Family Euthanizes Healthy Dog For Burial With Owner: Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Victim Identified In Fatal 2-Vehicle Crash On I-66: UPDATE

The woman killed May 21 in a two-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 66 has been identified by Virginia State Police.

Memorial Day 2019: Worst Times To Travel Around Virginia, DC

A record 1,077,600 people in the DC area are anticipated to travel by car, train or plane this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic's projections. Most travelers will be on the roads so expect delays, and there's a particular warning for those returning from the beaches via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Memorial Day.

Healthy Dog Euthanized For Burial With Owner In Virginia

With nothing in Commonwealth law to stop the executor of her will, the final request of a Virginia woman was honored and her healthy shih tzu mix, Emma, was euthanized so she and the dog could be laid to rest together.

These Virginia Hospitals Honored For Patient Safety, Experience

A total of 29 Virginia hospitals were recognized by Healthgrades as excelling in at least one of two award categories for patient safety and patient experience.

No Proof Gov. Northam Posed For College Blackface Photo: Report

After a nearly four-month investigation, a law firm hired to determine whether Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam posed in blackface for a medical school yearbook photo can't determine who was in the picture.

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