Potential DC Reopening Date, Park Access For Visitors: Patch PM

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

Bowser Announces Possible Date For Reopening DC

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed Thursday the District could be ready for a phased reopening as soon as Friday, May 29, provided the city continues to meet metrics laid out by the D.C. Department of Health.

• New Coronavirus Cases In DC Double Previous Day's Number

Memorial Day Weekend: Guide To Park Access For NoVA Residents

With Memorial Day serving as the unofficial start of summer, Virginians will be searching for places open for outdoor activities during the coronavirus crisis. The state is filled with beautiful parks, some of which are easing restrictions in time for Memorial Day weekend.

• 3 Fairfax Outdoor Water Attractions Won't Open This Summer

Free Alexandria Coronavirus Testing Events To Be Held At 2 Sites

The Alexandria Health Department has announced two free coronavirus testing events scheduled for Monday, May 25. Testing will be open to anyone over age 2 without a doctor referral or appointment.

NoVA-Specific Coronavirus Data Provided On Positive Tests, More

The Northern Virginia region accounted for 818 new cases, or 66.5 percent of Virginia's 1,229 new cases. That includes 417 new cases in Fairfax County, 129 in Prince William County, 121 in Loudoun, 50 in Alexandria, 44 in Manassas, 35 in Arlington County, 16 in Manassas Park, four in Fairfax City and two in Falls Church.

FredNats Offer Tour Of New Stadium As Crisis Delays Opening Day

The new baseball stadium in Fredericksburg is ready to host Fredericksburg National games, although there is some construction work still underway in the stadium area. Unfortunately, opening day for the 2020 baseball season, from the major leagues down to the Class-Advanced Carolina League, has been delayed due to the coronavirus crisis.

Memorial Day Survey Results: Many Virginia Readers Won't Travel

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, usually bringing backyard parties, beach trips, parades and other events. This year is shaping up to be different due to the continuing impacts of the new coronavirus pandemic. An informal survey of Virginia Patch readers found few have travel plans this holiday weekend.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Fairfax County Residents Stuff The Bus With 33.6 Tons Of Food

• Former GMU President Alan Merten Dies At Age 78

• Here's How DC Ranks For Park Systems In 2020

• Here's How Arlington Ranks For Park Systems In 2020

• Driver Wearing Cowboy Hat Brandishes Firearm In Manassas: Police

• Spotsylvania Treasurer's Office Still Encouraging Online Payments

• Emergency Rent Assistance Program Launched In Alexandria

• Falls Church Memorial Day 2020: Virtual Ceremony Replaces Parade

• Vienna Memorial Day 2020: Virtual Ceremony, Service Changes

• Arlington Man Charged With Malicious Wounding

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus Blog: Global Cases Top 5M; Millions More Jobless

• HOA Removes Mission Viejo Grads' Yard Sign Celebration: Residents

• MN Catholic Bishops Plan To Defy Gov. Walz's Order, Will Reopen

• Jennifer Dulos: CT Police Focus On Avon Home

• Lori Loughlin, Husband To Plead Guilty In USC Admissions Scandal

This article originally appeared on the Greater Alexandria Patch