Cop Faces Scrutiny For Traffic Stop, New Wawa Open: Patch PM

Here are the share-worthy stories from Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia Patches to talk about tonight:

State Trooper On Leave After 2019 Fairfax County Traffic Stop

A Virginia state trooper is on administrative leave and faces a criminal investigation for his conduct against a Black driver during a 2019 traffic stop in Fairfax County.

Former Female Redskins Employees Allege Rampant Sexual Harassment

Fifteen former female employees of the team formerly known as the Washington Redskins allege they were sexually harassed during their time with their team, the Washington Post reported Thursday afternoon.

VA Deaths From Coronavirus Top 2K As New Case Surge Continues

Deaths from COVID-19 in Virginia passed the 2,000 mark Thursday as the number of new coronavirus cases in the state remains much higher than a month ago. The Virginia Department of Health reported 15 new deaths Thursday, lifting the number of people who have died from COVID-19 to 2,007.

• DC Coronavirus Update: 3 New Deaths; 50 Additional Cases

Wawa Opens Vienna Location With Tesla Electic Chargers

Wawa, a convenience store with a dedicated fan following, opened its Vienna location Thursday at 465 Maple Avenue West.

Fredericksburg Hires Consultant To Review City Police Practices

The Fredericksburg City Council voted Tuesday to hire a third-party consultant to conduct an independent review of the city's law enforcement practices and instances of use of force and arrests during demonstrations between May 31 and June 2.

DC Mayor Postpones Decision For Reopening Schools By 2 Weeks

Mayor Muriel Bowser said Thursday she was delaying her decision of when and how D.C. Public Schools will reopen for the 2020-21 academic year due to recent trends in the spread of COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus.

• Prince William Schools To Reopen Virtually For Most Students

Also Worth a Look

• New Dog Daycare, Spa Coming To Loudoun County
• Fredericksburg To Kick Off Summer Restaurant Week On Aug. 14
• Loudoun Implements Instruction Verification Process For Students
• Arlington Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash
• Arlington Woman Faces 2 Malicious Wounding Charges: Police
• Alexandria Apothecary Museum's Harry Potter Event Goes Virtual
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 5 Days With No New Reported Deaths
• Residential Use Suggested As Addition To Hilltop Village Center
• Planning Commission Recommends Herndon Monopole Project
• Child Sex Trafficking Charge Filed Against Southeast Man
• Video: Sexual Assault Suspect Sought In Foggy Bottom Incident
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Oogie Boogie Is Frighteningly Cute
• Fairfax Co. Sets Absentee Voting Locations For November Election
• Christine Chambers-Chun Of Vienna

Across America

• Hard-Hit States Request Refrigerated Trucks As Virus Deaths Rise
• Body Found In Shallow Grave Behind Branford Restaurant
• Should PA Schools Reopen? Here's What Nearly 11K Residents Think
• Petitions Duel Over Toms River Schools' Indian Mascots
• Gov. Murphy: Sharp Increase In NJ Gun Deaths Amid Coronavirus