Mail To Santa Program, Stimulus Check For Some In DC: Patch PM
Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight:
Eligible DC Residents To Receive One-Time Stimulus Check
District residents hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a reprieve from the D.C. Department of Employment Services in the form of a one-time stimulus check.
USPS Operation Santa: How To Mail A Letter In DC
For the first time, the Postal Service is taking its Operation Santa program nationwide. The program, which dates back to 1912, encourages kids from across the country to write letters to "Santa." Once the letters are received and posted online, others are encouraged to "adopt" and respond to one or more letters of their choosing.
Safety Teams To Monitor Fairfax Schools' Coronavirus Strategies
Fairfax County Public Schools announced Monday it is implementing new safety teams to monitor schools' five mitigation strategies for COVID-19, which are set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Daily Coronavirus Case Average Above 3,000 In Virginia
As Virginia awaits word on FDA approval of coronavirus vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, the seven-day case average continues to climb.
DC PAWS Co-Founder Recognized For Helping Pets Find New Homes
Kate Viar of Alexandria was recently honored by Federal Realty for her acts of kindness toward the community. Viar rescues dogs from rural shelters and organizes adoptions through DC PAWS Rescue.
Wolf Trap Cancels Live Performances For Spring 2021 Season
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced Tuesday it will not hold spring 2021 live performances.
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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects GOP Bid To Nullify PA Election Results
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