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County With Lowest Crime Rate In Region Identified: Patch PM

Governor lifts extra Hampton Roads restrictions, meals for daytime homeless shelter, lost elderly driver reunited with family: Patch PM

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Loudoun County Reports Lowest Crime Rate In D.C. Area

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office reported the lowest crime rate of the 24 regional police departments and sheriff's offices from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC who partner with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG). The regional crime data is part of the Annual Report on Crime and Crime Control and was released by MWCOG Wednesday.

Stafford Deputy Reunites Lost, Elderly Driver With Family

A deputy with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office recently helped a lost, elderly driver safely reunite with her family.

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Governor Eases Extra Restrictions In Virginia's Hampton Roads

Gov. Ralph Northam said Thursday he is lifting the additional restrictions placed on the Hampton Roads region in eastern Virginia. The entire state remains in the governor's phase three reopening plan.

Shaw-Howard University Metro Station Closed Due To Flooding

Metro's Shaw-Howard University Station is closed due to high-standing water, according to an alert from Metro. Riders on the Green and Yellow lines are encouraged to use Metrobus Route 70 between the Mount Vernon Square and Shaw-Howard University stations.

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Public Hearing Set For Face Covering Proposal In Alexandria

Alexandria City Council has set the public hearing for a proposed face covering requirement that is stricter than the governor's statewide order. The virtual public hearing will be part of the Sept. 12 meeting that starts at 9:30 a.m.

Social Burger Provides Weekly Meals To Daytime Shelter

Early during the pandemic, Social Burger owner Denise Lee was just looking for a way to keep her kitchen open. It started with providing meals to front-line workers at Inova Health System in March. But once it seemed like front-line workers were receiving help from a lot of places, Social Burger expanded its reach.

Celebration Of Service Helps Feed The Hungry In DC Metro Region

Sept. 11 is a National Day of Service and Remembrance and what better way to serve the community and remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks than to help the Capital Area Food Bank restock its shelves.

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