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Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week related to the new coronavirus and other topics.

National Zoo Reopens With Timed Entries To View Giant Panda Cub

The National Zoo, part of the Smithsonian, reopened to the public Friday after closing last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• DC Art Museums Reopen To Visitors After Year Of COVID-19
• National Museum of the United States Army To Reopen In Mid-June

Supervisors Aware Of Past Lawsuits When They Hired Chief Davis

Board members were aware of two civil lawsuits filed against Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis when he was an officer in Prince George's County, Maryland, Jeff McKay, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, confirmed in an interview Saturday with Patch.

School Board Member Garners Support After Tweet About Israel

Fairfax County residents are rallying around a school board member who has received threats and calls for her resignation after she tweeted a statement of support for Palestinians.

Spotted Lanternfly Poses Possible Serious Threat In NoVA County

The spotted lanternfly, an insect that feeds on and causes the decline of more than 100 different plant species, has been spotted in Northern Virginia.

Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Opens In Franconia In Late May

The first Amazon Fresh grocery store in the DC area will open in Franconia on on Thursday, May 27.

Soccer Fans Accused Of Racist 'Monkey Chants' In Leesburg

A New York Red Bulls II player accused fans of Loudoun United FC, the second division team of DC United, of shouting racist chants at a Black player on his team during Tuesday's match at Segra Field in Leesburg.

Secret Service To Carry Out Drone Flights Over DC Area

The U.S. Secret Service will be conducting drone flights "in the greater Washington, D.C. area" over the next two weeks, the agency announced Monday.

Target, Walmart, BJ's, Costco: VA Stores End Masks For Vaccinated

Shoppers and retailers in Virginia are considering changes to face mask usage after the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the governor's office. Some stores around Virginia have begun to amend their policies as coronavirus cases decline and immunizations increase.

New Washington Football Stadium Expected To Open By 2027

The owner of the Washington Football Team hopes to have a new state-of-the-art stadium open in the D.C. area by 2027, according to reports.

Marine Corps Marathon Returns As In-Person Event In 2021

The Marine Corps Marathon will be returning in 2021 as a live and in-person race on the last Sunday in October after the COVID-19 pandemic forced marathon organizers to hold a virtual race in 2020, race organizers said Tuesday.

