Confederate Lee Statue's Removal Greeted By Cheers: Patch PM

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

VA Governor Livestreams Removal Of Gen. Robert E. Lee Statue

A 12-ton statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee was hoisted off its pedestal in a traffic circle in Richmond Wednesday morning. The statue was installed on Monument Avenue in 1890 to honor Lee and the Confederacy.

Last Disney Store In Virginia To Close In September

Disney Stores will soon be a thing of the past in Virginia as the last remaining locations close.

Heroic Rescue By Arlington Officer Honored By VA Police Chiefs

An Arlington police officer's heroic effort in stopping a handcuffed man from being struck by a Metro train was recognized by the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation (VACP), according to blog post.

• Herndon Officer Honored By VA Police Chiefs For Heroic Actions

Washington Football Team Returns Sunday: What To Know For 2021

Professional football returns after the Labor Day weekend, with all 32 National Football League teams kicking off play this week.

Olympic Medalist Noah Lyles Speaks On Mental Health In Alexandria

When Noah Lyles decided to return to Alexandria, it wasn't to boast about his recent win in the 200 meters at the Prefontaine Classic or his bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Instead, he opened up about pressure and mental health during a community forum at Alexandria City High School on Tuesday.

Follow The DC Pipe Bomber: FBI Releases New Surveillance Video

The FBI released a new surveillance video of the person wanted for planting pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention the night before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Foo Fighters To Play 9:30 Club To Celebrate Venue's Reopening

Foo Fighters will be performing at the 9:30 Club in D.C. Thursday night to celebrate the concert venue's grand reopening after 18 months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also Worth a Look Today

• DC Bike Ride Features 20 Miles Of Car-Free Cycling Through DC
• Remembering 9/11 Victims From Woodbridge 20 Years Later
• Third Suspect Arrested In Series Of Armed-Kidnappings Across DC
• Clinton Portis Pleads Guilty In NFL Healthcare Fraud Scheme
• Remembering 9/11 Victims From Dale City 20 Years Later
• Man Charged With Assault And Battery At The Lamb Center: Police
• Herndon Police Chief DeBoard Recognized By Virginia Police Chiefs
• Felony Robbery Charge Levied Against Herndon Man: Police
• Bards Alley To Host Vienna Advocate For People With Disabilities
• 9/11 Virtual Exhibit Launched By National Museum Of The Army
• Dog Swims Planned After Pool Season Ends In Alexandria
• Historic Burke Property To Be Listed, Offer Tours In September
• Remembering 9/11 Victims From Fredericksburg 20 Years Later
• Fill The Truck Event Planned To Aid Homeless Arlington Families
• Police Investigate Suspected Homicide Near Bailey's Crossroads
• Person Rescued From Trench In Burke-Fairfax Station Area
• Missing Ashburn Teen Sought By Police, Family

Across America

• Unlawful Policing Investigation Launched In Joliet: AG's Office
• Family Of Afghan Hell's Kitchen Restaurateur Rescued From Kabul
• 20 Photos That Documented The Enormity Of 9/11: AP Photos
• Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns To NYC's Streets For 2021
• Gunman At Towson University ID'd; Campus Officer Suspended