Extra Police, Rainy Weather For Memorial Day Weekend | Patch PM

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

Rain Or Shine? Here's The Memorial Day Forecast For VA, DC

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer in Virginia and Washington, D.C., and this year, many residents will mark the new season with a three-day weekend filled with memorial services, outdoor events and backyard barbecues.

• Music, Food, Fun Return To Jimmy's Memorial Day Rally In The Ally
• ViVa Vienna 2021: Prepare For Road Closures, Parking

VA State Police Putting Extra Troopers On The Road This Weekend

A significant increase in traffic is predicted for Memorial Day weekend across Virginia, and the state police want the public to make sure they drive with a "safety first" mindset.

Unarmed Man Shot Several Times By Police Discharged From Hospital

An unarmed 32-year-old man shot multiple times by a Spotsylvania Sheriff's deputy while he was on the phone with a 911 police dispatcher was discharged from the Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg on Tuesday and will continue his rehabilitation from home.

Lightning Strike Causes House Fire In Tysons

As thunderstorms moved through the region Wednesday night, a lightning strike resulted in a Tysons house fire.

DC To Resume Parking Enforcement, Launches Amnesty Program

Parking enforcement will resume in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, June 1, followed by the city returning to the booting of cars on July 1. The enforcement will cover expired meter violations and expired residential parking permits.

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• Pedestrian Killed In Fredericksburg Car Crash: Police
• Ashburn 7-Eleven Robbed on Thursday, Suspect At Large: Police
• Free COVID Testing To End In Prince William County
• Studio Theatre Breaks Ground On $20M Modernization Project
• Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $250K Bought At Arlington 7-Eleven
• Roommate Dispute Involving Weapon Resolved Without Incident
• Stores, Restaurants Open On Memorial Day 2021 In Reston
• Stores, Restaurants Open On Memorial Day 2021 In Herndon
• Stores, Restaurants Open On Memorial Day 2021 In Fairfax City
• Stores, Restaurants Open On Memorial Day 2021 In Arlington
• Fairfax City Primary Election 2021: Early Voting Deadline Nears
• Reston Primary Election 2021: Early Voting Deadline Coming Up
• Herndon Primary Election 2021: Early Voting Deadline Coming Up
• Arlington Primary Election 2021: Early Voting Deadline Coming Up
• Rolling Road Lane Closure Planned Friday In West Springfield
• Mount Vernon Lee Chamber Awards Scholarships To 10 Students
• Alexandria Primary Election 2021: Early Voting Deadline Coming Up
• Taste Of Springfield Festival Returns In 2021
• Woman Filmed In Dulles Town Center Bathroom: Police
• Rescue Me: Pete The Dog Is Looking For A Quiet Home To Join
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Mickey Is Energetic For An Older Dog

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• Lebanon, Ohio, Bans Abortion As Battleground Moves To Local Level