'Angels' Help Family Amid Positive Coronavirus Tests: Patch PM

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

Father In Tears Thanks 'Angels For My Family'

Funk's wife was already recovering from COVID-19 when he tested positive for the disease. On May 12, he was experiencing chest compressions, which were extremely painful.

July 4: Extensive Road Closures Around National Mall In DC

The area around the National Mall in D.C. will be filled with Fourth of July related activity, as well as First Amendment demonstrations on Saturday, July 4. At the same time, the Metropolitan Police Department and D.C. Department of transportation will be enacting extensive road closures.

NoVA Coronavirus Cases Remain Steady; Hampton Roads Sees Spike

With the long Independence Day holiday weekend approaching, Virginia health officials are urging residents to remain cautious about the coronavirus, especially if they plan to attend Fourth of July gatherings.

Summer Travel: DC, VA Among Best For Road Trips Plus Airport Tips

The Fourth of July holiday usually kick-starts family vacation travels, but trips away from home will look very different this summer as coronavirus makes many DC area families cautious. Instead of flying or taking a cruise, Americans will take 700 million road trips, accounting for 97 percent of all vacation-related travel, the American Automobile Association estimates.

Loudoun Hosting Series of 3 Drive-In Movies At Segra Field

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is hosting a series of three drive-in movies at Segra Field in July. Tickets for the first movie will be available Monday, July 6.

July 4 Light Show Planned At Springfield Town Center

Is your family looking for an alternative to fireworks this Fourth of July? A free light show is planned at Springfield Town Center, offering a way to celebrate safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Survey: Half Of Readers Say Virginia Schools Can Safely Reopen

About half of readers believe schools will be prepared to reopen for the new academic year amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to an informal Patch survey.

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• Free Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Event To Be Held In Stafford
• Tysons Firm Donates 15,000 Face Masks To Fairfax County
• Assaults By Bicyclist Reported On W&OD Trail: Vienna Police
• Alexandria Farmers Markets Will Resume On-Site Food Prep
• Alexandria Man Charged In Crystal City Malicious Wounding Case
• Here Are The Most Popular Dog Breeds In DC For 2020
• DC Coronavirus Update: 1 New Death; 25 Additional Cases
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 3 Days With No Additional Deaths
• 2 Homicides Under Investigation By DC Police
• What's Open, Closed In Falls Church For July 4, 2020 Observation

Across America

• Coronavirus Slams U.S. As Cases Hit 50,700 In One Day
• Texas Governor Mandates Face Masks Amid Coronavirus Spikes
• Jeffrey Epstein's Companion Arrested In NH; Has North Shore Ties
• Until Death Do Us Part: Couple With Coronavirus Die Holding Hands