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

Robert E. Lee Statue Removed From US Capitol

A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was removed late Sunday night from the U.S. Capitol Building, according to a release from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's office. U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton were present for the removal, as was a representative from the governor's office.

$600 Payments Headed To Most VA, DC Residents Under Stimulus Bill

A new coronavirus relief package that includes a second round of stimulus checks has been agreed upon by bickering members of Congress, with a vote on the nearly $900 billion deal expected on Monday.

Christmas Travel 2020: Forecast, Worst Times In DC, NoVA

As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to climb following the Thanksgiving holiday, many people in the DC region might be thinking twice about venturing out of town for Christmas.

Del Ray Homes Create Holiday Card Lane For Christmas Season

A Christmas display tradition returns in 2020 to bring holiday cheer to a Del Ray neighborhood.

DC Pauses Some Activities Over the Holidays Due To Coronavirus

Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed Monday she was extending the coronavirus public health emergency for D.C. to March 31, 2021. She issued her first emergency order early last March, so the District will be under a public health emergency for more than a year.

Afternoon Tea Offers Solace For Customers At Pentagon City Hotel

Amid the whirl of the holidays and the crush of concerns over the coronavirus, it's nice to enjoy a few moments of contemplative silence and sip a cup of very good tea.

Also Worth a Look Today

• 300,000 Dead: Remembering VA, DC Residents We Lost To Coronavirus
• Coronavirus Case Average Down, Hospitalizations Up In Virginia
• Man Killed In Fort Hunt Construction Accident, Fundraiser Started
• Historic Alexandria Museums Closing Again Due To Coronavirus
• Senior Dogs Are A Package Deal For Holidays At Alexandria Shelter
• Northeast Man Facing Homicide Charge In 2019 Stabbing Case
• DC Boy, 17, Charged As Adult In Fatal Shooting: Police Report
• Arrest Made In Homicide Of DC Woman Missing Since 2010
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: Total Cases Top 8,000
• Victim, Attacker Both Shot In Sexual Assault At Hotel: Police
• Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Is A Fitting Cap On Chadwick Boseman's Career
• Nats Manager Dave Martinez Says He Won't Require His Players To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
• JBG Smith Acquires Old Americana Hotel Site With Eye To Redevelop
• Alexandria Woman Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
• What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2020 In Alexandria
• What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2020 In Kingstowne
• What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2020 In McLean
• What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2020 In Burke
• What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2020 In Mount Vernon Area
• What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2020 In Vienna
• What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2020 In Falls Church

Across America

• Given Just Hours To Live, Woman Recovering From Coronavirus
• 'I Didn't Want To Die': California Girl, 12, Fights Off Intruder
• Mail Carrier Leaves Surprise Package For Mom Fighting Coronavirus
• Stress, Bullying Among Parents' Concerns During Pandemic: Survey
• Massive Shark Tooth Found In Gulf Of Mexico By Venice Diver