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22 May, 2021

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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-19National 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 EffortFairfax County To Lift Time Limits On Library Patron Visits17-Year Cicadas: 'Bottomless' Supply In Virginia And DC Really IsWoodbridge Pain Clinic Manager, Customers Face Opioid ChargesNew Veterinary Practice Opens To Serve Ballston's Pet ParentsFree COVID-19 Vaccinations For Children This Weekend And BeyondFatal Cycling Crash Under Investigation In Centreville: PoliceBlack Lives Matter Banner Stolen Again From Reston ChurchJK Expands Prince William Footprint With New 94-Acre Land DealBurglars Break Into 2 Village Center at Dulles StoresUpdated: Herndon Golf Course Death Appears To Be AccidentalCOVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Planned For 3 Days In BurkeOld Hat Bar Opening Delayed In Old Town AlexandriaHomelessness Point-In-Time Count Sees Regional ImprovementNew Hope Housing Director To Retire After 30 YearsCanine Cottage Court Visualizes Potential Vienna Zoning UpdateAdoptable Alexandria Pet: From Shy Cat To Purring MachineAnother Ramp Closure Coming At I-395, King Street In AlexandriaAlexandria Mask Mandate Tweaked To Match Virginia RequirementsCappies Review: 'Real Talk' At Langley High SchoolVA DMV To Expand Drivers License, Other Appointments In JuneRange Of Cuisines Coming To Western Market In Foggy BottomLake Contamination Kills Fish, Bird In Alexandria$10K In Merchandise Stolen From 2 City Businesses: Police ReportUpdated: McLean Man, 43, Killed In Great Falls Hit-And-RunBridge Construction Finished On Route 7 At Sugarland Run: VDOTFairfax Army Cadet Awarded Scholarship To Study At OxfordBob & Edith's Diner To Open Alexandria Location This FallIndecent Exposure At Arlington Park Under Investigation: ReportHelp Feed The Hungry At Tuesday's Fill The Cruiser Food Drive'Bar Rescue' Host Bringing Taffer's Tavern To Penn QuarterUpdated: Fairfax Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In CarPrince William Vaccine Update: Half Of Adults Received Vaccine3 Burglaries In One Night In Western Loudoun: PoliceLoudoun County Vaccine Update: Half Of Adults Fully VaccinatedSummer Concert Series Returns To Fredericksburg Area MuseumBank Robbery Suspect Apprehended In Stafford: PoliceDriver Dies After Crash On Cardinal Drive In Woodbridge: PoliceMotorcyclist Dies After Hitting Guide Wire In Manassas: PoliceCyclists Hit The Trails For First Tour de Hunter Mill Bike RideMeet The Candidate: Jennifer Carroll Foy Runs For VA GovernorFredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 11 Violations At 2 PlacesAshburn Restaurant Inspections: Dead Flies In Liquor BottlesLeesburg Restaurant Inspections: 10 Violations At 1 LocationFormer Green Beret Sentenced In Russian Espionage Case'Spa-Like' Dental Studios Coming To DC Area In AugustFunk Parade Raises Money For DC Youth Music Education ProgramsCappies Review: Man-Eating Pianos Stalk H-B Woodlawn StageArlington Restaurant Inspections: 46 Violations At 22 LocationsCandidate Profile: Alfonzo Lopez For VA House Of DelegatesCandidate Profile: Chanda Choun For Arlington County BoardArlington Rescue Personnel Respond To Crystal City FirePet Of The Week: This Tuxedo Cat Is Ready To Strut Her StuffNo New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Reported In ArlingtonCall For Kindness Winners Include Project In Loudoun CountyLorton Animal Shelter, Police Station Groundbreaking PlannedCelebrate Fairfax Festival Canceled In 2021COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Set For Fairfax Schools StudentsZero New COVID-19 Cases Reported In AlexandriaVaccinating Kids 12 & Up: VA Patch Readers Give Cautious YesNortham Directs $20M Investment To Unemployment Insurance ProgramPediatrician Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Child PatientsMulch Fire Prompts Fire Department Response In Newington AreaUpcoming Historical Markers A Product Of Springfield Student ClubReal Estate Tax Rate Reduction Included In 2022 Vienna BudgetCappies Review: 'The Seagull Project At Bishop Ireton High SchoolAlexandria Jazz Festival On For Memorial Day Weekend 2021Burke Centre Pools Open Registration For Summer 2021 SeasonMcLean Community Center Presents 2021 Board Election ResultsWill Eating 17-Year Cicadas Make NoVA, DC Pets Sick?Armed Robbery Leads To Shooting In Manassas: PoliceSummer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In FredericksburgBurglary Suspects Arrested In Sterling: PoliceVirginia Police More Likely To Stop, Search Black DriversSummer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In HerndonSummer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Fairfax CitySummer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In RestonSummer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In ArlingtonCandidate: Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Runs In 45th District HouseMeet The Candidate: Mark Levine For Lt. Governor, DelegateMeet The Candidate: Alyia Gaskins For Alexandria City CouncilCOVID-19 Friendly Event Returns To Support Local BusinessesVA Sheriff's Deputy Lifts Car To Free Pinned Woman: VideoKings Dominion To Reopen, No Face Masks For Fully VaccinatedMobile Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic Sites In Prince William CountyRescue Me: Rocki The Cheese-Loving Dog Needs A HomeSecurity Presence At Scott's Run To Begin Memorial DayAlexandria Inmate Dies After Suicide Attempt: Sheriff's OfficeFoundation Promotes Mental Health Action Day In ViennaRescue Me: Boris is A Goofball Who Needs A HomeRescue Me: Noah Is A Senior Dog Who Loves To ChillCandle Starts Fire In West Springfield Home: Fire DepartmentCalifornia Chicken Wings Robbed In Manassas By Man With KnifeHerndon Police Remind Potential Hires Of Updated PoliciesCandidate Profile: Takis Karantonis For Arlington County BoardFairfax Sheriff's Office Nursing Director Becomes U.S. CitizenMimi's Handmade Ice Cream Coming To Westpost At National Landing'No Silver Bullet' To Making Downtown Fairfax Viable: SnyderCapital Grille Brings Signature Steak, Wine Menu To FairfaxSecond Early Voting Location Proposed For Route 1 CorridorSummer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In AlexandriaSummer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food Near KingstowneFree Summer Musical Concerts Return To RCC Venues In June