Woman Sentenced In $834K Disability Fraud Case: Patch PM

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

Woman Sentenced For Defrauding $834K From DC Government

A former D.C. government employee was sentenced for defrauding the District's Department of Disability Services out of more than $800,000, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

NoVA Leads State's Surge In New Coronavirus Cases

The surge in new coronavirus cases in Virginia is showing no signs of slowing down as December began with the state Department of Health reporting 2,228 new cases

VA Black Business Directory Offers Guide For Holiday Shopping

The Virginia Black Business Directory has released a holiday gift guide for shoppers who want to support Black-owned businesses in the state.

Alexandria Expands Capital Bikeshare To West End Neighborhoods

Alexandria will expand the Capital Bikeshare Program to the West End of the city several years ahead of schedule, starting in early 2021.

Remembering Herndon's History: The Early Days Of Reston

Barbara Glakas diverges from detailing Herndon's history to recount the early days of the town's neighboring community, Reston.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Prince William Police Holding Recruitment Event In Woodbridge
• Northwest Man Charged In Armed Robbery Of TD Bank
• Photo Of Suspected Herndon Bank Robber Released: Police
• Loudoun Holding 2 Coronavirus Testing Events In Early December
• Christmas 2020: Upcoming Holiday Events Planned In Vienna
• Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund Gives $46K In Grants

Honorees and Retirees

• Preschool Teacher Honored For Going Above And Beyond
• Reston Chamber Honors Most Engaged Business Leaders
• Leesburg Police Officer Retires After 29 Years Of Service

Beyond Giving Tuesday

• Giving Tuesday: Remember Herndon Woman Battling Cancer
• Fredericksburg SPCA Seeks To Raise $25K On Giving Tuesday

Coffee for Front-Line Workers

Front-line workers can get free coffee throughout December from Starbucks locations across the United States, including in D.C. and Northern Virginia.

• Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In DC
• Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Arlington
• Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Manassas

Across America

• Disputing Trump, Barr Says No Widespread Election Fraud
• Married For 47 Years, Couple Dies Of Coronavirus At Same Moment
• Coronavirus May Have Been In The United States Before 2020
• At Rural Hospitals, Weary Doctors Treat Friends, Family
• 40 Charities To Support During The Holidays