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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 new coronavirus and other topics.

Virginia's Phase 3 Reopening Scheduled To Begin July 1: Governor

• Readers Split On Virginia's Readiness For Phase 3 Reopening
• Northam Cites Health Crisis In Naming Nursing Homes In Outbreaks
• Northam Addresses Eviction Proceedings, Phase 3 Reopening
• VA Long-Term Care Facilities Account For Vast Majority Of Deaths
• Virginia's Coronavirus Positive Rate Reaches New Low: Northam
• VA Coronavirus Health Data Moving In Promising Direction

Protesters Call For Removal Of Confederate Monument In Fairfax

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to begin the process of inventorying all public places in the county that have Confederate names as a step toward renaming them. This includes all monuments, street names, recreation centers and parks, as well as all county buildings and properties.

• Fairfax Begins Process To Rename Confederate Properties

Arlington Work Crews Remove Chalk Messages About Racial Equality

Dozens of Arlington neighbors and residents have visited the home of Alex and Yavaal Hampton in the Boulevard Manor neighborhood in the last two days.

Robert E. Lee High School In Springfield To Be Renamed

The Fairfax County School Board voted Tuesday to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield. Once a new name is chosen, it will take effect in the 2020-2021 school year.

• Loudoun To Accept Public Input On 'Raiders' Name Change Proposal

Washington Redskins Disown Team's Former Segregationist Owner

The Washington Redskins said Wednesday they will remove George Preston Marshall's name from all official team material, including its Ring of Fame, History Wall and website. Marshall, the football team's founding owner, was the last NFL owner to integrate his team's roster.

Daniel Gade Wins GOP Primary In Virginia To Take On Mark Warner

The Republican Senate primary in Virginia wasn't much of a fight, with American University professor Daniel Gade of Alexandria easily defeating Thomas A. Speciale II of Woodbridge and Alissa A. Baldwin of Lunenburg County for the Republican nomination.

• Republicans Nominate Marine To Oppose Wexton In 10th District

City Of Alexandria Bans Guns On Its Property

Alexandria City Council unanimously voted Saturday to ban guns and ammunition on city property. Beginning on July 1, it will be a Class 1 misdemeanor to possess, carry or transport firearms or ammunition in any city-owned or operated building, park or recreational or community facility as well as special events requiring a permit on public streets, roads, alleys, sidewalks or public right of way.

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• Suffragist Memorial In Lorton To Get White House Fence Donation
• Fredericksburg Seniors Attend Graduation, Test Positive For Virus
• Where To Find Locally Sewn, Sold Face Coverings In Georgetown
• Update: Silver Spring Teen Dies Of Drowning In Reston
• Alexandria Police Officer Dismissed Over Use-Of-Force Incident
• Metro To Reopen Most NoVA Stations Closed During Pandemic
• Metro Plans Reopenings Of West Falls Church, Silver Line Stations
• Ashburn HS Senior Wants Classmates To Take Pride In Achievements
• 12 People Rescued From Potomac River Near Georgetown Saturday
• Highway Marker To Honor Ona Judge, Washington's Escaped Slave
• Protesters Maintain Pressure On Fairfax Leaders To Reform Police
• Madison Student Aims To Educate With Anti-Vaping Nonprofit
• DC To Honor LGBTQ Pride With Design Painted On City Street
• Hotel Rooms Help Fairfax County Homeless During Pandemic
• Police Use Of Force Committee Created In Falls Church
• DC Mayor Encourages Residents To Stay Home July 4th
• 2020 Alexandria Resident Survey: Affordability Rated Poorly
• Herndon Native Helps Fight Food Insecurity During Coronavirus
• VA Democratic Party Urges Voters To Defeat Redistricting Reform Amendment
• After A String Of Losses, Virginia Republicans Wrestle With Hard Right's Influence
• DC Coronavirus Update: 3 New Deaths; 26 Additional Cases
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 5 New Deaths; 4 New Cases
• Fairfax County Coronavirus Update: ZIP Code Case Rates, Phase 3
• Alexandria Coronavirus: Long-Term Care Facility Data, Phase 3
• Prince William County Man Wins $100,000 Playing Powerball
• Osbourn High School Senior: Ignore The Haters On Road To Success
• Fredericksburg Takes Applications For Coronavirus Business Grants
• Patient First Offering COVID-19 Antibody Testing At NoVA Centers
• Fredericksburg Begins Process To Address Institutional Racism
• Loudoun Libraries Reopen All Branches With Mask Requirement
• Loudoun Schools Reach 1 Millionth Meal Since Start Of Coronavirus
• The Birchmere To Reopen With Limits In Alexandria
• Free Coronavirus Testing Event To Be Held In Fredericksburg
• Vienna Resident Receives Corporate Social Responsibility Award
• Ashburn Student Reaches Finals of 'America’s Top Young Scientist'
• Manassas Coronavirus Program Helps Residents Pay Rent, Utilities
• Premium Advice: Shop Around For Car Insurance In DC Region
• Retiring Oakton Nonprofit CEO Greeted With Drive-By Parade
• Families Have 2 Choices For Return To Fairfax County Schools