Mail-In Voting Survey, 'Gloomiest' DNC, Local Heroes: News Nearby
Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia Patches to talk about tonight:
Loudoun Board Chair Randall Condemns COVID Casket Dance Team
A group of demonstrators, including former Loudoun County Board member Eugene Delgaudio (R), held a so-called COVID-19 public funeral in Leesburg Friday to protest measures taken to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A critic called it insensitive and ignorant.
Voting By Mail Or In Person: Take The Virginia Patch Survey
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some voters are turning to mail-in ballots to participate in the November election. New Virginia legislation allows no-excuse absentee voting beginning 45 days before Election Day. Patch wants to hear from readers about their thoughts on voting in the upcoming election. Take our informal survey.
Chefs Serve Free Meals To Families: Greater Alexandria Heroes
Alexandria chefs Shelley Everett, Shaun Longley and Latesha Greene. These chefs teamed up to provide free gourmet meals to families and seniors in need during the pandemic.
Read About Local Heroes
Rose Powers Dedicated To Helping Most Vulnerable: Woodbridge Hero
Pamela Aycock Works Selflessly As Volunteer: Fredericksburg Hero
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Fairfax: Fairfax City Heroes
Mitchell MacNaughton Delivers Meals To Seniors: Arlington Hero
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4th Suspect Still At-Large In Fatal Shooting Of Davon McNeal, 11
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DC Hospitality Industry Copes With Losing Loved Ones To Coronavirus
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Ward 8 Protesters Call On Senate To Pass Coronavirus Relief Bill
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