Neighbors Step Up When Mom Needs Food Assistance: Patch PM
Here are the share-worthy stories from Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia Patches to talk about tonight:
Running Out Of Food, Mother of 4 Turns To Neighbors For Help
Megen Dougherty was in a tough spot. The Reston mother of four recently found herself out of work, in need of assistance, and not sure where to turn.
National Zoo Panda Mei Xiang Pregnant, Birth Could Come In Days
Zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo are on baby alert after concluding that giant panda matriarch Mei Xiang is pregnant and could give birth this week. It's a welcome bit of good news amid a pandemic that kept the zoo shuttered for months.
Protesters Gather Outside AG William Barr's McLean Home
Youth activists gathered outside the McLean home of U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday morning, protesting what they called corruption in his role as the federal government's top law enforcement officer.
NoVA Reports Most Coronavirus Hospitalizations Since Mid-June
The Virginia Department of Health reported 861 new coronavirus cases and 11 new deaths on Tuesday. In all, there have been 108,282 total cases, and 2,396 Virginians with COVID-19 have died. There have been 8,849 coronavirus hospitalizations to date.
Virginia Getaways For End-Of-Summer Quarantine Escape
Looking for an end-of-summer or early autumn getaway for the family? You'll find plenty of places in the mountains and valleys in Virginia where you can socially distance and avoid the traffic jams experienced by travelers going to Ocean City or Virginia Beach.
Dog Bar With Off-Leash Park Plans Fall Opening In Alexandria
A dog bar is preparing to establish a footprint — or rather paw print — in Alexandria. Barkhaus aims to open in the fall at 529 East Howell Avenue.
Wolf Trap Cancels Fall Live Shows, Offers Virtual Alternatives
Wolf Trap has cancelled its fall 2020 live performance season at the Barns at Wolf Trap, including Chamber Music at The Barns concerts. The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts cited circumstances related to the pandemic.
Also Worth a Look Today
Fire Department Responds To Fire At Hybla Valley Shopping Center
Rainbow Is Sign Of Good Fortune In Alexandria Man's Lottery Win
Leesburg Author Reassures Children About Future Beyond Pandemic
Spotsylvania Towne Centre Offering Gifts On 40th Anniversary
Busy Woodbridge Intersection Gets New Traffic Signal, Upgrades
DC Residents Warned To Keep Social Distancing, Wear Face Masks
Arlington Coronavirus Update: 18 Additional Cases, No New Deaths
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This article originally appeared on the Tysons Corner Patch