Neighbors Step Up When Mom Needs Food Assistance: Patch PM

Here are the share-worthy stories from Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia Patches to talk about tonight:

Running Out Of Food, Mother of 4 Turns To Neighbors For Help

Megen Dougherty was in a tough spot. The Reston mother of four recently found herself out of work, in need of assistance, and not sure where to turn.

National Zoo Panda Mei Xiang Pregnant, Birth Could Come In Days

Zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo are on baby alert after concluding that giant panda matriarch Mei Xiang is pregnant and could give birth this week. It's a welcome bit of good news amid a pandemic that kept the zoo shuttered for months.

• Giant Panda Cam: Smithsonian's National Zoo On Baby Alert

Protesters Gather Outside AG William Barr's McLean Home

Youth activists gathered outside the McLean home of U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday morning, protesting what they called corruption in his role as the federal government's top law enforcement officer.

NoVA Reports Most Coronavirus Hospitalizations Since Mid-June

The Virginia Department of Health reported 861 new coronavirus cases and 11 new deaths on Tuesday. In all, there have been 108,282 total cases, and 2,396 Virginians with COVID-19 have died. There have been 8,849 coronavirus hospitalizations to date.

Virginia Getaways For End-Of-Summer Quarantine Escape

Looking for an end-of-summer or early autumn getaway for the family? You'll find plenty of places in the mountains and valleys in Virginia where you can socially distance and avoid the traffic jams experienced by travelers going to Ocean City or Virginia Beach.

Dog Bar With Off-Leash Park Plans Fall Opening In Alexandria

A dog bar is preparing to establish a footprint — or rather paw print — in Alexandria. Barkhaus aims to open in the fall at 529 East Howell Avenue.

Wolf Trap Cancels Fall Live Shows, Offers Virtual Alternatives

Wolf Trap has cancelled its fall 2020 live performance season at the Barns at Wolf Trap, including Chamber Music at The Barns concerts. The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts cited circumstances related to the pandemic.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Alexandria Restaurants Join Regional Summer Restaurant Week
• Fairfax Connector Returns To Full Service In Late August
• Fire Department Responds To Fire At Hybla Valley Shopping Center
• Rainbow Is Sign Of Good Fortune In Alexandria Man's Lottery Win
• Leesburg Author Reassures Children About Future Beyond Pandemic
• Spotsylvania Towne Centre Offering Gifts On 40th Anniversary
• Busy Woodbridge Intersection Gets New Traffic Signal, Upgrades
• The Unseen Pandemic: Domestic Violence
• Woman Robbed At Gunpoint In Crystal City: Police
• DC Residents Warned To Keep Social Distancing, Wear Face Masks
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 18 Additional Cases, No New Deaths
• Reston Firefighters Take A Dip To Practice Saving Lives
• Vehicle Of Interest Sought In Fatal Shooting Of DC Teen

Across America

• Milwaukee 2020 DNC Day 1: High Fences And Empty Streets
• Bill Clinton, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Top Tuesday DNC Speakers
• First Day Of School In NC Prompts Tech Challenges, COVID Concerns
• Holmdel HS Graduate Shares Pandemic Front-Line Experience