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Cancer patient finishes proton therapy | charges related to Capitol riot | endowment supports medical services for homeless: Patch PM

A Ring camera recorded a man walking up the driveway of Tommy Dang's home in Fairfax City Thursday and taking roses without permission.
A Ring camera recorded a man walking up the driveway of Tommy Dang's home in Fairfax City Thursday and taking roses without permission. (Tommy Dang/Ring)

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Video: Man Caught Taking Roses Without Asking From Fairfax Home

Tommy Dang is not sure if Thursday was the first time someone has taken roses off the bush growing on his property in Fairfax City, but it's certainly the first time he's captured the thievery on his Ring video camera.

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Loudoun County's COVID Positivity Rate Doubles In One Week

Loudoun County's 7-day positivity rate from COVID tests more than doubled between July 19 and July 26, according to the most recent data published by the health department. The positivity rate, which was 1.7 percent on July 19, soared to 3.6 percent by July 26.

Federal Charges Filed Against Man In Connection With Capitol Riot

A man from King George was arrested on Wednesday after he was charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Officials said the man, James Russell Davis, was a former Marine and a self-proclaimed member of the Proud Boys.

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Herndon Cancer Patient Ends Proton Therapy, Starts Chemotherapy

Herndon cancer patient Chelsea Proctor completed seven weeks of daily proton therapy on July 15 at MD Anderson Cancer Center at The University of Texas in Houston, according to a post on her family's GoFundme page.

Medical Service For Homeless Supported By Endowment

MedStreet, a nonprofit providing medical services to the homeless in Alexandria and nearby, will benefit from a new endowment from a local doctor.

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