Hospital's First 2021 Baby, Prep For Pro-Trump Protest: Patch PM

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

Regional Leaders Urge Residents To Avoid DC Jan. 6 Protest

As supporters of President Donald Trump plan to attend a Jan. 6 rally in D.C., leaders in the region are urging residents to avoid the downtown D.C. area.

Loudoun Co. Deputy, Walmart Shooting Suspect Remain Hospitalized

A Loudoun County Sheriff's deputy and a suspect who police say injured three people during an attempt theft of a Sterling Walmart store remain hospitalized on Monday, a department spokesman said.

• 3 Shot In Sterling Walmart, Suspect In Custody: Sheriff's Office

Alexandria Protest Canceled Amid 'Credible Threats From Fascists'

Activists have canceled a planned protest at a Holiday Inn hotel in Alexandria on Monday for safety reasons.

Prince William Medical Center Welcomes First Baby Of 2021

The arrival of the first baby born at Prince William Medical Center in 2021 didn't come in the seconds or minutes immediately following midnight but was joyfully welcomed into the world before the clock struck 2 AM on January 1.

DC Protester Continues Recovery After Being Shot By Pepper Bullet

Matthew Leo Cima, a bartender and server who lives in Adams Morgan, was injured during a May 31 protest outside the White House. His eyesight was damaged and he continues medical care to see what recovery he can make.

Holiday Food Drive Feeds First Responders, Helps Area Restaurants

As it has in the previous 11 years, the First Responders Council of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) delivered meals to first responders during the holidays. The annual effort is a way for GRCC and the community to thank the police, fire & rescue, and communications staff for their hard work year-round.

Also Worth a Look Today

• 20 Of The Most Memorable Local Heroes of 2020 In NoVA, DC
• Daily Coronavirus Cases Across Virginia Dip Under 4,000
• New Coronavirus Cases Top 5K For Third Time In Virginia
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Sailor, A Playful Calico Cat
• Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go Returns In January
• Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go 2021 Features Del Ray Eateries
• Next Drive-Thru Food Distribution Planned In Mount Vernon
• Consideration Of West Falls Church Development Changes Coming Up
• DC Police Investigate April Assault In Greenway As Homicide
• 2 Fatal Shootings Investigated By DC Police: Report
• Remembering Herndon's History: A Brief Overview Of Town's Past
• Former DC Teacher Charged In Child Sexual Abuse Case
• Pet Of The Week: 2 Old Bachelor Cats Seeking A New Home
• DC Coronavirus Update: 3 Additional Deaths; 149 New Cases
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 1,708 Vaccine Doses Administered
• Colony Grill Serves Hot Slice Of Connecticut To Clarendon
• Giant Food Makes $2M Donation To Capital Area Food Bank, More
• Pickleball Fever: Fairfax County Opens Survey On Emerging Sport
• Springfield Man Faces Multiple Package Theft Charges: Report
• $1M Winning Virginia Lottery Ticket Sold At Woodbridge 7-Eleven
• $1M Winning Virginia Lottery Ticket Sold At Frederickburg Store
• Virginia Rep. Rob Wittman Joins GOP Challenge of Biden Victory
• Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank Among Charitable Recipients

Across America

• 'Never Felt This Kind Of Pain': A Virtual Goodbye Between Sisters
• Trump Urges Raffensperger To Find Votes; Official Disputes Trump
• A Home For Zyggy: A Call To Help 87-Year-Old Losing His Trailer
• Rep. Jim Jordan To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom
• Can Employers Require Workers To Take The COVID-19 Vaccine?