Support For Business After Customer's Anti-Mask Rant: Patch PM

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

VIDEO: Community Rallies Around Coffee Shop After Anti-Mask Rant

A customer at a Sterling coffee shop was caught on video Sunday afternoon berating a barista for asking her to wear a mask while inside the shop. The barista offered to bring the customer's order outside. But the customer still went into a diatribe about her rights being violated when the barista asked her to put on a mask or wait outside for her order.

VA's Eastern Region Sees New High Of Coronavirus Hospitalizations

The Virginia Department of Health reported 999 additional coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing cumulative cases to 87,993. Northern Virginia accounted for 182 of these new cases, or 18 percent. Virginia's cumulative total of deaths is 2,125, and 7,738 hospitalizations have been reported throughout the pandemic.

Coronavirus: DC Health Adjusts Metric For Phase 3 Reopening

D.C. Department of Health reported Wednesday it was adjusting one of the metrics it was using to determine when the District would enter phase three of the city's phased reopening.

Vienna Student Stands Out For Work With Special Needs Students

With schools shutting down early due to the coronavirus, Bea Webster's senior year at Marshall High School didn't end the way she would've wanted it. But earlier in July, the lifelong Vienna resident was recognized for her academic accomplishments, activities, and work with special needs students throughout her high school career. The Fairfax County School Board presented Webster with the 2020 Laura Ashley Piper Scholarship in a July virtual meeting.

Noah Epps Advances To Live Show Portion of 'America's Got Talent'

Noah Epps, a 12-year-old dancer and actor from Ashburn, has advanced to the live show portion of the "America's Got Talent" variety show.

Unsolved Reston Homicide Listed On New Webpage

The Fairfax County Police Department has launched a cold case webpage to give more visibility to unsolved homicides. The page features cases spanning six decades from the 1960s to the 2010s, including one case in Reston.

• Unsolved Chantilly, Centreville Homicides Listed On New Webpage
• Unsolved Lorton Homicides Listed On New Webpage
• Unsolved Burke, Springfield Homicides Listed On New Webpage
• Unsolved McLean, Great Falls Homicides Listed On New Webpage
• Unsolved Franconia, Springfield Homicides Listed On New Webpage

Also Worth a Look Today

• UMW Aims To Address Teacher Shortage Through Stafford Agreement
• 'Loudoun Shops Black' Site Supports Black-Owned Businesses
• Ruthie's All-Day Eyes September Opening In Old Chocolate Factory
• Cornerstones Hosts Virtual Forum With Local State Lawmakers
• September's Falls Church Festival Canceled In 2020
• Groundbreaking Held For Franklin Park Trail, Round Hill Projects
• Shooting Victim Succumbs To Injuries; Death Ruled A Homicide
• Investigators Seek Information On Hybla Valley Fire
• Paddlers Must Exit Rappahannock At I-95 Bridge In August: VDOT
• Alexandria's First Homicide Of 2020 Reported In West End
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 12 Days With No Additional Deaths
• Mexican Restaurant From Tequila Grande Owners Opens In Oakton
• Herndon Woman Arrested In Stabbing Incident
• Pet Of The Week: Adopt Little Darling Darla

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Top 150,000; 21 States In 'Red Zone'
• Cooper Targets Late-Night Alcohol Sales In NC Coronavirus Order
• Great White Shark Headed Toward Long Island
• CT Teachers Worried About Safety Of Reopening Plans: Survey
• Marlins Benched Through Sunday Amid Coronavirus Outbreak