City's Confederate History Spurs Community Dialogue | Patch PM

Burke VA

25 February, 2021

6:19 PM

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight. Confederate Legacy Inspires Community DialogueThe City of Fairfax is steeped in history and reminders of the Civil War can be found everywhere. A Confederate soldier is present on the city's official seal. Travel four stoplights down Fairfax Boulevard from the empty alcove and you'll come to Plantation Parkway, the entrance to the Mosby Woods community. Developers in the 1960s named that neighborhood for John Singleton Mosby, a Confederate officer. Among the roads within Mosby Woods are Confederate Lane and Reb Street. DC Vaccine Site Faces Technical Problems As Eligibility ExpandsOn the first day that D.C. residents 18 and up with specific medical conditions could reserve a vaccine appointment, the District of Columbia's online vaccination registration system broke down. Adorable Puppy Interrupts TV Report In NoVAA puppy named Pierogi interrupted a reporter's newscast in Leesburg. The dog interrupted FOX 5's Bob Barnard during a live shot on Friday, according to FOX 5 DC. How To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine In VirginiaIf you're frustrated trying to figure out where and when you can get the coronavirus vaccine in Virginia, you're not alone. Over 1.7M COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Have Been Given In VirginiaTips To Avoid 'Zoom Bombing' Provided Amid Alexandria IncidentsWith cases of "Zoom bombing" reported in Alexandria, the police department shared tips to help to avoid the virtual meeting disturbances. Motorcyclists Return To Virginia Roads As Weather ImprovesAs the weather starts to improve in the coming weeks, a greater number of Virginians will be getting on their motorcycles to enjoy the open road in the warmer temperatures. Also Worth a Look Today6 DC Residents Have Died Without A Home In FebruaryPolice Ask For Help Finding Missing Loudoun ManBlack History Month Spotlight: Scout Makes Troop 1906 HistoryMcLean Town Halls Planned On 2022 Fairfax County Budget ProposalWhat Readers Want In Vacant Restaurant Space In Hybla ValleySuspect In Deadly Anacostia Metro Shooting Sought By DC PoliceTax Help Available For Low-Income People Who Missed Stimulus FundsPlane Crashes Shortly After Takeoff From Winchester AirportDriver Arrested Twice In 12 Hours Faces DUI ChargesInternet Access For Prince William Families Provided By ProgramBroadband Access For Low-Income Student Gets Boost In RichmondGainesville Armed Robbery, Shooting Suspect Sought By Police2021 Summer Camps Registration To Open In ViennaAmazon Provides $3.75M For Affordable Housing In Falls ChurchFeatured Alexandria Pet: Adopt This Foxy CompanionFight Over Alcohol Sales Leads To Arrest Of Fairfax Man: ReportArlington Coronavirus Update: 2 New Deaths; 46 Additional CasesSewage Spill In Local Stream Prompts Public Health WarningCOVID-19 Relief Webinar Offered For NoVA Renters, LandlordsFirefighters Work To Extinguish Herndon Garage FireReston Garage Fire Quickly Extinguished: ReportAcross AmericaCoronavirus Vaccines: Can Shots Be Given Quickly And Equitably?'He's My Hero': Pharmacist Braves Weather To Deliver VaccineFormer Olympic Coach Dead After Facing Abuse ChargesGender-Reveal Party Disasters Continue, With 2 Dead This MonthNew Gun Law Scorecard Reveals Progress In U.S. States