Restaurant Fundraiser, Outdoor Dining, Pumpkins: VA News Nearby

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia Patches to talk about tonight:

• COVID-19-Conscious Shakespeare Comes To Arts Herndon Lawn
• Loudoun Sisters Win Points Of Light Award For Building Nonprofit
• Route 1 Paving Project In Woodbridge To Begin Monday: VDOT
  

Traditional Halloween Activities Discouraged By Loudoun Officials

Loudoun County health officials are recommending that residents not participate in traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween or other activities that risk transmission of the coronavirus.

• Best Alexandria Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
• Ashburn-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
• Leesburg-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Governor Northam, First Lady Test Positive For Coronavirus

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and his wife, Pamela Northam, have tested positive for the coronavirus after a member of the governor's residence staff also tested positive.

GridPoint Launches GoFundMe To Help Restaurant Workers

The Reston location of GridPoint, a smart buildings technology company, recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to help raise money for restaurants and their employees.

Leesburg's Outdoor Dining Program Becomes 3-Day Weekly Event

The town of Leesburg's outdoor dining program, which began July 31, will now take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Homeward Trails Comes To The Rescue Of Homeless Dogs And Cats

Since Sue Bell founded Homeward Trails Animal Rescue in 2002, it has grown to become the largest private shelter in Northern Virginia.

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• Leesburg Estate Boasts Indoor Pool, Basketball Court
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