Fairfax Firefighter Charged, Virtual Fall Entertainment: Patch PM

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight:

Fairfax Firefighter Charged With Assaulting Patient: Video

A Fairfax County firefighter was charged with assault Monday in connection with a Sept. 14 incident involving the transportation of a patient to local hospital, according to a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department release.

Instagram Account Shares Stories Of Overcoming Coronavirus

Debjani Sarkar of Herndon launched Stories from the Front Lines, an Instagram account highlighting how front line workers in areas like health care are responding to the pandemic.

Art On The Avenue Festival To Be Held Virtually This Year

The 26th annual Art on the Avenue festival in Alexandria will be held virtually this year, featuring more than 150 artists, virtual experiences and opportunities to support local art.

• Vienna Welcomes Autumn With Virtual Fall Family Fun Night
• Taste And Shop Georgetown Runs Oct. 5-25
• Outdoor Family Movies Return To Gateway Park In Rosslyn

Here Are 31 Unusual Horror Movies To Enjoy This October

Oddball Cinema will be presenting 31 unusual and horrific movies throughout October as part of its annual Dr. Oddball's Chamber of Horrors. This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the month-long festival will be presented online.

Cal Ripken Jr. To Auction Memorabilia From Record-Breaking Game

Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. is auctioning off some of his prized possessions. The Iron Man will donate proceeds from the auctions to the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation.

Also Worth a Look Today

• How To Vote In NoVA, DC Before Or On Nov. 3 Election
• Drop Box Available For Absentee Ballots In Manassas
• Manassas Man Stabbed In Road Rage Incident: Police
• Woman Wanted In Fatal Stabbing Of Alexandria Man: DC Police
• VA Daily Coronavirus Case Count, Percent Positive Rates Declining
• DC Coronavirus Update: 14 Additional Cases, No New Deaths

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