Bomb Threat, Kayaker Drowning and other Beltway News from the Week

By Beth Lawton

There was no “summer slow down” of the news this week in the region. Since we know you’re busy, here’s what you may have missed on your Patch sites around the Beltway and in DC this week:

Kayaker Drowns in Potomac River near Great Falls – Two kayakers fell overboard in the Potomac River Thursday.

2 Babies Dead: How Does a Parent Forget a Child in a Hot Car? (And How to Prevent It) – By far our most popular story, Patch posted this information following the death of an 8-month-old boy who was left in a hot car for several hours. The mother may be released on bond next week.

Police: Woman Reported Missing Saturday from Marlan Drive – Fairfax County Police are looking for Ruth Mazurek, 38.

Moving Out: Del Ray Antique Dealers Heading to Fairfax County – Those lime green buildings on Richmond Highway will be filled with businesses soon. The businesses are moving to make way for a new Walgreens in Del Ray.

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