Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Coronavirus Vaccination Grant Awarded To Rappahannock District
The Mary Washington Hospital Foundation awarded a $5,000 mini-grant to the local health district to prepare for a coronavirus vaccination.
Mark Hand, 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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Herndon, VA|News|
Turning 103? Why Not Celebrate With A Parade?
Franklin Farms resident Elizabeth Zangel enjoyed a parade that her family organized in celebration of her 103rd birthday.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Prince William Nonprofits Get Additional $1M In CARES Act Funding
The Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William​ is distributing a total of $1 million in funding to 12 nonprofits in the county.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Coronavirus Check-In: Herndon Tea Lady Still Afloat
Rachel Eisenfeld reopened The Elden Street Tea Shop in June, focusing on deliveries, pickups and outdoor seating.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Face Shields To Be Distributed At Manassas Porch Party
Manassas Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis​, who is running for mayor, will be distributing 1,000 face shields on Oct. 22 in the city.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Homestretch Continues Work With Homeless Families In 30th Year
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and many Homestretch families have been impacted by domestic violence.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn, VA|News|
Rosslyn BID's O2 Space Now Available For Outdoor Working
Office workers can now bring their job outside and work at Rosslyn BID's O2 outdoor workspace at Gateway Park.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Donations Wanted To Limit Evictions In Fairfax During Pandemic
Nonprofit Britepaths is seeking donations to fund its October eviction prevention campaign, with a goal of raising $150,000 by Oct. 31.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Feeling Overwhelmed? NVFS Offers Online Support, Counseling
Northern Virginia Family Service is offering online counseling for individuals overwhelmed with stress and anxiety.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
VA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource
VA Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Instagram Account Shares Stories Of Overcoming Coronavirus
Debjani Sarkar of Herndon launched Stories from the Front Lines to document how people are handling the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
GridPoint Launches GoFundMe To Help Restaurant Workers
GridPoint's Reston office is raising money for restaurants and their staff impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Oakton Dental Office Plans Free Day To Thank Military, Veterans
The dental office's staff have all volunteered their time to offer a day of free simple dental work for military members and their families.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Social Burger Provides Weekly Meals To Daytime Shelter
The owner says Social Burger is committed to providing meals through the end of the year to the Lamb Center.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Expands Support For Those Impacted By COVID-19
Arlington County is expanding support for those disproportionally affected by the new coronavirus.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Stuck At Home Due To Coronavirus, Herndon Woman Turns Mask Maker
Herndon woman finds a way to keep busy and be useful by sewing face masks for her neighbors and friends.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Yoga Studio Helps Members Cope With Pandemic: Alexandria Hero
The owner, nominated for our hero series, discusses the state of business and coping with stress during the pandemic. Presented by Ring.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
VA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource
Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
Demand Grows At Alexandria Shelter: Adopting A Dog Amid COVID-19
Wednesday is National Dog Day, and places like the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria have seen increased demand for adoptions.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Friday Night Live! Delivers Virtual Concert Experience
Herndon's annual free concert series has moved online and is being live streamed every Friday night through Sept. 25.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Business Owner Keeps Staff Paid, Aids Cancer Patients: Patch Hero
Paula Garrison's small business has provided essential cleaning services and kept all employees paid during the pandemic.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Irish Festival, Goes Virtual In 2020, Supports Vendors
This is the first time the annual Alexandria tradition won't be held in person.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
Dog Bar With Off-Leash Park Plans Fall Opening In Alexandria
Barkhaus, whose co-owners hosted the Old Town Beer, Wine and Dog Festival in 2019, will offer food, drinks and an off-leash dog park.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Public Safety Heroes Drop In On Inova Children's Patients
Local firefighters and law enforcement officers rappel down Inova Children's Hospital's exterior in costume to wish patients well.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
ACPD Hosts Fill-The-Cruiser Food Drive For Families In Need
Arlington County Police are hosting an Aug. 11 food drive at three locations for the Arlington Food Assistance Center.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Troop 167 Delivers 1,500 Food Packages To Families In Need
Scouts from Troop 167 delivered packages of food to Arlington families in need during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Back To School: Check Out Fall Plans For NoVA School Districts
Here's what to know about fall school reopening plans in Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg areas in the age of coronavirus.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
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
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
