Virginia Hits 10-Year Overdose High: Patch PM

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

Councilman Blasted Again After Holocaust Museum Tour

A lawmaker who has been criticized recently for comments about Jews visited the Holocaust Museum on Wednesday, but has received renewed criticism over his comments and actions at the venue, which tells the story of the Nazi slaughter of Jews in Europe.

Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Son Hit Daughter: Document

A man who is being accused of killing his girlfriend's toddler son had also hit her other child, a daughter, according to reports. James Embre, 24, is alleged to have killed 2-year-old Aceyson Aizim Ahmad on Tuesday.

Fatal Opioid Overdoses Hit 10-Year High In Virginia: New Stats

The opioid epidemic continues to show no mercy as the latest fatal overdose report released by the Virginia Department of Health shows a 10-year high of fatal opioid overdoses across the state. In 2017, Virginia saw 1,534 fatal drug overdoses, most of which were related to opioids.

Washington Redskins 2018 Schedule: Green Bay, Atlanta Visit FedEx

The Washington Redskins' 2018 regular-season schedule begins Sept. 9 in the desert against the Arizona Cardinals and winds up at home against the defending NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles, who also happened to have gone on and won the Super Bowl.

Funeral Home Collects Condolences For Barbara Bush

Former First Lady Barbara Bush died on April 17, prompting millions to mourn. Her death hits home in the national capital region, and that's why a Falls Church funeral home is collecting messages of condolences and remembrance.

Man Gets Needed Kidney From 1969 H.S. Classmate

Half a century can be a long time to forget a person you barely talked to in high school, but that didn't stop Charlie Ball from flying across the country to help a classmate in need.

Fraudsters Caught With $9.5K In Stolen Cash At Tysons

Fairfax County Police caught two fraudsters attempting to use another person's bank account and fake credit cards to make expensive purchases in Tysons.

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

• Bank Robber Nabbed In Fredericksburg: Police
• DUI Checkpoint Friday in Loudoun County
• Child Porn Charges Hit Woodbridge Man: Police
• Robinson Secondary School Evacuated For Bathroom Fire
• Live Aboard A Boat Or Waterfront At These NoVa, DC Homes
• 7th Annual Taste Of Vienna To Feature 20 Plus Restaurants
• Springfield Funeral Home Collects Condolences For Barbara Bush
• West Potomac Alum Named U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen
• Sobriety Checkpoint Happening In Mason District Saturday

Across America

• Southwest Gives Flight 1380 Passengers $5K Checks
• Stormy Daniels Case: Trump Fixer Could Be Indicted
• Deadly MS-13 Gang Gives Order To Kill Cops
• Toby The Cat Walks 12 Miles To Face Death Sentence

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