Mall To Reopen, Fireworks Event Planned Amid Pandemic: Patch PM

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

DC Firefighters Bring Fire At Metro HQ Under Control

D.C. Fire and EMS extinguished an early morning fire that took place at Metro's headquarters in the Jackson Graham Building in downtown D.C., according to posts on the department's Twitter account.

Inova Announces Plans For Franconia-Springfield Hospital

On Tuesday, Inova Health System announced intentions to add a hospital in the Franconia-Springfield area. The hospital will be built on recently acquired property next to the Inova HealthPlex – Franconia/Springfield on Walker Lane.

Fairfax County Cases Exceed 10K, What Phase 1 Means For NoVA

On Wednesday, 902 additional cases of the coronavirus and 45 deaths have been reported in the commonwealth, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The latest cumulative totals are 40,249 cases, 1,281 deaths, and 4,385 hospitalizations. Gov. Ralph Northam confirmed Wednesday all of Virginia will be in phase one of reopening by Friday, May 29 as Northern Virginia, city of Richmond and Accomack County join the rest of the commonwealth.

DC To Enter Phased Reopening On Friday With Some Restrictions

Mayor Muriel Bowser is signing an executive order Wednesday to lift her stay-at-home order, moving the city closer to a Phase One opening on Friday. She signed the original order on March 30 to stem the spread of COVID-19, the illness associated with the coronavirus.

Chantilly Apartment Fire Displaces 33, Causes $700K In Damage

The apartment building fire that brought rescue crews from several surrounding towns on Monday was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, Loudoun County Fire officials have determined.

State Police: 8 Deaths, 70 DUIs Over Memorial Day Weekend

Eight people were killed in car crashes over Memorial Day weekend, according to Virginia State Police, which is slightly fewer crash-related deaths than were reported in the previous two years.

Mount Vernon Fireworks To Happen Ahead Of Fourth Of July 2020

George Washington's Mount Vernon has scheduled Independence Day fireworks ahead of the holiday on Saturday, June 27. The event will have a limited capacity so guests can practice social distancing.

• Spotsylvania Cancels Fourth of July Events Due To Coronavirus

Microsoft To Open R&D Center At Reston Town Center

The Microsoft Corp. will invest $64 million to create a new software development and R&D regional hub in the heart of Reston, according to a release from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam.

Drive-By Parade Honors 2020 Graduates In McLean Neighborhood

A neighborhood in McLean held a drive-by parade Sunday to recognize graduates who saw their senior year end early due to the coronavirus health crisis.

Also Worth a Look

• Fair Oaks Mall Reopens Friday With Health And Safety Measures
• Recent High School Grad Killed In Monday Night Shooting
• Reston Business Community Poised For Phase 1 Of Reopening
• Loudoun County Coronavirus Update: 88 New Cases, 1 New Death
• Prince William Coronavirus Update: 5,074 Cases, 99 Deaths
• Alexandria Recreational Features To Reopen In Phases
• Amid Pandemic, Vienna Businesses Share Worries In Survey
• Summer Camps Canceled Through July 2 In Falls Church
• Ashburn Senior Wins Graduation Speech Contest: "We Did It"
• Fredericksburg Coronavirus Update: 135 Cases
• Fredericksburg Area Home Prices Rise Due To Coronavirus
• Swastika Drawn On Wall In Reston Metro Plaza Garage: Police
• Herndon Centennial Golf Course Reopens With Some Restrictions
• Vehicle Of Interest Sought In Benning Fatal Shooting
• 4 Suspects Charged In Vehicle Tampering Incidents: Police
• Alexandria Animal Shelter Lends Helping Paw With Pet Pantry
• Candidate Profile: Jordan Grossman For Ward 2 Seat On DC Council
• Candidate Profile: Oye Owolewa For Shadow DC Congressional Seat
• Candidate Profile: James Leroy Jennings For Ward 7 Seat

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus Live Blog: 100,000 Dead
• Be Like NASCAR, Submit Coronavirus Plan, NC Governor Tells RNC
• George Floyd: Cops Use Tear Gas At 3rd Precinct Protest
• 'Peter, We Want to Hear From You': Police Lt. Appeals to Suspect
• SEE: 'Miracle' NYC Coronavirus Patient Discharged After 61 Days