Parade For Woman's 103rd Birthday, Driverless Shuttle: Patch PM

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

Turning 103? Why Not Celebrate With A Parade?

It's not every day that someone turns 103. So, when Judith Mandrgoc decided to celebrate her mother Elizabeth Zangel's 103rd birthday recently, she decided to pull out all the stops.

Driverless Shuttle Starts Passenger Service At Mosaic District

A driverless electric shuttle between the Mosaic District and Dunn Loring Metro opened for passenger service Thursday.

Daily VA Coronavirus Cases Surge To Highest Level Since July

The Virginia Department of Health reported 1,332 new coronavirus cases Thursday, the highest daily increase — excluding days with a backlog of cases — since July. The new cases bring the cumulative case total to 170,104 since the start of the pandemic.

2 Child Sex Trafficking Arrests Made By FBI, DC Police

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Youth and Family Services Division and special agents from FBI's Washington Field Office, Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force arrested two men in connection with a sex trafficking of children offenses that took place in the District, according to a police release.

Bank Of America Picks Woodbridge For Nation's First Solar ATM

When people drive up to Bank of America's automated teller machine on Route 1 in Woodbridge, they can thank the sun for dispensing cash or depositing their checks.

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• Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event At Howell Library In Stafford
• D.C.'s Professional Rugby Team Moves To Leesburg's Segra Field
• Ashburn's One Loudoun To Use License Plate Recognition Software
• Rescue Me: 2 Cats Looking For A New Home To Love
• Encore Drive-In Movies Announced In Alexandria
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• Visit Kingstowne Area Pumpkin Patch Before It’s Too Late
• Visit McLean Area Pumpkin Patch Before It’s Too Late
• Falls Church Offers Guidance For Trick-Or-Treat, Announces Events

Across America

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• Senate Panel Advances Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court Nomination
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