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Man Lives Off Coke For 5 Days After Fall | Patch PM

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After falling in his kitchen, an Arlington man survived for five days by drinking nothing but Coca-Cola.
After falling in his kitchen, an Arlington man survived for five days by drinking nothing but Coca-Cola. (Image via Shutterstock)

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Firefighters Deliver Baby In Firehouse: Report

Thanks to a group of firefighters, a baby girl was delivered safely into the world Monday. The baby was born right on an office floor inside the firehouse after her mother got off a bus when she realized she was going into labor.

Man Lives Off Coca-Cola For Five Days After Fall

An elderly man was able to survive five days on a diet of nothing but Coca-Cola after he fell in his home and was unable to get up, according to a report.

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Outdoor Market Smorgasburg To Close For A Month: Report

After opening two months ago, the Smorgasburg outdoor food market in Navy Yard will temporarily shut down because of poor attendance, according to a report.

Metro Silver Line Extension Gets Tentative Opening Date

The Silver Line extension for the DC Metro has a new opening date — at least if no more delays happen until that time. Mark your calendars for mid-July 2020, WTOP reported.

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