.
Chantilly Named No. 7 on 'Best Cities in Virginia' List
See the full rankings.
And what are the horse’s retirement plans?
Police Seek Help Finding Missing Hybla Valley Man
Authorities are seeking help finding a 37-year-old man who went missing Tuesday.
See if you can help.
Cedar Lane ES Teacher on Leave After DUI Charge at the SchoolOh, boy. Really?Mars Candy Heir Sentenced in Fatal Car Crash
Nobody involved wanted to see her get jail time.
Armed to the teeth.
10-Year Investigation into Del Ray Murder Remains ActivePolice promise to never put this case on the shelf.
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