School Renamed For John Lewis, NFL Team Name For Season: Patch PM

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

School Board To Rename Lee High School For John Lewis

Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield has a new name after a unanimous Fairfax County School Board vote Thursday. The school has been named for John Lewis, the late congressman and civil rights leader. The new name will go into effect for the 2020-2021 school year.

Washington To Be Called 'Washington Football Team' In 2020 Season

The Washington NFL franchise, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, is officially changing its name to the Washington Football Team, at least for the 2020 season. The team announced the decision to go with Washington Football Team as its new name on Thursday, more than a week after it said it would no longer be known as the Redskins.

Monsanto To Pay DC $52M To Clean Up Anacostia, Potomac Rivers

Monsanto has agreed to pay the District $52 million to clean up toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) contamination in the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers.

Deaths Down In Virginia As Coronavirus Hospitalizations Increase

The Virginia Department of Health reported 844 additional coronavirus cases on Thursday, with Northern Virginia accounting for 169, or 20 percent, of the new cases. The statewide daily increase was down from the 1,022-case increase from Tuesday to Wednesday.

Herndon Temple Baptist Finds Solution For Hybrid Reopening

In Fairfax County, the decision has been made. After a lengthy work session on Tuesday, the Fairfax County School Board supported Superintendent Scott Brabrand's recommendation for Fairfax County Public Schools' approximately 189,000 students start the school year virtually.

One Herndon private school, though, is taking a different approach to how it is going to begin the new school year.

2020 State Fair Of Virginia Canceled Due To Coronavirus

The State Fair of Virginia won't be held for the first time in decades due to the coronavirus pandemic. It would have been held Sept. 25 through Oct. 4, 2020 at the Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. A modified State Fair 4-H Livestock Show will take place.

Lightning Strike In Nokesville Startles Kids, Family Dog

On Wednesday, strong storms produced downed trees, up to three inches of rain, and power outages across the region.

McLean Resident Identified In Potomac River Death

A body found Tuesday night in the Potomac River between Virginia and Maryland near Great Falls has been identified as a McLean resident.

Ashburn 7th Grader Reaches New Stage Of 'America's Got Talent'

Ashburn dancer Noah Epps has advanced to the next stage of "America's Got Talent" and will be featured on the episode that airs Tuesday, July 28 at 8 p.m. ET.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Ticket Lottery Introduced For Alexandria Public Pool Access
• Exhibit Spotlights Art By Those Struggling With Mental Illness
• Superintendent Recommends Virtual Start For Falls Church Schools
• New Businesses, Farmers Market Opening At The Boro In Tysons
• Loudoun Plans New Rabies Vaccine Event Due To Strong Demand
• New Sculptures On Display, For Sale In Leesburg's Raflo Park
• DC Man Pleads Guilty To Robbery Leading To Beltway Crash
• The Arden Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground
• DC Police Employee Killed In Domestic Dispute With Son
• 5 Counts Of Possession Of Child Pornography Filed: Police
• AMC Theatres Delaying Summer Reopening
• Fort Totten Homicide Suspect Caught On Video: Police
• Indecent Exposure Suspect Sought In Pentagon City Incident
• 2 Suspicious Missing Person Cases In DC Under Investigation
• DC Coronavirus Update: 1 New Death; 42 Additional Cases
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 6 Days With No New Reported Deaths

Across America

• U.S. Passes 4M Cases; Cities Warned To Take 'Aggressive' Action
• Florida Sets New 1-Day Record For Coronavirus Deaths
• Trump Cancels GOP Convention In Florida, Citing Virus Concerns
• Significant Increase In Young People With Coronavirus: Cuomo