Confederate Statues Coming Down Years After Violence | Patch PM

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight.

Charlottesville To Remove Confederate Statues From Parks Saturday

The city of Charlottesville will remove statues of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson from city parks Saturday, nearly four years after the deadly Unite the Right rally against the Lee statue's proposed removal.

• Confederate Street Names To Be Considered For Removal in Loudoun

Delta Variant Spreads As Virginia Is Ahead In Vaccinations

The delta variant has become dominant in coronavirus cases across the United States, accounting for more than half of cases nationwide in the week that ended on July 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A number of clusters have been reported in states that are lagging on vaccinations, while vaccine numbers in Virginia are ahead of the national average.

• Child Dies Of COVID-19 In Rappahannock Area Health District

VA Weather: Tornadoes In Tidewater As Elsa Moves Into Northeast

Tropical Storm Elsa brought torrential rains and tornado activity to the Tidewater area of Virginia late Thursday before crossing into Maryland and heading through Delaware toward New York and New England.

Where To View 2021 Alexandria Birthday Fireworks

Alexandria's 272nd birthday and the USA's 245th birthday will be celebrated in conjunction Saturday, July 10 with fireworks and other festivities. The celebration will be available to view virtually or in person.

Fairfax Paramedic Recognized For Off-Duty Rescue Of Drowning Girl

It was Labor Day 2019 and Kristopher Keyser was enjoying a pool party at a friend's house in Prince William County.

Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Police Car In Stafford: Police

A pedestrian died on Friday morning after he was struck by a Stafford County deputy's car, according to a report from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said the deputy also reported minor injuries.

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• 5 Robbery Suspects Sought In Prince William County: Police
• Virginia Prisons Reopening To Visitors In Phased-In Approach
• SRO Funds Shifted To Mental Health Positions In Alexandria
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Mickey Loves Naps Above All
• Meet The Chief Event Planned In Mount Vernon District
• Darius Rucker, New Children's Shows On Sale At Wolf Trap
• Rescue Me: Rocky The Cat Is Wearing A Tie; He Means Business
• This Black-Led Film Is The One Virginians Searched For Most
• Food Truck Fridays Comes To Fairfax's Providence Community Center
• Rescue Me: Tonga Is 'A Big Old Heap Of Stunning Male Beauty'
• Friday Night Live Brings Music Back To Herndon's Town Green
• 'UnMasked' Program Targets Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
• Alexandria Mayor Pushes For Building Safety Focus From State
• 2 McLean Residents Join 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge
• Manassas Park Man Charged With Raping Sterling Teen: Police
• New Police Program To Address Mental Health, Drug Emergencies
• 2 Ashburn Residents Join 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge
• 2 Reston Residents Join 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge
• 5 Arlington Residents Join 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge
• 1 Herndon Resident Joins 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge

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