phase 1 reopening

Non-essential businesses like small bookstores will be able to apply for waivers to offer curbside pickup as D.C. works towards reopening. News4’s Meagan Fitzgerald reports.

Warrenton is relaxing its zoning ordinances to allow more restaurants to serve customers outdoors, which is allowed under phase one of reopening. News4’s Drew Wilder reports.

City officials in multiple jurisdictions in Northern Virginia issued a letter Sunday to Gov. Ralph Northam that they do not believe their region is ready to reopen given the criteria in his Phase 1 reopening plan. Northam announced that he intended to start the reopening of Virginia beginning May 15. He detailed his plan to allow restaurants, bars and non-essential…

Northern Virginia leaders are telling Gov. Ralph Northam they are not yet ready to reopen their jurisdictions. News4’s Darcy Spencer spoke to the leaders about their plans for opening back up.