Coronavirus Outbreak Sends School To Virtual Learning: Patch PM

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

COVID Outbreak Causes Fredericksburg Middle School To Go Virtual

Walker-Grant Middle School is switching back to virtual learning immediately due to multiple COVID-19 outbreaks, according to the school. The Fredericksburg school will stick with virtual learning until at least Sept. 7.

Capitol Officers Sue Trump, Far-Right Groups Over Jan. 6 Attack

Seven officers from the U.S. Capitol Police filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his longtime adviser Roger Stone and members of far-right extremist groups, alleging they conspired to use violence on Jan. 6 to attempt to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election.

• Capitol Police Officer Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Breaks Silence

Chemical Spill Near Manassas Sends Workers to Hospital: Report

Fifteen employees at a Northern Virginia recycling facility were hospitalized Friday morning after a chemical spill at the plant, according to reports.

Coronavirus Death Of Child Under Age 10 Reported In NoVA

The Virginia Department of Health confirmed Thursday a child under ten with COVID-19 died in Northern Virginia. This is the region's first COVID-19 death in the 0 to 9 age group. There have been four COVID-19 deaths in the age group.

Afghan Refugees Get Helping Hand From Vienna Presbyterian

A Vienna church is among the local organizations helping refugees who are escaping Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control of the country.

Also Worth a Look Today

• 'Runner-Friendly Community' Designation Renewed In Fredericksburg
• Capitol Officers Sue Trump, Far-Right Groups Over Jan. 6 Attack
• Do The Time Warp Again: DC Hosts 45th Anniversary of Rocky Horror
• COVID Outbreak Causes Fredericksburg Middle School To Go Virtual
• Chemical Spill Near Manassas Sends Workers to Hospital: Report
• Man Arrested After Spitting at, Kicking Fairfax City Officers
• Flash Flood Watch Issued For DC, NoVa; Thunderstorms Expected
• 1 Injured In Fire At Crystal City Apartment Building: Report
• Man Arrested For Spitting At, Kicking Fairfax City Officers
• Peeping Incident In Courthouse Area Under Investigation: Police
• Capitol Police Officer Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Breaks Silence
• Firefighters To Collect 'Fill The Boot' Donations In Alexandria
• Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Friendly And Handsome Cheddar
• Alexandria Man Gets Second Child Pornography Conviction
• Capital Beltway Lane Closures Planned Next 2 Nights In Tysons
• Coronavirus Death Of Child Under Age 10 Reported In NoVA
• Woodlawn Area House Fire Displaces 2 People
• March On For Voting Rights In DC: Time, Location, More
• Wonk Cat Missing For 2 Weeks From American University Campus
• Afghan Refugees Get Helping Hand From Vienna Presbyterian
• Man Wanted In Reston Bank Robbery Arrested In Richmond: Report

Also Worth a Look Today

• Families Defeat Gov. Ron DeSantis Over FL School Mask Lawsuit
• Marches For Voting Rights Planned In Several U.S. Cities
• Woman Loses Husband To COVID-19: 'I Can't Live Without You'
• Teen's Mom: 'We Just Want To Make Sure Her Name Lives On’
• Ohio Navy Medic Among Those Killed In Afghanistan Terror Attack