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Loudoun County's handling of the decision to use the Rust library, above, and Ashburn library as child care centers is drawing intense criticism.
Loudoun County's handling of the decision to use the Rust library, above, and Ashburn library as child care centers is drawing intense criticism. (Google Maps)

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

VA Governor Urges Vigilance With Coronavirus Ahead Of Labor Day

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam urged residents to continue practicing social distancing and the wearing of face coverings over the long Labor Day weekend in order to avoid the spikes in coronavirus cases that the state saw after the Memorial Day and July 4 holidays.

DC Coronavirus Restrictions May Not Change Until November

Mayor Muriel Bowser said that restrictions put place due to the coronavirus pandemic may not be lifted until November. That's when students in D.C. Public Schools would be heading back to their classrooms for the start of their second term.

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18-Year-Old Man Dead After Being Shot By DC Police

Metropolitan Police Department released body-cam footage Thursday in connection with Wednesday's fatal shooting of 18-year-old Deon Kay. The video was released pursuit to the D.C. City Council's Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2020.

DC Mayor Fears Race War; Concerned Over Outside Agitators

Mayor Muriel Bowser blamed outside agitators for creating havoc and disrupting peaceful demonstrations over the weekend in the District of Columbia. She criticized President Donald Trump's Twitter attacks about the violence and said outsiders will not be allowed to start a race war.

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Legendary Georgetown Coach John Thompson Dies At 78

John Thompson Jr., who led Georgetown University to the 1984 national championship, has died at age 78. Hired in 1972, Thompson transformed Georgetown into a basketball juggernaut and played an important role in turning the Big East into an elite college conference.

Decision To Use Loudoun Libraries For Child Care Stuns Residents

Loudoun County library officials and county residents are expressing disbelief with the county's decision to close two county libraries and use them as child care centers, especially with the large amount of school space available due to the county school system starting the year with 100-percent remote learning.

Indoor And Outdoor Face Mask Requirement Proposed In Alexandria

A more expansive face mask requirement is under consideration in Alexandria amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic. City Council will consider an indoor and outdoor face mask mandate where physical distancing cannot be maintained.

McLean Giant Worker Threatened After Asking Man To Wear Mask

A man is facing assault charges for his response after an employee asked him to wear a face mask inside the McLean Giant store Monday.

Buckle Up, Stay Sober On Labor Day Weekend: VA State Police

Road trips have been the primary mode of transportation for families across Virginia since the start of the coronavirus crisis and AAA is expecting that trend to continue during Labor Day weekend. With Labor Day traffic deaths on the rise for the past three years, the Virginia State Police is urging drivers to stay alert, stay sober and wear their seatbelts.

Washington Football Team Kicks Off NFL Season: Schedule Here

Professional football returns after the Labor Day weekend, with all 32 National Football League teams kicking off play the week of Sept. 10-13, including the Washington Football Team.

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