Woman Saved From Drowning Reunites With Rescuer: Patch PM

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

DC Fire Honors Lifeguard Who Rescued 90-Year-Old Woman In Pool

DC Fire and EMS honored a lifeguard at a ceremony on Tuesday for his role in rescuing a 90-year-old woman who had sunk to the bottom of a pool in Northwest D.C.

Kingstowne Fire Station Makes History With All Women In Charge

Kingstowne Fire Station is making history as Fairfax County's first fire station with all women in the top leadership roles.

Student Hit By Car On The Way To School In Stafford: Police

A 15-year-old girl was hit by a car on Tuesday, Aug. 16. She is currently receiving treatment at a hospital with serious injuries that are not considered life-threatening, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.

New Course Record Set At Annual Reston Sprint Triathlon

After last year's Reston Sprint Triathlon became a virtual event due to COVID-19 restrictions, triathletes competed against each other in-person across Reston pools, streets, and paths on Sunday.

Tornado Watch For DC, NoVA As Fred's Remnants Head Into Area

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch Wednesday for Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia as the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred head northward into the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic.

Metro To Require COVID Vaccine Or Weekly Testing For Employees

Metro is implementing a new policy where employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination to COVID-19 or negative coronavirus test results on a weekly basis.

Also Worth a Look Today

• 2020 U.S. Census Results: The Changing Demographics Of Manassas
• 2020 U.S. Census Results: The Changing Demographics Of Dale City
• 2020 U.S. Census Results: The Changing Demographics Of Woodbridge
• Alexandria Offers Booster Vaccine Dose To Immunocompromised
• DC, NoVA Weekend Events: 2 County Fairs, Bands & Brews
• McLean 5K Planned For 13th Year In October
• Assault Charge Filed Against DC Man In Herndon Armed Robbery
• Pet Of The Week: Lovable Bruno Has A Letter For His Future Family
• Rosslyn Farmers Market Canceled Due To Inclement Weather
• Teen's Parents Seek Truth Of His Death In Suit Against NoVA Woman
• 2020 U.S. Census Results: The Changing Demographics Of Leesburg
• Falsifying Tax Returns Leads To Alexandria Man's Guilty Plea

Across America

• More Than 8,400 Hillsborough Students In Isolation Or Quarantine
• Back-To-School A Playground For More Partisan Politics Over COVID
• PAWS Act Unleashes Service Dogs For Vets With PTSD, Other Scars
• MA Teachers Union Presses Vaccine Mandate For All Staff, Students
• Second Mask Mandate Protest Planned For Cobb School Board Meeting