Rare Venomous Snake Captured In NoVA | Patch PM

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

Venomous Snake Sighting In Alexandria Leads To Capture

Finding a snake around your property may be an unwelcome sight, but the most common snakes in our area tend to be non-venomous types that benefit the ecosystem. When the snake you come across is venomous, that's a whole different situation.

Amazon, Metro Pledge To Build 1,000 Affordable Housing Units

Amazon and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority are working together to create more than 1,000 new affordable housing units at Metro stations across the D.C. area.

Fairfax High Band Boosters Launch GoFundMe To Replace Ol' Blue

Fairfax High School Band Boosters are raising money to replace a City of Fairfax icon — Big Ol' Blue, the band's old box truck that had a penchant for catching fire on occasion.

McAuliffe Agrees To Participate In Five VA Gubernatorial Debates

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has agreed to participate in a series of five general election debates this summer and fall, his campaign said Tuesday.

New Red Light Cameras Activate In Manassas

New red light cameras have been activated on Liberia Avenue in Manassas, the Manassas City Police Department said. The red light cameras will operate on a warning basis until Wednesday, July 14.

80,000-Penny Windfall To Violence Shelter Brings $47K More

The timing of a Virginia father's decision to dump 80,000 pennies on his daughter's lawn on her 18th birthday — a date that ended his legal obligation to pay child support — can rightly be described as fortuitous.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Juneteenth, Craft Beer Festival, More

Patch has you covered with a roundup of local events happening Friday, June 18 through Sunday, June 20. This weekend is full of Juneteenth celebrations, food and drink events, and more.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Man Charged With Rape Of 11-Year-Old Girl In Woodbridge: Police
• Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Sheetz On Nokesville Rd In Bristow
• Lyft Driver Charged With Sexually Assaulting 17-Year-Old: Police
• Attempted Abduction Of 11-Year-Old Reported in Dumfries: Police
• 4 Teens Charged With Burglary Of James Monroe High School: Cops
• KinderCare to Open New Child Care Center In Glover Park
• Surprising Experience Awaits Patrons Of Ballston's Art WHINO
• Updated: 1 Person Hospitalized After Vehicle Crash In Yorktown
• Woman Robbed At ATM On Elden Street: Police Report
• NoVA Woman Who Fled UK After Crash Could Face 'Virtual Trial'
• $1,600 COVID Bonus For Prince William Teachers Proposed By Board
• Taste Of Del Ray People's Choice, Judges' Choice Winners Named
• American Rescue Plan Funding Uses Hearing Coming Up In Alexandria
• Georgetown Pike Closure Coming Up In Great Falls Area
• West Falls Church Plan Amendment Up For County Consideration
• Where To Get Summer Meals For Kids From Fairfax Schools
• French Restaurant La Bise To Open Just Steps From The White House

Across America

• 'Clouds In The Sky': Delta Variant Looms Over CA's Reopening Week
• Some Southwest Flights Still Delayed After 2 Days Of Outages
• It's 'Insane' Chicago Isn't The Sweet Home Of A Blues Museum
• RV Gets Stuck On A Cliff In The Colorado Mountains For A Week
• U.S. Troops Leaving Afghanistan: 5 Things To Know