Parking Spaces Eyed For Outdoor Dining Amid Reopening: Patch PM

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

DC Officials React To Death Of George Floyd In Minneapolis

Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham shared their reactions Friday to the death earlier this week of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis.

Trump Pushes For Big July 4 DC Event Despite Coronavirus Limits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation's capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region — one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus — warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.

Outdoor Fitness, Dining Flexibility Allowed For Fairfax Reopening

On Thursday, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved emergency rules allowing flexibility for outdoor restaurant and exercise facilities as phase one of reopening starts Friday. The board also allowed blanket approval for individual Virginia ABC license applications.

• Fredericksburg Tests Outdoor Dining Program To Help Businesses
• Outdoor Dining Areas Expanded For Phase 1 Reopening In Alexandria
• Herndon Issuing Temporary Outdoor Dining Permits

Some DMV Locations In NoVA To Reopen, 42K Coronavirus Cases

As coronavirus-related restrictions started to be eased on Friday in Northern Virginia, some of the region's DMV locations will reopen.

• Northam Allows NASCAR Events, Recreation At Virginia Beaches
• Kaine Reports Positive Antibody Test; 10K Testing Jump In VA

DC Reopening Brings Expanded Services, Lowered Speed Limits

As D.C. enters its first full day of a phased reopening Friday, city leaders announced a number of expanded services for District residents, as well as reduced speed limits in some of the city's neighborhoods.

• Coronavirus Numbers Continue To Improve As DC Reopens

NoVA Waterparks Closed For Summer; Status Of Parks, Pools

With phase one reopening underway in Northern Virginia on Friday, many parks have reopened to visitors with limits on amenities. One feature that won't open this summer will be regional water parks.

Potomac Mills Reopens, Supports Local Nonprofits

Potomac Mills opened Friday with comprehensive coronavirus health and safety policies in place to help protect patrons and workers from the coronavirus.

• Springfield Town Center Reopens With Safety Guidelines On May 29

Also Worth a Look Today

• New Loudoun Co. Task Force To Address Coronavirus Test Access
• Coronavirus Creates Shift In Home-Buying Trends In Fredericksburg
• Opinion: Uniting To Help Feed Veterans In DC During COVID-19
• Eaton DC Helps District Endure Coronavirus Pandemic
• Fairfax County Libraries To Start Curbside Pickup
• 1 Lane Of Tysons Road Closing For Pedestrian, Bicyclist Use
• Vienna School Sends Off Students With 'Drive Bye' Parade
• Loudoun County Coronavirus Update: 111 New Cases
• Prince William County Coronavirus Update: 113 New Cases
• County Launches 'Loudoun Is Ready' Pledge Campaign For Businesses
• State Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash After Chase
• 4 Alexandria Farmers Markets Can Open For In-Person Buying
• Phase One Reopening: Status Of Del Ray Restaurants
• DC Teen Faces Homicide Charge In April Shooting: Police
• Suspect Charged In Stabbing of 2-Year-Old Girl: DC Police
• Herndon Man Charged With Sexual Battery: Police
• Child Sex Abuse Suspect Sought By DC Police
• Candidate Profile: Eleanor Ory For Shadow DC Senate Seat
• Candidate Profile: Nate Derenge For Ward 8 Seat
• Mildred 'Millie' Esther Gnerre Swedberg, 84, Trained Musician

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus Blog: CDC Recommends Bubble-Like Workplaces
• PHOTOS: Devastation In Minneapolis As Unrest Spreads Across U.S.
• 13 Good News Stories: Americans Find The Upside To Life Upended
• IL Reopening: Businesses Ready, Many Customers Anxious
• Twitter: Trump's Minneapolis Tweet Is 'Glorifying Violence'