Parade To Honor World War II Vet's 100th Birthday: Patch PM

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

Fairfax Parade To Honor World War II Veteran's 100th Birthday

A parade will be held on Monday, Dec. 7 in Fairfax City to honor Jim "Horse" Smith's 100th birthday. Smith is a Marine Corps veteran, who fought in World War II and earned two silver stars.

Initial 70K Doses Of Pfizer's Vaccine Expected In Virginia

As Pfizer and Moderna seek emergency use authorizations for their COVID-19 vaccines, Virginia is preparing for initial limited distributions once approvals are given.

DC Homeless Receive Thanksgiving Meal From Georgetown Restaurant

While families fretted over spending the holidays apart from loved ones, a whole different segment of the population - the homeless - wondered what they would even eat and how they would stay warm. Undeterred by the coronavirus pandemic, Béa O'Connor and her team at Pinstripes Georgetown decided for the second year in a row to feed the homeless in D.C.

Middleburg Celebrates 2020 Holiday Season With Special Events

Middleburg's annual Christmas parade has been canceled due to the coronavirus, but the town has organized other activities for residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season in a safe way.

• Purcellville Cancels Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting Still On

Cold Case Arrest: VA Man Charged In 1991 Rapes, Abductions

A Virginia man was arrested by Arlington authorities in connection with a series of rapes that occurred between January and December 1991 near the East Falls Church Metro Station, according to a police release.

Loudoun School Chief Officially Named Head Of Texas School System

After a 21-day waiting period required by Texas law, Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Eric Williams on Tuesday was officially appointed to serve as the superintendent of the Clear Creek Independent School District in the Houston area.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Lawsuit Alleges Anti-Trans Discrimination In A Private DC Shelter
• Young Men’s Service Group Helps Loudoun Families During Pandemic
• Nominate Favorite NoVA Business As Best Of The Year
• Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Burke
• Study Shows Access To Healthy Meals Boosts DC Youth's Well Being
• DC Police Investigate Fatal Shooting On I-295: Report
• DC Christmas Light Displays Of 2020: Submit Yours
• Rape, Abduction Charges Filed Against Herndon Man: Police
• New Coronavirus Cases Spike; Total Cases Top 6,400 In Arlington
• DC Coronavirus Update: 157 Additional Cases; 5 New Deaths
• 5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In DC
• Southwest Woman Found Fatally Wounded In Vehicle: DC Police
• 5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In Herndon
• VDOT To Replace One-Lane Bridge On Hunter Mill Road
• Electric Co-Op NOVEC Donates $30K To Area Food Banks
• Fredericksburg Pet Of Week: Tinkerbell Will Light Up Your Home
• Leesburg Maintains Top Municipal Credit Rating During Pandemic
• 8 Police Tips To Stop Porch Pirates In Fairfax County
• Lyles-Crouch Student To Get Question Answered From Space
• Santa Run 2020 Schedule Released In Town Of Vienna
• Santa Visits Begin For 2020 Season In McLean
• Vehicle Safety Inspection Enforcement Resumes In Alexandria
• Alexandria Libraries Returning To Curbside, Virtual Service

Across America

• 'You Feel Isolated': Doctor Works 256 Straight Days Amid Pandemic
• Here Comes (Black, Spanish-Speaking Or ASL-Fluent) Santa Claus
• Transition After 70: Why This Transgender Woman Made The Change
• Server Gets $2,000 Tip, But Restaurant Says It Was Invalid
• Trump Visiting Saturday, Officials Threatened: GA Senate Runoff