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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.

Washington Redskins Name And Logo Gone After 87 Years

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder bowed to public and corporate pressure Monday, announcing the team is getting rid of the Redskins name after 87 years with it. The sports franchise said it plans to reveal a new name at a later date.

• Fan Favorite To Replace Redskins Name Has Trademark Claim

State Trooper On Leave After 2019 Fairfax County Traffic Stop

A Virginia state trooper is on administrative leave and faces a criminal investigation for his conduct against a Black driver during a 2019 traffic stop in Fairfax County.

New Coronavirus Cases Stable In NoVA, Statewide Average Rises

Virginia's coronavirus cases increased by 1,002 from Thursday to Friday as the 7-day average of new cases continues to rise. The latest cumulative totals are 75,433 cases, 7,087 hospitalizations and 2,013 deaths, according to Virginia Department of Health data.

• VA Deaths From Coronavirus Top 2K As New Case Surge Continues
• Northam Urges Compliance With Rules Amid Hampton Roads Case Spike
• 1K New Virginia Coronavirus Cases, Positive Rate Above 7 Percent
• NoVA Goes 2 Straight Days Without New Reported Coronavirus Death
• Virginia's Daily Coronavirus Cases Hit New High In July

DC Mayor To Extend Coronavirus Public Health Emergency To October

Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday she was going to extend the District's public health emergency due to expire on July 24. She originally declared the emergency on March 11 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

• DC Mayor Postpones Decision For Reopening Schools By 2 Weeks

Family Of Ashburn Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash Urges Caution

Damion Robinson was traveling on his motorcycle last month to a friend's house to take care of their dog. Only a half-mile from his home in Ashburn, a car suddenly pulled out in front of him. The car crashed into Robinson, leaving him seriously injured. Robinson, 27, died from his injuries a few hours later at a nearby hospital.

No High School Football In Virginia This Fall Due To Coronavirus

High school football and other high-contact sports will not be played in Virginia this fall due to concerns about spreading the coronavirus, according to the Virginia High School League. Plans are under review, however, that could shift the football season to spring 2021.

Manassas Schools To Begin Year With 100-Percent Distance Learning

The School Board of the City of Manassas, at a special meeting Tuesday, approved 100-percent distance learning for the opening of the 2020-2021 school year.

• Superintendent Calls For Delayed Start To Arlington School Year
• Prince William Schools To Reopen Virtually For Most Students

Fredericksburg Urges Virginia To Rename Jefferson Davis Highway

The Fredericksburg City Council adopted a resolution Tuesday urging the Virginia General Assembly, during its special session in August, to remove the Jefferson Davis Highway name from U.S. Route 1 statewide and replace it with a name that is more inclusive and not connected to the Confederacy.

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• The Irish Walk To Close After 50 Years In Alexandria
• Extreme Heat Wave Moves Into DC, NoVA This Weekend
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• Virginia Becomes First State To Mandate COVID-19 Precautions In All Workplaces
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• National Building Museum Hires Director Emeritus Of Smithsonian
• Georgetown Restaurants Serving Meals In Parking Spaces Outside
• Fredericksburg To Discuss Protests Held Outside Leaders' Homes
• Loudoun Board Delays Decision On Police Department Referendum
• Half Of Loudoun Parents Pick 100-Percent Distance Learning Option
• Student Athlete At Broad Run Tests Positive For Coronavirus
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• Mask-Wearing First Lady Melania Trump Visits D.C. Mission
• Former Neo-Nazi Leader Pleads Guilty In 'Swatting' Scheme
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• KKK Recruitment Sticker Found In Lake Ridge Community: Police
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• Vienna's Caffe Amouri Celebrates 10th Anniversary During Pandemic
• Woodbridge Woman Indicted On Manslaughter Charge In Fatal Crash
• FCCPS Eyes Phased Return For All Elementary Students
• 850 D.C. Households To Participate In Serology Survey
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• Clothing Store Endures Slower Sales During Phased Reopening
• DC Rescue Teams Use Crane To Remove Injured Construction Workers
• Fairfax County To Review 9-1-1 System, Rethink Police Response
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• Additional Funding For Fairfax Small Business Grants Approved
• Alexandria Police Department's 150th Anniversary Recognized
• LCSO Charges 2 Men In Killing Of Winchester Man
• 19-Year-Old Man Dies From Gunshot Wound In Woodbridge: Police
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• Suspect Sought After Annandale Shooting
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