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Vandalism Of Black Church Condemned, Electors Vote | Patch PM

District sends more students to virtual learning | vaccines arriving | waterskiing Santa returns | ICU capacity sufficient: Patch PM

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D.C. police released photos of suspects wanted in connection with destruction of property and incidents of assault over the weekend in the District.
D.C. police released photos of suspects wanted in connection with destruction of property and incidents of assault over the weekend in the District. (Metropolitan Police Department)

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Bowser Condemns Vandalism Of DC Churches By Proud Boys

Mayor Muriel Bowser criticized members of white nationalist groups, such as the Proud Boys, who she said vandalized at least four District churches over the weekend. The groups were in town as part of Saturday's Stop the Steal protest in support of President Donald Trump.

VA Coronavirus Cases Climb But ICU Capacity Ample, New Data Shows

With new daily coronavirus cases surpassing 4,000 in one day last week, Virginia is at a critical risk of new cases increasing but has enough intensive care unit beds to handle a surge for now, according to the newest data shared by Covid Act Now.

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First Round Of COVID Vaccine Arrives In DC This Week

Now that the Food and Drug Administration has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the CDC has recommended its use in the U.S., the first round of vaccines will be delivered to six hospitals in the District this week.

Alexandria's Waterskiing Santa To Go On Virtually In 2020

One of Alexandria's unique holiday traditions is the annual Waterskiing Santa show. The show won't be canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there won't be a live show with spectators unlike past years.

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Virginia's Electors Cast Votes For President

After the presidential election results were certified in Virginia, the state's 13 electors met Monday in the Virginia House of Delegates chamber to cast their votes for president and vice president.

Another Group Of Fairfax Students Returns To Virtual Learning

Fairfax County Public Schools announced its group 3 cohort of students returned to virtual learning Monday.

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