NoVA Residents Most Charitable In State, Study Finds: Patch PM

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

NoVA Locales Top List Of Most Generous Jurisdictions In State

Northern Virginia jurisdictions dominated the rankings of a new study that looked at the most charitable residents in the state, with Falls Church leading the way as the most generous jurisdiction, according to a new study by SmartAsset.

Tinner Hill Music Festival Returns For 27th Year In Falls Church

The tradition of the Tinner Hill Music Festival carries on for a 27th year in 2021. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Cherry Hill Park. The festival celebrates the legacy of African American music and the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation.

• Spotsylvania Arts Festival Returns For Third Year

Northern Virginia Fuels State’s Population Growth: Census

Among Virginia's 10 most populous localities, the fastest growth occurred in Prince William and Loudoun counties, in the outer suburbs of the nation's capital. Prince William's population increased 20 percent, and surpassed Virginia Beach as the state's second most populous locality.

Masking Up Again For COVID-19 Not A Problem For Many In Herndon

"I don't like wearing a mask now that I am vaccinated but if that's what it takes to do things I want to do, then I will comply," a Herndon resident said.

Search For Active Shooter At Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Ends

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. was locked down for a time Friday afternoon as authorities searched for two reported active shooters.

Former Customs Officer Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Porn

A man from Manassas pleaded guilty to seven counts of possessing child pornography in Prince William Circuit Court on Thursday, according to the Office of Attorney General Mark Herring. They identified the man as Steve Keith Didieu, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.

In Search of Forever Homes

• Rescue Me: Kylo Is A Former Stray Who Wants To Meet New Friends
• Rescue Me: Indy The Dog Is A Sweet Senior Lady

Also Worth a Look Today

• Severe Thunderstorms Expected Friday Across NoVA, DC
• Defense Research Group's New HQ Nears Completion In Potomac Yard
• Senior Living, Medical Complex Planned Near Eisenhower Avenue
• Escalator Work At Pentagon City Metro Station Starts Monday
• Smashed Truck Window, Power Washer Flipped: Vienna Crime Report
• Choking Suspects At Large In Woodbridge, Manassas: Police
• Candle Fire Causes 2 Injuries, Damage At McLean Home
• 2-Year-Old Dies In July 29 Crash In Springfield: Police
• Assault Charge Filed Against Herndon Man: Police Report
• Missing Leesburg Teen Spotted In Annandale: Police

Across America

• Fred May Become Tropical Storm Friday; 2nd Tropical Storm Brewing
• Surfer Rescues 3 From Rip Currents Off Northern Michigan Beach
• SNL's Horatio Sanz Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teen Fan: NYC Suit
• 2 Austin Eateries Backtrack On Vaccine Proof After State Warning
• Missing Woman's Boyfriend: 'We Don't Believe She's Around Here'