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Man Accused Of Assault After Being Asked To Wear Mask: Patch PM

Locality seeks more restrictive mask mandate, Taste of Georgetown tentative, Washington Football Team schedule, dogs rescued: Patch PM

Fairfax County Police allege that a McLean man threatened a Giant worker with a knife after being asked to wear a mask.
Fairfax County Police allege that a McLean man threatened a Giant worker with a knife after being asked to wear a mask. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

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

McLean Giant Worker Threatened After Asking Man To Wear Mask

A man is facing assault charges for his response after an employee asked him to wear a face mask inside the McLean Giant store Monday.

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Indoors And Outdoor Face Mask Requirement Proposed In Alexandria

A more expansive face mask requirement is under consideration in Alexandria amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic. City Council will consider an indoor and outdoor face mask mandate where physical distancing cannot be maintained.

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Redskins Fan Favorite Chris Cooley Puts Leesburg Home Up For Sale

Welcome to the stunning estate of former Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley. The 13,054-square-foot mansion was built in 2004 and sits on almost 4 acres. This home was the first home built on the block.

Washington Football Team Kicks Off NFL Season: Schedule Here

Professional football returns after the Labor Day weekend, with all 32 National Football League teams kicking off play the week of Sept. 10-13, including the Washington Football Team.

Taste of Georgetown Tentatively Planned For Sept. 28-Oct. 18

The highly anticipated Taste of Georgetown, a three-week-long event full of fall shopping and locally prepared food, will be held this year. The event will tentatively run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 18 and features take-out, delivery and outdoor dining specials at Georgetown restaurants and streateries.

Local Rescue Takes In Dogs Displaced By Hurricane Laura

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue welcomed more than 20 dogs displaced by Hurricane Laura to its Lee Highway offices in Arlington on Thursday.

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