Arlington, VA|News|
Stay 6 Feet Apart On Arlington Sidewalks Or Risk $100 Fine
The Arlington County Board adopted an emergency ordinance Friday mandating physical distancing on the county's streets and sidewalks.
Michael O'Connell, 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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Reston, VA|News|
Free Coronavirus Testing Coming To South Gate Community Center
South Gate Community Center and the Fairfax County Health Department are hosting a one-day, free coronavirus testing site on Aug. 5.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Animal Shelter Adapts Its Services To Coronavirus
The Arlington Animal Shelter continues to offer services such as virtual pet adoptions and drive-up rabies vaccinations during the pandemic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
Capital Area Food Bank Alters Its Operations Due To Coronavirus
Capital Area Food Bank has had to change how it operates in response to the growing food insecurity caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Herndon Temple Baptist Finds Solution For Hybrid Reopening
When Herndon Temple Baptist reopens for the new school year on Aug. 24, students will be attending the school both remotely and in-person.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Landlord Group Encourages Tenants To Seek Rental Assistance
Northern Virginia Apartment Association is encouraging its tenants to seek rental assistance if they're facing financial hardships.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Coronavirus Check In: 100 Bowls Of Soup Shifts Focus To Carry On
Although 100 Bowls of Soup was able to stay open during Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's stay-at-home order, it still had to make changes.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Haymarket Women's Group Rallies Community To Assist Food Pantry
The Regency Women’s Club has collected more than $42,000 and 1 ton of food for a local food pantry during the coronavirus crisis.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Superintendent Calls For Delayed Start To Arlington School Year
Arlington Public Schools superintendent wants to push back the start of the school year and begin with full-time distance learning.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna's Caffe Amouri Celebrates 10th Anniversary During Pandemic
Owner Michael Amouri said all Tuesday sales will benefit Neighborhood Health, which provides health care to the underinsured and uninsured.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Clothing Store Endures Slower Sales During Phased Reopening
Although Reston's Scout & Molly's dress shop is open again now that Virginia is in phase three, sales remain below pre-coronavirus levels.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Herndon Yoga Studio Slowly Adds New Classes Following Coronavirus
Susan Van Nuys says it will be a long time before her business will be able to offer as many live classes as it did in pre-coronavirus days.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Bargain Loft Thrift Store Reopens After Closing For Coronavirus
Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc.'s Bargain Loft Thrift Store reopened its doors Tuesday morning, after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Subway Owner Nears Delivery Of 5,000 Free Meals Since Coronavirus
Vince Carbone, owner of a Subway in Ashburn, is on track this week to deliver his 5,000th free meal since the start of the coronavirus.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
How One Dentist Approaches Care In The Age Of Coronavirus
Dr. Nicole Van, a dentist in Tysons, says personal protective equipment is in high demand as hospitals need the same supplies.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
DeVos Criticizes Fairfax Schools Reopening Plan; Leaders React
The U.S. secretary of education blasted the Fairfax school district's handling of virtual learning and plans for the fall.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Coronavirus Hospitalizations Below 800 In Virginia, Phase 3 Nears
Numbers of new cases have remained relatively flat after declines in the first half of June.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Virginia Still Experiencing Upward Trend In New Coronavirus Cases
The number of positive coronavirus cases in the state has been on the rise this week, according to the Virginia Department of Health.​
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Herndon Native Helps Fight Food Insecurity During Coronavirus
Leah Fri is spending her summer break volunteering with FarmLink, a grassroots effort to alleviate food insecurity and prevent food waste.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
Readers Split On Virginia's Readiness For Phase 3 Reopening
While opinions were mixed on Virginia's upcoming phase three reopening, face masks received support from a majority in the survey.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Northam Addresses Eviction Proceedings, Phase 3 Reopening
The governor will end regular news briefings on the coronavirus as Virginia is slated to enter phase three of reopening next week.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Families Have 2 Choices For Return To Fairfax County Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools will let families choose between full-time online learning and blended in-person and virtual instruction.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Leesburg, VA|News|
Loudoun Libraries Reopen All Branches With Mask Requirement
Every Loudoun library branch will operate at reduced capacity to help minimize the risk of spreading the coronavirus.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
Virginia Coronavirus Restrictions, Mask Mandate: Take Our Survey
As Virginia's phase three of reopening approaches and schools consider reopening options, we want to know what you think.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Health Club Reopens 5 Facilities In Northern Virginia
Life Time has reopened five health clubs in Northern Virginia, with the goal of providing a safe environment for employees and members.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Prince William Offers Grant Assistance To Businesses, Nonprofits
Prince William County is providing micro-grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses and nonprofits harmed by the coronavirus crisis.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Virginia's Phase 3 Reopening Scheduled To Begin July 1: Governor
Virginia plans to enter phase three of its coronavirus reopening plan across the state, including in Northern Virginia, starting July 1.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Ashburn Mother Serves Up Delicious Meals During Quarantine
Yolanda Latimer is making use of everything she's learned from her grandmother and father the past 30 years to teach others how to cook.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
CRRL To Launch Curbside Pickup As Part Of Gradual Reopening Plan
Each branch in the Central Rappahannock Regional Library system will have limited hours on specific days for curbside pickup of items.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
CDC To Conduct Voluntary Coronavirus Survey Of Manassas Residents
The CDC is surveying areas of Manassas, home to large numbers of Latino residents, in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Lorton, VA|News|
Workhouse Arts Center Revives Drive-In Movies During Coronavirus
The Workhouse Arts Center is opening a drive-in movie theater on its campus starting June 12, with movies to be shown Friday and Saturday.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Curbside Library Service Proves Popular Across Fairfax County
Fairfax County residents are celebrating the partial reopening of the county's libraries by taking advantage of their curbside service.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
