Dog Pushed Out Of Vehicle During Police Chase: Patch PM

Here are the share-worthy stories from Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia Patches to talk about tonight:

Herndon Woman Pushes Dog Out Car Window During Chase: Police

Virginia State Police arrested a Herndon woman who led troopers on a multi-county pursuit, after she fled a traffic stop for reckless driving on I-81 in Frederick County, according to a police release.

Fourth Straight Day With Fewer Than 1,000 Coronavirus Cases: VDH

The Virginia Department of Health reported 776 additional coronavirus cases and eight new deaths on Wednesday. One of the new deaths was reported in a Northern Virginia locality. As of Wednesday, statewide cumulative numbers are up to 102,521 cases, 8,532 hospitalizations, and 2,352 deaths.

FBI Investigates Shooting Of Military Helicopter In NoVA

An Air Force helicopter was flying over Middleburg Monday when it was hit by a bullet from the ground, forcing the helicopter to make an emergency landing at the Manassas Regional Airport. Federal agents were called to the scene to investigate, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

Northern Virginia Under Flash Flood Watch Wednesday

Before slow-moving thunderstorms arrive in Northern Virginia on Wednesday, the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the region.

Dental Care In NoVA No Better Than It Was 10 Years Ago: Report

A new report revealed a major disparity in the dental health of low-income adults in Northern Virginia compared with their wealthier neighbors. The report from the Northern Virginia Health Foundation urges policymakers and community leaders to take action to prioritize increasing access to dental care for all residents.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Old Navy Comes To Mount Vernon Plaza
• Hank And Mitzi's Italian Kitchen Set To Open In Alexandria
• Downed Tree Closes McLean Road, Storm Impacts Possible
• Alexandria Library Locations To Reopen To Public
• NoVA's Top Hospital Systems Launch 'Wear A Mask' Campaign
• New Target Store Open For Business In Ballston
• DC Coronavirus Update: No New Deaths, 63 Additional Cases
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: Positivity Rate Remains Under 5%
• Fredericksburg Schools Follow National Trend In Going Virtual
• Most Schools Going Virtual, Including In DC
• Most Schools Going Virtual, Including In Arlington
• DC Woman Charged For Stealing $100K From Local Nonprofit
• Herndon Man Charged In Stabbing Incident: Police Report
• DC Man Charged In July 13 Homicide: Police
• Vote On Hilltop Village Center Residential Nomination Deferred
• Listeria Threat Prompts Recalls From Virginia Stores
• Fredericksburg Patch Pet Of The Week: Coco & Her Big Personality
• On Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Locals Hope 49-Mile Rail Trail Can Reinvigorate Economy

Across America

• Kamala Harris Chosen As Joe Biden's Running Mate
• Death Records Set In 2 States; Football Postponed
• Teachers, Parents Anxious As Aug. 24 School Reopening Looms
• George Floyd: Courts Release Police Bodycam Footage
• Earthquake Swarm Continues In SoCal, Larger Quakes Possible