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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 efforts to rename highways named after Confederate generals and other topics.

DC To Require Masks Indoors For Everyone Older Than 2

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order Thursday requiring that masks be required in public indoor settings beginning at 5 a.m. on Saturday.

• Northam Recommends Masks For Vaccinated In Public Indoor Settings
• Face Masks Required For Start Of Fairfax School Year

Federal Charges Filed Against Man In Connection With Capitol Riot

A man from King George was arrested on Wednesday after he was charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Officials said the man, James Russell Davis, was a former Marine and a self-proclaimed member of the Proud Boys.

Body Of Lorton's Emily Lu Found, Woodbridge Man Charged: Police

The body of 72-year-old Emily Lu of Lorton has been found, and a Woodbridge man was charged by Fairfax County police with second degree murder and felony disposal of Lu's body, the Fairfax County Police Department said Saturday.

Vaccine Mandate To Be Explored For Fairfax Government Workers

Fairfax County will look into a potential COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county government employees after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a board matter Tuesday.

Nationals Game Postponed As Team Deals With COVID-19 Outbreak

Major League Baseball postponed Wednesday night's game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies as the Nationals deal with a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff members.

Sick Or Dying Bird Reports Down In Virginia, Cause Still Unknown

After Virginia and other states began receiving reports of a mysterious illness sickening or killing birds in late May, reports are starting to go down. However, the cause of the birds' illness and deaths remains unknown.

Virginia Plans $500M Investment To Improve Air Quality In Schools

Virginia plans to invest $500 million to improve ventilation and air quality in public schools as part of the state's effort to reduce the risk of airborne illnesses, including COVID-19.

Washington Football Team Hosting COVID Vaccines At Training Camp

The Virginia Department of Health will hold a mobile vaccination clinic at the Washington Football Team's training camp site in Richmond Wednesday through Saturday.

Biden DOJ Wants Identity Of NoVA Woman's Employer Kept Secret

The U.S. government wants to keep secret the employment details of a Northern Virginia woman accused in the traffic death of a British teenager in 2019.

Fairfax County Plastic Bag Tax Public Hearing Set For September

A proposed 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags in Fairfax County will go to a public hearing on Sept. 14. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors authorized the public hearing Tuesday.

$1 Million Awarded To Haymarket Man By Virginia Lottery

Jeff Rowland, a man from Haymarket, had a win-win decision to make. He had to choose between $1,000 per week for the rest of his life, or a one-time payout of $1 million from the Virginia Lottery.

VA's Strained Behavioral Health System To Get $485M Boost

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday he was committing $485 million in federal and state funding to strengthen the state's behavioral health system.

McLean Students Bring Joy Of Art To Hospital Patients

A group of McLean High School students are keeping local hospital patients engaged through the best way they know how: art.

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday 2021: Dates, What's Included

Every summer, Virginia residents get a three-day sales tax holiday with tax-free shopping on select items. Many families take advantage of the tax-free shopping to buy clothing, school supplies, emergency preparedness products and more.

DC Area Restaurants Nominated For 2021 RAMMY Awards

Dozens of restaurants in D.C. were among the finalists for the 2021 RAMMYs, the regional restaurant and food service awards held by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW).

• Fairfax Restaurants Nominated For 2021 RAMMY Awards
• Herndon Restaurants Nominated For 2021 RAMMY Awards
• Reston Restaurants Nominated For 2021 RAMMY Awards
• Arlington Restaurants Nominated For 2021 RAMMY Awards
• Falls Church Restaurant Nominated For 2021 RAMMY Award
• Vienna Restaurants Nominated For 2021 RAMMY Awards
• Burke-Founded Glory Days Grill To Receive 2021 RAMMY Award