Civilian Review Boards For Police Draw Mixed Opinions: Patch PM

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

Thousands Expected At 1963 March on Washington Commemoration

(AP) Capping a week of protests and outrage over the police shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin, civil rights advocates sought to highlight the scourge of police and vigilante violence against Black Americans at a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Virginia Lawmakers Push For Police Review Boards With 'Teeth'

Members of a police consulting firm hired by the city of Fredericksburg completed their initial round of community engagement this week as they review the city's police department and its deployment of chemical agents and arrests of protesters between May 31 to June 2 in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Dranesville Library Trustee Resigns After Diverse Book Discussion

As a Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees member faces calls for his resignation or removal for comments on the diverse titles featured in the library online catalog, another trustee who offered comments has resigned.

Noah Epps Hopes To Wow 'America's Got Talent' With New Routine

Noah Epps, a 12-year-old dancer from Ashburn, will be appearing on "America's Got Talent" on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. to perform a new dance routine and try to secure a spot in the show's semifinals.

Lord & Taylor Closing DC, VA Stores In Nationwide Shutdown

Lord & Taylor is closing all of its remaining stores, including a Washington, D.C., location and the last northern Virginia site, as the retailer gears up for a series of going-out-of-business sales.

Yoga Studio Helps Members Cope With Pandemic: Alexandria Hero

We received several nominations for Suzanne Leitner-Wise, founder of 532Yoga in Alexandria, from Katherine Sheriff, Lindsay Gaudet and Dolores Korba. All three praised her for keeping the yoga studio going and helping them cope during the stressful time of the pandemic.

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NoVA Accounts For Almost A Third Of State's New Coronavirus Cases

The Virginia Department of Health reported 1,013 new coronavirus cases on Friday, bringing the cumulative total in the state to 117,592 cases. Twenty-three deaths were reported Friday. A total of 2,550 people have died from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic and 9,460 people have been hospitalized.

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• Small Business Approval Changes To Be Considered In Alexandria
• Bailey's Crossroads Murder Suspect Extradited, Charged
• Crumbl Cookies Sets Opening Date For Vienna Location
• Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week 2020 Extended To Labor Day
• Family-Run Celebrity Delly Celebrates 45 Years Of Business
• Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DC, NoVA Ahead Of Laura
• Curbside Yard Waste Collection To Resume In Arlington
• Child Care Options Detailed As Alexandria School Year Approaches

Across America

• 4 Dead In Louisiana As Laura Moves Into Arkansas
• U.S. College Towns Shut Down As Virus Cases Soar
• Donald Trump Accepts GOP's Nomination For President
• Kyle Rittenhouse Faces Homicide Charges In Kenosha Shooting: DA
• Fans Outraged At Tampa Bay Rays For Sitting Out Game