Sales Tax Holiday Starts Friday, Metro Track Photos Where Train Derailed, Weekend Storm Threat: News Nearby

Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of our top posts from the past 24 hours.

• Virginia Sales Tax Holiday 2016: Dates, Items Included, Shopping Tips, More
• Shocking Photo From April Shows Awful State of Tracks Near East Falls Church Metro Station
• Fatal Crash in Ashburn: Police

'Yes We Khan!' Fundraiser Wants Khizr Khan to Run for Va. Legislature

Following his dramatic smack-down of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump last week at the Democratic National Convention, Khizr Khan is being courted for elected office.

At least that's the aim of Democratic activist Tom Keefe, who wants to see Khan to become a member of Virginia's House of Delegates. His fundraiser on Crowdpac.com called "Yes We Khan" has raised nearly $12,000. >>> Read more.

Wi-Fi Coming to Metro Soon

Metro is reportedly seeking to launch a "lite" Wi-Fi network for its riders starting this month with a small rollout at six stations.

Metro has been installing and testing the network over the first half of this year, with plans to make Wi-Fi available at all 91 stations by the end of the year, at least for internal and operational use, according to the report, which notes that the pilot program won't begin until a new website is launched. >>> Read more.

• Co-Workers of Man Killed in Alleyway Crash Raising Money For His Family
• National Zoo Hatches Very First Hooded Crane Chick, a Threatened Species
• Weekend Storm Threat: Virginia Weather Forecast
• Wolf Trap Begins Announcing 2016-17 Season

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