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Meet Ed Deitsch, Burke Lake Park and the Number of the Day

It’s Wednesday, Aug. 7. Here are five things you need to know. Tell us what we need to know on the Patch message board!

1. Today: Democrat Ed Deitsch is running against Del. Dave Albo (R-42) and is holding a meet-and-greet at 7:00 p.m. at 9789 Thorn Bush Dr. in Fairfax Station.

2. You Said It: “Its like little landfills in strip malls.” A reader on the donation boxes seen in the parking lots of many shopping centers. She is looking forward to a new Goodwill store in Woodbridge. Do you donate in donation boxes or at Goodwill stores? Tell us in the comments.

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3. ICYMI: Did you know that Burke Lake Park offers golf lessons?

4. Number of the Day: $425 million. That’s the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing. Find a Powerball location.

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5.  Today…in History: On Aug. 7, 2007, Barry Bonds hit his 756th home run, breaking the record set by Hank Aaron. Bonds’ career ended that same year under the cloud of a steroids scandal. His record still stands at 762.

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