🌱 Patch AM: Burke neighbors grieve beloved family after deadly wrong-way I-270 crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Burke neighbors grieve beloved family after deadly wrong-way I-270 crash
• Burke mother among seven killed in deadly 35-hour span of Maryland crashes

Also on today's calendar: We are Hiring! Caregivers and Med Techs and 9 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
• Thursday: Very hot with a thunderstorm, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mother, daughter killed in Bethesda wrong-way I-270 crash involving allegedly impaired driver (thebanner.com) — A Burke family is mourning after a mother and adult daughter from Virginia were killed in a wrong-way I-270 crash in Bethesda that also critically injured the younger child. Neighbors on their Burke cul-de-sac describe the family as loving, close-knit, and deeply rooted in the community, sharing memories of everyday moments now suddenly lost.
   

• 7 Killed In 4 Crashes Across Maryland During Deadly 35-Hour Stretch: State Police (dailyvoice.com) — A Burke mother was among seven people killed in four serious crashes across Maryland over a 35-hour span, including a wrong-way collision on I-270 that also claimed her daughter from Alexandria. The article details each wreck, suspected impairment in several cases, and injuries to surviving family members from Virginia.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 2
• We are Hiring! Caregivers and Med Techs →
  Sunrise of Fairfax, 9207 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Blithe Spirit →
  Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
  Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003,
  9:30 am
Saturday September 26
• Burke Centre Festival →
  Burke Centre Festival Grounds at 6060 Burke Centre Pkwy,
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Robinson Secondary School
  West Springfield High School Robinson Secondary
  6:30 pm
• Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Robinson Secondary School
  West Springfield High School Gym
  7:15 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Boys Freshman Football @ West Springfield High School
  West Springfield High School West Springfield High
  5:30 pm
• Boys JV Football @ West Springfield High School
  West Springfield High School West Springfield High
  7:15 pm
Thursday September 3
• Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs West Springfield High School
  West Springfield High School UNKNOWN
  5:30 pm
Sunday September 6
• Burke Historical Society →
  Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Free Shred & ECHO Food Collection Event →
  5690 Oak Leather Dr, Burke
  9:00 am
• Historic House Tours →
  Sunrise at Silas Burke House, 9619 Burke Lake Rd, Burke
  10:30 am

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Annandale

• Annandale Man Charged Federally With Illegal Reentry After Fairfax Arrest (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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