Del Ray, VA|News|
As COVID Emergency Ends, Alexandria Leaders Reflect
Before the public emergency ends, City Council praised city staff and volunteers for how they responded to COVID-19 since March 2020.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Virginia: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Virginia are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Bar Crawl Over Holidays Keeps Vienna Friends Connected In Hometown
A group of friends grew up in Vienna and went separate ways after high school. But the group reconnects through their own bar crawl.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Empowering Women Emphasized By Loudoun-Based Personal Coaching
Edna Howard started Voices of Encouragement as an empowerment workshop in her home. Today, she provides coaching to people and businesses.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
City Jobs Program Celebrates 3 Years Of Opportunity For Homeless
The Lamb Center launched the job program with Fairfax City three years ago, spurring a similar program in Fairfax County months later.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
All 132 VA Public Schools Have Reopened For In-Person Learning
Gov. Ralph Northam credited the advocacy of his wife and his administration's efforts in achieving 100 percent open rate for all schools.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Olympic Medalist Noah Lyles Speaks On Mental Health In Alexandria
Noah Lyles, an Alexandria graduate and Olympic bronze medalist, opened up about mental health struggles during his visit to Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Back To School: Fairfax Students Return For In-Person Learning
Public and private schools welcomed back students for the new school year, including some that hadn't been in person since March 2020.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Back To School: Herndon Students Return For In-Person Learning
Public and private schools welcomed back students for the new school year, including some that hadn't been in person since March 2020.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
'Geek Culture' Fans Return To DC Facing COVID-19 Restrictions
Back-to-back fan events return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C., last weekend's Otakon and Awesome Con this Friday.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Focus Of NoVA Business Summit
Northern Virginia leaders will discuss how localities can work together to strengthen the economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Bridal Shop Bounces Back From Pandemic, Cuts Ribbon In Herndon
After a tough year in 2020, Lulu Bridal Shop and Global Events LLC. cut the ribbon on its new home in Old Town Herndon.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean Students Bring Joy Of Art To Hospital Patients
McLean High School students lead a nonprofit called Youth Creativity Project, which brings art kits and activities to local hospitals.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Kickstart Your Life With 3 Business Coaching Seminars And Coffee
Office Evolution, Eye of the Heart, and Weird Brothers Coffee team up to provide a social approach to the business coaching experience.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
Podcast: How COVID-19 Affected DC's Homeless Population
COVID-19 restrictions in Washington, D.C. proved to be an impediment to one homeless woman's ability to communicate with others.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
80 Family Yard Sale Returns To Reston After Pausing For COVID-19
After taking a year off due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 80 Family Yard Sale is returning Saturday to Reston.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
COVID-19 Remembrance Ceremony To Honor Those Who Died In NoVA
Northern Virginia Regional Commission is conducting a June 9 COVID-19 Remembrance Ceremony to honor the hundreds who died from the disease.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
VA, MD Franchise Owner Gives Workers Paid Day Off
The 226 workers at eight Maryland and Virginia UNO restaurants will get a paid day off to recharge on Wednesday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City Restaurant Week Returns With Dine-In, Take-Out Deals
Restaurant Week 2021 begins Monday and runs through Sunday, highlighting the City of Fairfax's diverse culinary offerings.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
COVID-19 Friendly Event Returns To Support Local Businesses
Kingstream Food Truck Thursdays began as an effort to support local businesses and have a safe community event during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Students Collaborate Remotely On Joint Theatre Project
COVID-19 restrictions opened the door for Arlington high school students to collaborate on a pop-up, drive-by video mapping installation.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Herndon Stars In NextStop Theatre's Online Musical 'First Date'
NextStop Theatre Company is presenting scheduled performances online of the musical "First Date," which was filmed throughout Herndon.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Artists Wanted For Annual Reston Multicultural Festival's Return
Last year's Reston Multicultural Festival was canceled due to the pandemic, but RCC is asking performers to apply for this year's event.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Exclusive: 29 Arlington Eateries Violated COVID-19 Restrictions
Arlington County Public Health reported 43 total violations of state COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants in the first three months of 2021.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
COVID-19 Vaccination: Volunteers Encourage People To Register
Hundreds participate in Arlington County's Complete Vaccination Committee Day of Action.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Labor Secretary Discusses Workforce Development With Reston Firm
Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh traveled to Reston Friday to discuss workforce development plans with the Vantage Point Consulting team.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Nearly Half Of VA Businesses See Lower February Sales: Facebook
The Global State of Small Business report, released this week by Facebook, underscores the COVID-19 pandemic's damage on small businesses.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Charity Work Helps Reston Business Change Its Corporate Culture
Northwestern Mutual's Reston office has transformed its corporate culture by helping Homestretch eliminate systemic homelessness.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
SPERGO Entrepreneur, 15, Opens Pop-Up Shop In Pentagon City
Trey Brown used his birthday money to launch the SPERGO clothing line in Philadelphia. Now he's expanding to the D.C. area.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Help Give Fairfax High's Class Of 2021 A Great Send-Off
Fairfax High School PTSA is raising money for an All-Night Grad Party for the class of 2021.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Medical Student, 21, Who Loved Helping Others Dies Of COVID-19
Daniel Laske, 21, was a student in New York City and hoped to pursue a career in medicine and politics.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
New Reston Eatery Wants To Hire 100 Team Members
True Food Kitchen is looking to hire 100 people to staff its new location set to open April 28 in Reston Town Center.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
GMU Offers Outdoor Performances This Spring On Mason Pond Lawn
Families looking for some safe, socially-distanced performances should check out GMU's new outdoor series.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
National Landing Businesses Impacted By COVID-19 Get Helping Hand
A new relief program will provide financial support to National Landing businesses and restaurants struggling to survive the pandemic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
Thousands Of Alexandria Students Start Hybrid Learning
Alexandria City Public Schools welcomed back its largest group of students for hybrid learning on Tuesday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
GA: Check When Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Is Deposited
Some Georgia residents have the latest stimulus payment. Plug your information into an IRS website to see when the third round arrives.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
NoVA, DC: Check When Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Deposited
Some NoVA, DC residents have the latest stimulus payment. Plug your information into an IRS website to see when the third round arrives.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Love Of French Food Inspires Woman To Launch Café And Bakery
Le Vingt Trois Cafe & Bakery offers a variety of French sandwiches and baked goods for customers in Herndon.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
New Herndon Hair Salon Enjoys Positive Feedback From Clients
The founders of Hive Hair Loft in Herndon are finding that offering a one-on-one experience in their new studio is reassuring to customers.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
VA Governor Gets Mixed Marks, Vaccine Rollout Criticized: Survey
About 38 percent of Patch readers gave the governor an “A” or “B” grade, while 25 percent gave him an "F" for his pandemic response.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Early Adoption Of Teletherapy Helps Wellness Center Amid Pandemic
Mindstate Wellness Center, a mental health and cognitive performance center, has navigated challenges and grown during the pandemic.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
