Week in Review: Heat and Babies, Taxi Driver in Court, Missing Woman, Drowning in Potomac

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:

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.

Taxi Driver Declared Incompetent to Stand Trial - The taxi driver who reportedly shot an Alexandria police officer earlier this year was in court this week.

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

Moving Out: 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.

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

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Route 1 BRT Station Designs Receive Approval

Countdown to Costco: Store Slated for August Opening

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