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

Shipment Of Bongs Valued At $143K Seized At Dulles Airport

Customs and Border Protection officials seized nearly $143,000 in smoking bongs Wednesday in an air cargo shipment arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport from China, according to a CBP release.

Halloween Precautions Offered In Virginia As New Cases Double

Virginia health officials on Friday offered advice for Halloween activities in response to the coronavirus crisis, recommending that children not trick-or-treat in large groups or outside their own neighborhoods.

October Food Drive In Alexandria To Support Hospitality Workers

CVBReps, a membership-based organization for destination marketing organizations, is hosting food drives through 60 members, including Visit Alexandria. Alexandria's food drive will occur from Oct. 1 to 15, starting with donation collections and leading up to distributions.

Leesburg Sees Surge In Early Voting By Mail, In-Person Absentee

Loudoun County voters can drop off their completed absentee ballots at the registrar's office in Leesburg. An elections employee is typically outside during business hours to take completed absentee ballots, or voters can go inside the office to drop off their ballots.

• Drop Box Available For Absentee Ballots In Woodbridge
• Ashburn Voters Offered Vote-By-Mail, In-Person Absentee Options
• Drop Box Available For Absentee Ballots In Herndon On Oct. 14
• Drop Box Available For Absentee Ballots In Reston On Oct. 14
• Drop-Off Boxes Available For Absentee Ballots In Arlington

Local Nonprofit Shares Ratings of Washington Area Dentists

Dentist visits rank right up there with taxes among most people's inevitable but least favorite activities, and now we have an extra layer of pandemic-induced anxiety in the mix. But the oral-care argument is strong: Spend time in a tooth pro's chair and you'll probably stay in better health and avoid costlier, more painful dental problems in the future. Combine it with diligent self-care and you'll be smiling for years to come.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Animal Rights Activists Question Virginia Tech's Dog Purchases
• Want A Facial In Virginia? A Mask Is Still Required And Estheticians Object
• Virginia Regulators Accused Of Slow-Walking New Turbidity Standard
• Trick-Or-Treat Discouraged In Alexandria, 2 Events Canceled
• Coffee With A Cop 2020 Event Hosted By Franconia District Station
• Coffee With A Cop 2020 Event Hosted By McLean District Station
• Coffee With A Cop 2020: Events In DC
• Coffee With A Cop 2020: Events In Reston Area
• West Springfield District Station Hosts Coffee With A Cop 2020
• Coronavirus Testing Now Offered At Patient First In Central Park
• Drive-Thru Free Flu Shots To Simulate Mass Vaccination Event
• 4 Suspects Sought In 2 Armed Carjackings: DC Police
• Man Dies In Arlington County Detention Center
• 1 Adult, 3 Teens Accused In Armed Carjacking Case
• Reston Homicide Victim Identified By Medical Examiner
• Northwest Man Fatally Shot In Brightwood: DC Police
• DC Coronavirus Update: 65 Additional Cases, 1 New Death
• Total Number Of Coronavirus Cases In Arlington Tops 4,000
• Pop-Up Events, Restaurant Specials Set For Art On The Avenue
• Falls Church Recycling Extravaganza Returns On Saturday
• Shooting, Robberies Reported In Mount Vernon District: Police

Across America

• Biden Coronavirus Test Negative; Trump Showing 'Mild Symptoms'
• Trump Showing Mild Symptoms After Positive Virus Test: BLOG
• Shock, Sympathy, Criticism: World Reacts To Trump Infection
• 2020 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best Across America
• 2 Political Operatives Accused Of Michigan Voter Suppression Bid