2 Metro Stations To Reopen After Completing Platform Repairs

Just in time for Memorial Day, Metro is reopening the Metrorail station at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday, following the completion of three months of work to rebuild the platform and perform other upgrades, according to a release. The Addison Road station will also reopen Sunday as part of the same maintenance initiative.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Breath Of Life Delivered To COVID-19 Patients Via GoFundMe Effort
• Fairfax County To Lift Time Limits On Library Patron Visits
• 17-Year Cicadas: 'Bottomless' Supply In Virginia And DC Really Is
• Woodbridge Pain Clinic Manager, Customers Face Opioid Charges
• New Veterinary Practice Opens To Serve Ballston's Pet Parents
• Free COVID-19 Vaccinations For Children This Weekend And Beyond
• Fatal Cycling Crash Under Investigation In Centreville: Police
• Black Lives Matter Banner Stolen Again From Reston Church
• JK Expands Prince William Footprint With New 94-Acre Land Deal
• Burglars Break Into 2 Village Center at Dulles Stores
• Updated: Herndon Golf Course Death Appears To Be Accidental
• COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Planned For 3 Days In Burke
• Old Hat Bar Opening Delayed In Old Town Alexandria
• Homelessness Point-In-Time Count Sees Regional Improvement
• New Hope Housing Director To Retire After 30 Years
• Canine Cottage Court Visualizes Potential Vienna Zoning Update
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: From Shy Cat To Purring Machine
• Another Ramp Closure Coming At I-395, King Street In Alexandria
• Alexandria Mask Mandate Tweaked To Match Virginia Requirements
• Cappies Review: 'Real Talk' At Langley High School
• VA DMV To Expand Drivers License, Other Appointments In June
• Range Of Cuisines Coming To Western Market In Foggy Bottom
• Lake Contamination Kills Fish, Bird In Alexandria
• $10K In Merchandise Stolen From 2 City Businesses: Police Report
• Updated: McLean Man, 43, Killed In Great Falls Hit-And-Run
• Bridge Construction Finished On Route 7 At Sugarland Run: VDOT
• Fairfax Army Cadet Awarded Scholarship To Study At Oxford
• Bob & Edith's Diner To Open Alexandria Location This Fall
• Indecent Exposure At Arlington Park Under Investigation: Report
• Help Feed The Hungry At Tuesday's Fill The Cruiser Food Drive
• 'Bar Rescue' Host Bringing Taffer's Tavern To Penn Quarter
• Updated: Fairfax Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Car
• Prince William Vaccine Update: Half Of Adults Received Vaccine
• 3 Burglaries In One Night In Western Loudoun: Police
• Loudoun County Vaccine Update: Half Of Adults Fully Vaccinated
• Summer Concert Series Returns To Fredericksburg Area Museum
• Bank Robbery Suspect Apprehended In Stafford: Police
• Driver Dies After Crash On Cardinal Drive In Woodbridge: Police
• Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Guide Wire In Manassas: Police
• Cyclists Hit The Trails For First Tour de Hunter Mill Bike Ride
• Meet The Candidate: Jennifer Carroll Foy Runs For VA Governor
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 11 Violations At 2 Places
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Dead Flies In Liquor Bottles
• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: 10 Violations At 1 Location
• Former Green Beret Sentenced In Russian Espionage Case
• 'Spa-Like' Dental Studios Coming To DC Area In August
• Funk Parade Raises Money For DC Youth Music Education Programs
• Cappies Review: Man-Eating Pianos Stalk H-B Woodlawn Stage
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 46 Violations At 22 Locations
• Candidate Profile: Alfonzo Lopez For VA House Of Delegates
• Candidate Profile: Chanda Choun For Arlington County Board
• Arlington Rescue Personnel Respond To Crystal City Fire
• Pet Of The Week: This Tuxedo Cat Is Ready To Strut Her Stuff
• No New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Reported In Arlington
• Call For Kindness Winners Include Project In Loudoun County
• Lorton Animal Shelter, Police Station Groundbreaking Planned
• Celebrate Fairfax Festival Canceled In 2021
• COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Set For Fairfax Schools Students
• Zero New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Alexandria
• Vaccinating Kids 12 & Up: VA Patch Readers Give Cautious Yes
• Northam Directs $20M Investment To Unemployment Insurance Program
• Pediatrician Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Child Patients
• Mulch Fire Prompts Fire Department Response In Newington Area
• Upcoming Historical Markers A Product Of Springfield Student Club
• Real Estate Tax Rate Reduction Included In 2022 Vienna Budget
• Cappies Review: 'The Seagull Project At Bishop Ireton High School
• Alexandria Jazz Festival On For Memorial Day Weekend 2021
• Burke Centre Pools Open Registration For Summer 2021 Season
• McLean Community Center Presents 2021 Board Election Results
• Will Eating 17-Year Cicadas Make NoVA, DC Pets Sick?
• Armed Robbery Leads To Shooting In Manassas: Police
• Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Fredericksburg
• Burglary Suspects Arrested In Sterling: Police
• Virginia Police More Likely To Stop, Search Black Drivers
• Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Herndon
• Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Fairfax City
• Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Reston
• Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Arlington
• Candidate: Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Runs In 45th District House
• Meet The Candidate: Mark Levine For Lt. Governor, Delegate
• Meet The Candidate: Alyia Gaskins For Alexandria City Council
• COVID-19 Friendly Event Returns To Support Local Businesses
• VA Sheriff's Deputy Lifts Car To Free Pinned Woman: Video
• Kings Dominion To Reopen, No Face Masks For Fully Vaccinated
• Mobile Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic Sites In Prince William County
• Rescue Me: Rocki The Cheese-Loving Dog Needs A Home
• Security Presence At Scott's Run To Begin Memorial Day
• Alexandria Inmate Dies After Suicide Attempt: Sheriff's Office
• Foundation Promotes Mental Health Action Day In Vienna
• Rescue Me: Boris is A Goofball Who Needs A Home
• Rescue Me: Noah Is A Senior Dog Who Loves To Chill
• Candle Starts Fire In West Springfield Home: Fire Department
• California Chicken Wings Robbed In Manassas By Man With Knife
• Herndon Police Remind Potential Hires Of Updated Policies
• Candidate Profile: Takis Karantonis For Arlington County Board
• Fairfax Sheriff's Office Nursing Director Becomes U.S. Citizen
• Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream Coming To Westpost At National Landing
• 'No Silver Bullet' To Making Downtown Fairfax Viable: Snyder
• Capital Grille Brings Signature Steak, Wine Menu To Fairfax
• Second Early Voting Location Proposed For Route 1 Corridor
• Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Alexandria
• Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food Near Kingstowne
• Free Summer Musical Concerts Return To RCC Venues In June