Vaccine Eligibility Expands In 2 NoVA Health Districts | Patch PM

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

Black Army Officer Pulled Over; Northam Orders Investigation

A U.S. Army officer — who was shown on video as he was pulled over and threatened by police officers in Windsor, Virginia, in December — is suing the police officers, one of whom has since been fired. Video of the incident went widespread on social media over the weekend.

• VA Democratic Candidates React To Pepper-Spraying In Windsor

More Than 21 Percent Fully Vaccinated In VA; 3M Get First Shot

The Virginia Department of Health reported Monday that 1,817,033 Virginians, or 21.3 percent of the state's population, were fully vaccinated.

• Vaccine Eligibility Opens To Residents 16 And Up In Alexandria
• Coronavirus Vaccine Phase 2 Begins In Loudoun County On Monday
• Coronavirus Vaccines Available At Metz Middle School In Manassas
• Fredericksburg Area Coronavirus Vaccine Update: Phase 2 Begins
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Volunteers Encourage People To Register

Texas Man Charged With Planning To Blow Up Ashburn Data Center

A Texas man has been charged with plotting to blow up a data center in Ashburn in an attempt to "kill off about 70 percent" of the internet, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Pre-2012 SmarTrip Cards To Be Phased Out By Metro

Metro SmarTrip cards made before 2012 look very similar to the newer cards, but soon the older cards won't be usable on the DC transit system.

Cicadas Swarm And Copperheads Snack: It's A Thing In Virginia, DC

Virginians and DC residents may have different views about the billions of Brood X17-year cicadas that will emerge next month — some see the deafening noise and insects as pests, even as experts say they're an edible snack.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Man Stabbed Outside Of McDonald's In Loudoun County: Police
• VMI Panel Calls For Removal Of Stonewall Jackson's Name From Hall
• Man Shot After Argument Outside Apartments In Woodbridge: Police
• Allergy Forecast For Alexandria: What Pollen Rates Are Expected
• Allergy Forecast For Vienna: What Pollen Rates Are Expected
• Allergy Forecast For McLean: What Pollen Rates Are Expected
• Falls Church Man Dies In Arlington Boulevard Crash: Police
• Alexandria Primary 2021: Sample Ballots Ready Before Early Voting
• Tysons Restaurant Week Returns In 2021: See Restaurants
• Cappies Review: 'Ramble' At Robinson Secondary School
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 20 Violations At 12 Locations
• Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' To Debut Outdoors In Herndon
• Cappies: Wakefield's 'Growing Up' Captures Journey To Adulthood
• Free, Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Kiosk Coming To Courthouse Plaza
• Man Shot After Argument Outside Apartments In Woodbridge: Police

Across America

• Officer Mistook Firearm For A Taser In Fatal MN Shooting: Chief
• Shootout And Chase Kills 1 Suspect, Injures 3 Officers
• After YouTube Removal, DeSantis Hosts Second COVID-19 Roundtable
• Mating Season Means More Alligators Venturing Among People: Video
• Arrests Made In Clash Between OC Protesters In Possible WLM Rally