'Swab a Cheek, Save a Life' Registry Drive Coming To Howard Univ.

Howard University, together with Rolling Out Health IQ and Be The Match, is hosting a blood stem cell registry event on Monday.

Collapsed Pedestrian Bridge Had Poor Inspection Rating | Patch PM

Inova vaccine requirement for workers | TJ admits students under revised policy | KKK flyers | strawberry moon: Patch PM

Strawberry Moon: How To See The June Full Moon In DC/Virginia

The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. It will be visible in D.C. and Virginia on Thursday night.

Angry Parents Lash Out At NoVA School Board, 2 Arrests | Patch PM

Pedestrian bridge collapse | T.C. Williams High School name change | out-of-state waste in VA | Old Town Fairfax Crawl: Patch PM

Burglar Uses Dog Door To Enter and Escape | Patch PM

NFL draft pick shot | car driven into pond near Dulles | local swimmer headed to Olympics | life in DC's tent encampments: Patch PM

Podcast: What It Takes To Be A Tent Facilitator In DC

Tent facilitator Rita Sauls talks about some of the hardships she and her fellow tenters face by living on the bricks in Washington, D.C.

Triple Homicide Of Mother, 2 Kids A 'Horrific Scene' | Patch PM

Local teen on "American Ninja Warrior" | 70 percent of adults with one vaccine dose | wall built around 1800 collapses | fireworks: Patch PM

Farewell Cicadas, Spelling Bee, Best Places To Live: Good News

Good news stories include the best VA places to live, boy tries to save puppy, "Capitol Fourth," farewell cicadas, and restaurant openings.

Team Dog Fulfills New Purpose As Service Animal | Patch PM

Rally supports school board, Muslim member | mini golf in Dupont | George Lopez Tacos | defeat for MD I-495/I-270 toll project: Patch PM

Fawn In Distress Rescued From Lake By Hero Dog | Patch PM

Volunteers spruce up Little League park | Capitol Fourth concert | Pride flags stolen, damaged | COVID-19 loan fraud sentencing: Patch PM

Washington DC Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives in the Washington DC area soon.

Hoarding Case Leads To Over 300 Animals Surrendered | Patch PM

NASA rocket launch in Virginia | local athlete headed to Olympics | battle against rare cancer | Alex Smith's house on market: Patch PM

Podcast: DC's Homeless Deliver Poetry Straight From The Streets

In the latest episode of the "Look At This" podcast, three Street Sense vendors in D.C. share the impact poetry has on their lives.

School Desegregation, Foul Play With Missing Woman | News Nearby

Top VA and DC news includes a commemoration of desegregation in Arlington, foul play in a missing Lorton woman case and Juneteenth events.

Arlington High Schooler Sets American Swimming Record | Patch PM

Yorktown High swimmer | More amazing cicada photos | Vienna coffee shop | Juneteenth celebrations | Police chase 100 MPH driver: Patch PM

Priceless Response To Child Support Payment In Pennies | Patch PM

COVID-19 remembrance ceremony | water rescue | StarKist moving to NoVA | Pride flags vandalized | our favorite cicada photos: Patch PM

'Ring Of Fire' Eclipse Creates Surreal Morning Sky In DC [PHOTOS]

The 'Ring of Fire' eclipse Thursday morning did not disappoint. See the surreal images taken in the Washington, D.C., area.

Cicadas Invade Ice Cream Sundaes, Plane Engines | Patch PM

Teacher who disputed transgender policy reinstated | Virginia primary results | boy sells Pokémon cards to save puppy's life: Patch PM

Nation's T Rex, Hope Diamond On Display At Natural History Museum

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History will reopen to the public on June 18, with new hours and free timed-entry passes.

Podcast: DC Homeless Woman Finds Path To College Degree, Career

Sheila White has been able to turn her life around thanks to the classes and connections she found working as a Street Sense vendor in D.C.

Gordon Ramsay-Approved Chef To Lead New Restaurant | Patch PM

Virginia primary election preview | county considers demolition of rundown properties | man accused of dragging woman across road: Patch PM

Systemic Racism Project Sparks Debate, Parent Lawsuit | Patch PM

New school name honors NASA pioneer | possible plea deal for Olympian in Capitol riot | Memorial Day weekend fatal crashes: Patch PM

Local Artists' Cherry Blossom Festival Sculptures To Be Auctioned

Five sculptures featured in the Art In Spring exhibit will be auctioned with proceeds going to the National Cherry Blossom Festival, others.

Cicadas Pose With Props In Buzzworthy Photo Shoot | Patch PM

Damages from last year's July 4 fireworks | Good Samaritan returns lost items to grad | Light Horse Harry Lee home for sale: Patch PM

RNC Fireworks Caused $42K In Damage To National Mall, Group Says

The fireworks display held last summer at the prompting of President Trump, caused various damage to the property owned by the Parks System.

NoVA Suburb's First Homicide Remains Unsolved | Patch PM

Suspended teacher sues | stricter requirements for unemployment benefits | Trump hotel lease on market | senior alert: Patch PM

Washington DC Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.

Juneteenth, Tulsa Race Massacre Remembered At DC Museum In June

The National Museum of African American History And Culture will host several events and exhibits less than a month after re-opening.

DC's Homeless Share Their Stories On New Podcast Series

"Look At This" is a new weekly podcast series produced by the homeless who sell the Street Sense newspaper in D.C.

Giant Panda Cub Xiao Qi Ji Greets Fans At Smithsonian Zoo

The 9-month-old giant panda cub made his first in-person appearance when the zoo reopened to the public last week.

Homeless Vet Now Homeowner, Restrictions Lifted | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes double homicide of military couple, teacher critical of transgender policy on leave, and former senator dies.

Here's How Washington, D.C. Ranks For Park Systems In 2021

The Trust for Public Land ranked the largest cities in the country based on their park systems. Find out how our city fared.

Extra Police, Rainy Weather For Memorial Day Weekend | Patch PM

Man shot by deputy leaves hospital | increased state police presence for holiday | lightning sparks fire | DC parking enforcement: Patch PM

Police Chief's Firing Demanded By Political Committee | Patch PM

Former Sen. John Warner dies | Memorial Day concert | drug trafficking investigation result | restaurant reopens after 2019 fire: Patch PM

Indoor NoVA Ski Slope Is Model For National Chain | Patch PM

George Floyd remembered in Virginia | lunar eclipse | paid day off for restaurant workers | fundraiser for teen killed in shooting: Patch PM

Masks Not Required At NoVA School System's Graduation | Patch PM

Man killed by Metro train | apartment fire displaces dozens | honor for insurrection response | holiday weekend travel forecast: Patch PM

Ford Hosts Self-Driving Vehicle Events At Children's Hospital

Ford is hosting a celebration of self-driving vehicles in D.C. that will include events for patients at Children’s National Hospital.

National Zoo Reopens With Timed Entries To View Giant Panda Cub

Viewing of the National Zoo’s newest giant panda cub, Xiao Qi Ji, will be limited and will require a separate free timed-entry pass.

Fans' Racist Chants Targeted Player In NoVA Game | Patch PM

Spotted lanternfly threat | support for business becomes weekly tradition | amusement park to reopen | security at nature preserve: Patch PM

First Amazon Fresh Store In DC Region Prepares To Open | Patch PM

Air Force flyover | art museums open in DC | how eating cicadas affects pets | air quality alert: Patch PM