250 Cars Greet Veteran For 100th Birthday: Patch PM

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

250-Car Parade Helps Veteran Celebrate 100th Birthday In Burke

After U.S. Army veteran Fred's 100th birthday party was canceled due to the coronavirus, a call for neighbors to help with a drive-by parade was posted on the Burke Patch. Once that message went out to our subscribers, responses came flooding in as residents volunteered to participate. Burke neighbors turned out in numbers as he turned 100 on Sunday, May 17.

Northam To Reopen Virginia Beach In Time For Memorial Day Weekend

Gov. Ralph Northam will allow the beaches in Virginia Beach to open for recreational activity on Friday, May 22, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The change only applies to the City of Virginia Beach and First Landing State Park, both of which will follow a plan for enforcing coronavirus-related safety guidelines. Other beachfront localities remain under restrictions, which allow fishing and exercise only on beaches.

• Deaths From Coronavirus Reach 1,014 In Virginia: Health Officials

DC Coronavirus Deaths Near 400; 7,270 Confirmed Cases

The D.C. Department of Health confirmed nine new deaths Monday due to COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of coronavirus deaths in the District to 392.

Arlington National Cemetery Access Limited For Memorial Day

Arlington National Cemetery will remain closed to the general public and only be open to family pass holders during Memorial Day Weekend. Cemetery officials do not anticipate altering the facility's operations before this weekend, according to a press release. Access to the cemetery has been prohibited due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Vienna Fourth Of July Fireworks, Other Events Canceled

The Town of Vienna has cancelled Fourth of July fireworks, Sprinklers & Sparkler and other events until July 6 due to the coronavirus and anticipated social distancing measures.

US Capitol Complex Closure Due To Coronavirus Extended Again

The U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C., will remain closed through June 9, according to a joint statement from officials representing both houses of Congress. The decision was made in response to concerns over COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus.

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