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.

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