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Top News Stories in August

Most-read Patch stories in August in Fairfax City.

 

This month's top headlines include a hit-and-run, naked biker, pit bull lovers, coyotes, an empty gas station and plans to build a bus lot at the tank farm.

For more on each story, click the links below. Stories are listed in order of popularity as of August 31.

  1. What Happened to America's Dog? 
    Pit Bulls were once loved and revered in America. How did they become so maligned in today's society?
  2. July Restaurant Inspection Results: Mee Ga Cleans Up, Subway in Violation
    Like to eat out in Fairfax City?
  3. UPDATE: Pedestrian Dies After Hit and Run on Fairfax Boulevard
    The 62-year-old man of no fixed address was attempting to cross in the 9800 block of Fairfax Boulevard.
  4. Naked Man Caught Biking Down Jermantown Road
    Hill Street man arrested and charged with indecent exposure. 
  5. Coyotes Team Up on Dog at Daniels Run
    A Fairfax woman was playing fetch with her 6-year-old Labrador retriever when three coyotes teamed up on the dog, biting its back legs.
  6. Man Arrested for Allegedly Pulling Gun on Two Strangers in Downtown Parking Garage
    Fairfax City Officer Joseph Nunemaker stumbled across the three men while off duty.
  7. Man Charged with Murder Right Outside Fairfax City Limits
  8. Police: Woman Throws a Fit in McD's Parking Lot, Police Cruiser Hit and Run
    A woman screamed and cursed at a man and his friend in the Pickett Road McDonald's parking lot.
  9. Local Navy Man Fakes His Death, Loses Command of USS Pittsburgh
    Virginia woman says the commander of the USS Pittsburgh faked his death to escape an affair. 
  10. Neighbors Stand Against Bus Lot at Tank Farm
    Though city officials say latest plan is best option, Comstock HOA cites safety, environmental concerns in opposition to proposal. 
  11. Visions for Vacancies: Old Gas Station at Main and East
    What would you like to see next to Providence Square? 
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