Large Food Donation Effort, Local Chefs On 'Chopped': News Nearby

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight:

• A Simple Gesture To Pick Up 1,300 Bags Of Food This Weekend
• Wawa Announces Tesla Giveaway At Vienna Kickoff Event
• Closed Tent Allowance For Outdoor Dining Proposed In Fairfax Co.

Loudoun Schools Issue Apology To Black Residents For Segregation

Loudoun County Public Schools issued a formal apology to the county's Black community for its operation of segregated schools and the lasting impact that the racist actions of county leaders had on Black students and Black residents in the county.

2 Alexandria Restaurants To Appear On Food Network's 'Chopped'

Two chefs from Alexandria restaurants will appear on Food Network's "Chopped" on Tuesday night.

Some DC School Programs Begin To Reopen For In-Person Learning

Although the majority of D.C. Public Schools students won't be returning to their classrooms until at least the start of the second term on Nov. 9, students in select programs will begin returning to school this week and throughout October.

New Data On Community Transmission By Region Provided In Virginia

On Monday, the Virginia Department of Health launched a new data dashboard showing community transmission of the coronavirus as well as visualizations for Centers for Disease Control school metrics to inform local decision-making.

National Coffee Day 2020: Find Deals In The DC Area

Tuesday is National Coffee Day and coffee shops across the country are offering special deals to celebrate the day. Here are some of the best deals you can find in the area, according to USA Today and local businesses.

• National Coffee Day 2020: Find Deals In The Georgetown Area
• National Coffee Day 2020: Find Deals In The Fairfax Area
• National Coffee Day 2020: Find Deals In The Reston Area
• National Coffee Day 2020: Find Deals In The Herndon Area
• National Coffee Day 2020: Find Deals In The Arlington Area

Fairfax Prosecutor Slams Predecessors For Staffing 'Crisis'

The Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney warned county leaders of an "unsettling" lack of resources in his office compared to other jurisdictions across Virginia, a dilemma that is making it hard for the office to meet its obligations.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Town Hall Planned On Development Proposal In Falls Church
• Meeting Planned On Taylor Run Stream Restoration In Alexandria
• Safe Ways To Enjoy Fredericksburg This Fall During Coronavirus
• Fairfax Businesses Can Apply For New Round Of Coronavirus Grants
• Woodbridge Man Strikes Vehicles With Skateboard, Tool: Police
• Spotsylvania Wins Competition For Large Veterans Affairs Clinic
• Fauquier Crash Leaves 2 Dead, Others Clinging To Life: Police
• DC Police Investigate Armed Carjacking In Fort Totten Area
• Herndon Government Offices Closed Monday, Oct. 12
• Fight At Lyon Park Business Leads To Injuries: Police Report
• Arlington Coronavirus Update 150 People Have Died Of COVID-19
• Stafford Man Dies After Getting Shot By His Older Brother: Police

Across America

• Pandemic Far From Over As Global Deaths Top 1 Million: BLOG
• New CA Fires Take A Deadly and Destructive Turn; 29 Dead In 2020
• Livestream: 1st Presidential Debate In Cleveland, Trump Vs Biden
• 2020 Census To End Oct. 5 Despite Court Order: Official
• Virtual Thanksgiving Gatherings Recommended By CDC In 2020