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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.

VA Governor Proposes Juneteenth Be Recognized As State Holiday

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday he will propose legislation to make Juneteenth, a celebration observed June 19 commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, recognized as a paid state holiday.

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Case Reported In Alexandria

The Alexandria Health Department reported the city's first multisystem inflammatory syndrome case, a rare condition associated with the coronavirus. The case involves a child who hospitalized in early June and is now recovering at home.

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Northam Announces Phase 3 Details, Outreach To Latino Population

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced guidelines Thursday for phase three of his Forward Virginia reopening plan. The governor said public health metrics are moving in a positive direction but has not committed to a date for Virginia to start phase three. As state officials continue to monitor Virginia's coronavirus data and surges in other states, the earliest date it could begin is Friday, June 26.

Bowser Announces Date, Guidance For Phase 2 Reopening

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed that if current trends continue she would sign an executive order to allow the District to enter phase two of the city's phased reopening on Monday.

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Alligator Snapping Turtle Found In Southeast Fairfax County

It's not uncommon to see wildlife sightings in the suburban areas of the DC region. But residents in southeastern Fairfax County recently encountered something you'd normally see in the far south.

Birmingham Green Hosts Drive-Thru Father's Day Parade In Manassas

Birmingham Green, a senior facility in Manassas, is hosting a drive-thru Father's Day Family Parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday as a way to show love to the fathers who live at the facility. Residents' families, as well as members of the Manassas community, are invited to participate.

Prince William Ends Immigration Enforcement Agreement With ICE

The Prince William County government opted Wednesday to let its program that deputized local law enforcement officers to act as immigration agents expire as of June 30. The program had been supported by former Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart (R).

South County High Alumni Lead March Against Racial Injustice

Hundreds of people rallied and marched at an event in Lorton Saturday, organized by alumni of South County High School, to call for an end to police brutality and bring awareness to the structural racism in many aspects of life in the United States, from education to health care to policing.

Police Worn Cameras May Be Coming Soon To All Fairfax County

Fairfax County Police Department revealed plans for how it could meet the Board of Supervisors's request to implement the next phase of the FCPD body-worn camera program in Fiscal Year 2021.

Sheriff's Office Investigating Drowning Of NAACP President's Son

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the drowning of a 16-year-old on June 4 near the River Creek community. Fitz Thomas, son of Loudoun NAACP President Michelle Thomas, drowned at the confluence of Goose Creek and the Potomac River in Loudoun County.

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