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Top News: Porn Bill, Body Found, Recount Ramp-up, Teacher Bust, Retired Horse and Billionaire Heir Sentenced

Plus, deadly crash and outrageously beautiful painting. Top news of the past week from our Patch sites in Virginia and D.C.

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.

 

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Bill Would Outlaw 'Revenge Porn' in Virginia

Revenge porn? Yes, revenge porn. See what that involves.

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See how.

LaunchPad: Two Startups Win Cash, Office Space in Ballston Challenge

The 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.

Police: 31-Year-Old McLean Woman Found Shot to Death in November

Acting on a reader tip, McLean Patch was able to confirm a November shooting that left a 31-year-old woman dead.

 

When will we have official winners?

 

Caught on Video: GMU Athlete Suspended for 'Stepping On' Opposing Player

As 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.

 

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.

 

Clifton Therapy Horse 'Peachy Keen' Set to Retire

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.

 


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