Christmas Wish For Service Dog, Virus Exposure Risk | Patch PM

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

Reader Submission: An 11-Year-Old’s Service Dog Christmas Wish

Bonita Van Pelt, or Bo as she prefers, is an 11-year-old powerhouse of energy and joy who lives with multiple developmental disabilities—Autism and FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). And she needs the community's help.

See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In DC

As people prepare to celebrate over Christmas weekend and coronavirus cases and hospitalizations show no sign of slowing down in the U.S., officials are once again asking residents to stay within their own homes and many states have already imposed restrictions around the holidays.

• See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Arlington
• See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Fairfax County

Wizards Enter Season With New Energy And Playoff Expectations

From Washington City Paper: The Washington Wizards begin their 2020-21 season tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers with bright-eyed optimism.

What Are Odds Of Snow In NoVA, DC For Christmas: Weather Forecast

Severe weather is expected to hit the District of Columbia and northern Virginia later this week, with a stormy Thursday in the forecast, but what are the odds for snow on Christmas?

Plan For New Alexandria Hospital At Landmark Mall Site Announced

Alexandria officials and development partners announced plans Tuesday to advance a development that will include an Inova medical campus.

First Moderna Vaccine Doses Arriving In Virginia This Week

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is starting to be delivered this week in Virginia, a week after the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine rolled out to be administered to the first people.

Also Worth a Look Today

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• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 3 Violations At 3 Locations
• Child Cruelty Charge Filed Against Southeast Man: Report
• Sexual Assault Charge Filed Against Silver Spring Man: Police
• Here's How Full Hospitals In DC Are
• Advocates: DC Can Find Money For Businesses But Not For The Poor
• Park Authority To Detail Park Plan For North Hill
• Christmas Eve 2020 Mall Hours In Arlington
• Christmas Eve 2020 Mall Hours Near Reston
• Christmas Eve 2020 Mall Hours Near Herndon
• Christmas Eve 2020 Mall Hours In Tysons
• Christmas Eve 2020 Mall Hours In Springfield
• Christmas Eve 2020 Mall Hours In Loudoun County
• Christmas Eve 2020 Mall Hours In Prince William County
• Christmas Eve 2020 Mall Hours Near Fairfax City
• Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Reported On Zion Drive In Fairfax
• New Cedar Lane Bridge Over I-66 Opens In Vienna
• Fairfax County Health Department Gets Its First COVID-19 Vaccines
• Falls Church School Board, Renaming Committee Applicants Sought

Across America

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• Stimulus Package In Jeopardy After Trump Makes New Demands
• Long Island Nurse's Moving Story Of Treating Coronavirus Patients
• Trump Vetoes Defense Bill, Setting Up Potential Override Vote