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Share-worthy stories from the Virginia/Washington, D.C., Patch network to talk about tonight:

DC101 DJ Mike Jones Picks Best Alt-Rock Songs Of 2017 — So Far

DC101 (WWDC) midday disc jockey Mike Jones regularly asks listeners what they liked and what they didn't about a song. Patch asked him to list his favorite alt-rock songs of year — so far, anyway — and he enthusiastically agreed.

Merrifield Gunman Is From Vienna: Police

The gunman in Wednesday's shooting in Merrifield has been identified as a Vienna man. John Francis Wood, 52, of Vienna died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No other injuries were reported when the shooter reportedly begin firing at a law office house in a building that also contains a preschool.

Steve Scalise Returns To House After Alexandria Shooting

After being critically injured in the shooting at a Republican baseball practice in Alexandria, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has returned to the Capitol. Scalise was the most seriously injured in the June 14 shooting at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park when a gunman opened fire at the baseball practice.

I-95 In Fredericksburg Worst Traffic In U.S. Says Study

This will come as no surprise to anyone who has experienced the seemingly never-ending congestion on Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg area en route to Northern Virginia, but a global analytics company has come out with a study that labels that stretch the worst "traffic hotspot" in the United States.

National Coffee Day 2017: Where To Find Freebies, Deals In Virginia, DC

Isn't every day Coffee Day? For most of us the answer is yes, but coffee shops, baristas and sleepy employees everywhere will officially celebrate National Coffee Day 2017 on Friday, Sept. 29. In honor of this crucial beverage and its special day, there are some freebies and great deals available for java lovers nationwide.

» Also Worth a Look Today

• Gunman Fatally Shoots Himself Near Merrifield Preschool, No Other Injuries: Police (UPDATES)
• Stuart High Renaming: Total Name Change Costs $800K
• Woman Files $25M Lawsuit Against Massage Envy, Masseur For Sex Assault
• Funds Raised For 3-Year-Old Killed In Alexandria Accident
• After Burke Girl's Death: 5 Things To Know About Train Safety
• Drone Locates Wanted Man In Stafford: Police
• 14 DC Immigrants Arrested In Massive Nationwide ICE Raid Against Sanctuary Cities
• VIDEO: Firefighters Use 'Jaws Of Life' To Rescue Woman From Ballston Metro Elevator
• Graphic Details Emerge In Slaying Of Muslim Reston Teen: Report
• Alexandria's Richard Spencer Backs Out Of Torch March
• Readers Respond: Fairfax Bar Turns Off NFL Games

» Across America

1. Show Horse Found Dead Was Not Shot: Police
2. Oklahoma Candidate: Staffer Put Porn On Report
3. How 9M Kids' Health Care Funding Could Dry Up

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