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Share-worthy stories from the Virginia/DC Patch network to talk about tonight:

Puppy Stuck Under Tree For A Day Rescued

A puppy stuck under a tree for over a day was saved by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews from Tysons Corner Saturday.

Learning To Smile Again: More Than A Makeover For Mom With MS

"I wouldn't smile or would cover my mouth because my teeth were so bad." That's how single Annandale mom of two D.J. Rockow has lived since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2011.

Racism At Park Causes Online Uproar

At a time in history when African-Americans have to worry about waiting in a Starbucks while black, booking Airbnb while black, or sleeping in the common room at the college you attend while black, you can add another one to the list: walking in a D.C. park while pushing a baby in a stroller while black.

Two Dead In Hookah Lounge Shooting: Police

Two people were shot to death early Monday at the Pharaoh Cafe, a hookah lounge in the 46000 block of Old Ox Road, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Sexting Investigation Involves NoVA Students: Warrant

At least a dozen Falls Church students are involved in a number of sexting incidents under investigation, according to a search warrant obtained by The Washington Post.

More Salmonella Cases Tied To Huge Egg Recall In Virginia

More Virginia illnesses have been reported after 206 million eggs were recalled for salmonella from Food Lion, Walmart and other stores.

Patch Contest: Submit Your Best Photos From Around Virginia

From the historic streets of Old Town Alexandria to the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia has no shortage of picturesque sites. If you've snapped a picture of a cool place on vacation or your hometown, we want to see it. You could win a $50 e-gift card by sending Patch a photo of your favorite place around Virginia.

Also Worth a Look Today

• School Bus Crashes In Fairfax, Injures 2 Students
• Outdoor Movie Season To Kick Off Around Alexandria
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Fees Covered For Energetic Snow
• Restaurant Eve To Close Doors In Alexandria
• Man Defrauds Disabled Worker At Vienna Giant: Police
• Metro Gets Companies To Pay For Caps Game Service
• Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For NoVa
• 11-Year-Old Girl Disappears In DC: Police

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• Watch: Boy Pees As Mom's Boyfriend Proposes
• Thief Celebrates Break-In With Break-Dance: Video

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Image of DJ Rockow after her dental makeover via A. W. Davis Photography, courtesy Old Town Smiles.