Monkeypox Case, Response To Texas School Shooting | Top News

Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.

Memorial Day Weekend Events: Parades, Festivals Around Northern VA, DC

The three-day Memorial Day weekend will bring plenty of events in Northern Virginia and DC, from ceremonies honoring those who have died in the armed forces, to performances and other events to welcome summer.

• Stores, Restaurants Open On Memorial Day 2021 In DC, NoVA
• Aldi, Walmart, Giant: Memorial Day 2021 Grocery Store Hours In VA, DC
• Memorial Day 2022: When’s Best Time To Get Out Of Town In DC Region
• 2022 National Memorial Day Concert Broadcast Live From Washington, DC
• Memorial Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Alexandria
• Memorial Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In McLean
• Memorial Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Arlington
• Memorial Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Falls Church
• Memorial Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Kingstowne
• Memorial Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Vienna
• Memorial Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Reston
• Memorial Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Herndon
• Memorial Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Fairfax City
• Memorial Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Washington, DC

Virginia's 1st Monkeypox Case Diagnosed In NoVA Woman

A Northern Virginia woman who recently traveled to Africa has tested positive for monkeypox, the first case of monkeypox reported in Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health announced Thursday afternoon.

Alexandria High School Student Killed In Off-Campus Fight Identified

Alexandria City Public Schools has identified the teenager stabbed to death during a large fight near Alexandria City High School on Tuesday afternoon.

• School Security Enhancements Made After Alexandria Student's Death

Gun Violence Awareness Day Declared Hours Before Texas School Shooting

Hours before an 18-year-old gunman shot and killed 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors passed a proclamation designating June 3 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Fairfax County.

• Walkout, Die-In Staged At Falls Church Schools In Protest Of Shootings
• APS Prioritizes Security In All School Buildings: Superintendent
• Police Increase Presence At Leesburg Schools After Texas Shooting
• Prince William Police Reaffirm School Safety In Wake Of Texas Shooting

NOAA Hurricane Forecast 2022: Alex, Bonnie, Colin, Danielle, Earl

Virginia and D.C. residents should get ready for another busy hurricane season.

What Has, And Has Not, Changed In VA Since George Floyd's Death

Two years ago, on May 25, 2020, George Floyd died while gasping for air under the knee of Derek Chauvin, a veteran Minneapolis police officer.

As Depp Vs. Heard Enters Final Stretch, Crowds Still Gather In Fairfax

Six weeks into the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial, supporters continue to show up outside the Fairfax County Courthouse, hoping to get a glimpse of the two celebrities on their way to and from court.

Injury Of Special Needs Child On Vienna School Bus Leads To Charges

Two school bus staff are facing charges related to a child's injury on a school bus in Vienna during March, according to the police department.

Effort To Recall 2 Loudoun School Board Members Dismissed By Judge

An effort to recall two Loudoun County School Board members died in Loudoun County Circuit Court on Monday. The petitions to recall Brenda Sheridan and Atoosa Reaser failed after a judge found that they did not present enough evidence to warrant the board members' removal.

Fairfax Board Seeks To Improve County's Response To Homelessness

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a measure Tuesday directing county staff to evaluate the temporary housing program used during the pandemic to identify ways to improve the county's response to homelessness.

Catalytic Converter Thefts On The Rise Across Fairfax County: Police

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across Fairfax County, according to the Fairfax County Police officer in charge of investigating such crimes in the Reston District.