Breath Of Life From NoVA Helps COVID-Stricken India | Patch PM

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

Breath Of Life Delivered To COVID-19 Patients Via GoFundMe Effort

While much of the recent news about COVID-19 in Virginia has been positive, other places around the world are facing staggeringly high numbers of new cases and deaths due to the disease.

Former Green Beret Sentenced In Russian Espionage Case

A Gainesville man was sentenced on Friday after he was convicted of giving classified military information to Russian intelligence officials, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office. The man, Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, was a former Army Green Beret who was accused of collaborating with Russian officials from 1996 to 2011.

Marine Corps Marathon Returns As In-Person Event In 2021

The Marine Corps Marathon will be returning in 2021 as a live and in-person race on the last Sunday in October after the COVID-19 pandemic forced marathon organizers to hold a virtual race in 2020, race organizers said Tuesday.

Lorton Animal Shelter, Police Station Groundbreaking Planned

Fairfax County is holding a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday on a new South County police station and animal shelter in Lorton. The new shelter will be the second animal shelter in the county.

Celebrate Fairfax Festival Canceled In 2021

While some regular summer events will be returning amid improving COVID-19 health metrics, the Celebrate Fairfax Festival won't be one of them.

Vaccinating Kids 12 & Up: VA Patch Readers Give Cautious Yes

After federal authorization for the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine was expanded to children aged 12 to 15, Patch surveyed Virginia readers on their willingness to vaccinate these age groups or younger children.

• COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Set For Fairfax Schools Students

Also Worth a Look Today

• Meet The Candidate: Jennifer Carroll Foy Runs For VA Governor
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 11 Violations At 2 Places
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Dead Flies In Liquor Bottles
• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: 10 Violations At 1 Location
• Missing Teen Was Last Seen In Belmont Bay Community: Police
• 'Spa-Like' Dental Studios Coming To DC Area In August
• Funk Parade Raises Money For DC Youth Music Education Programs
• Cappies Review: Man-Eating Pianos Stalk H-B Woodlawn Stage
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 46 Violations At 22 Locations
• Candidate Profile: Alfonzo Lopez For VA House Of Delegates
• Candidate Profile: Chanda Choun For Arlington County Board
• Arlington Rescue Personnel Respond To Crystal City Fire
• Pet Of The Week: This Tuxedo Cat Is Ready To Strut Her Stuff
• No New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Reported In Arlington
• Call For Kindness Winners Include Project In Loudoun County
• Bike To Work Day Returns In 2021 With Alexandria Pit Stops
• Bike To Work Day Returns In 2021 With Vienna Area Pit Stops
• Zero New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Alexandria
• Bike To Work Day Returns In 2021 With Mount Vernon Area Pit Stops
• Northam Directs $20M Investment To Unemployment Insurance Program
• Pediatrician Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Child Patients
• Mulch Fire Prompts Fire Department Response In Newington Area
• Upcoming Historical Markers A Product Of Springfield Student Club

Across America

• Andrew Brown, Jr.'s Death 'Justified' In Officer Shooting: DA
• Biden Visits Dearborn Amid Turmoil In Middle East
• Vaccinating Kids 12 & Up: Most Illinois Patch Readers Say Yes
• Chicago Makes It Official: Lollapalooza Will Return To Grant Park
• ‘60 Minutes’ Sheds Light On UFO Sightings And Pentagon's Response