Metro In Troubled Times, Help Simon And Garfunkel: VA News Nearby

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

• Here's The Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time
• Are You Confident In A COVID-19 Vaccine? Take VA Patch's Survey

Metro Budget Cuts Could Hurt Workers, Residents

Proposed budget cuts at Metro threaten thousands of jobs, the closure of 19 stations, the suspension of 19 bus lines and an end to weekend rail service.

Passionately Pets Nominated As Del Ray Business Of The Year

We asked readers to nominate their business of the year choice for Del Ray and other Patch communities. One of the businesses receiving numerous nominations was Passionately Pets, a Del Ray-based pet care service and dog walker.

Rescue Me: Be A Bridge Over Troubled Waters For 2 Homeless Cats

Simon and his brother Garfunkel have been through some troubled waters and need a quiet place to lay themselves down.

It's the Holiday Season

• Georgetown Kids Can See Santa Via Zoom Dec. 6, 12
• Special Holiday Drive To Benefit Georgetown's Homeless
• Loudoun Toys For Tots Partners With Groups To Distribute Toys
• Recreation Centers Collecting Holiday Food Donations
• Deadline Nears To Donate Holiday Gifts For Annual Santa Ride

Also Worth a Look Today

• Mother Charged In Blunt Force Trauma Death Of Infant Daughter
• Woman Robbed In Common Area Of Herndon Apartment Complex
• Herndon Police Warn Town Residents Of Telephone Scam
• Starbucks Customer in Purcellville Charged With Indecent Exposure

Across America

• House Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana At Federal Level
• Deaths From Coronavirus Taking Place At Almost 2 Per Minute
• Biden To Ask Americans To Wear Masks For 100 Days
• Son Targets Anti-Maskers In Kansas Dad's Obituary
• Restaurant Gives Server $2,000 After Tip On Credit Card Declined