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Top VA, DC news includes marijuana legalization push, in-person learning support, vaccine clinics, and Washington Football Team dance team.

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U.S. Capitol Police officers salute as procession carries the remains of a U.S. Capitol Police officer who was killed after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the Capitol on Friday, April 2.
U.S. Capitol Police officers salute as procession carries the remains of a U.S. Capitol Police officer who was killed after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the Capitol on Friday, April 2. (Jose Luis Magana/Associated Press)

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.

Slain Capitol Police Officer Identified After Driver Rams Barrier

A driver was shot to death by officers after he rammed a vehicle into two U.S. Capitol Police officers at a barrier shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, according to the police department.

Nationals Opening Day Game Against Mets Postponed Due To COVID-19

The 2021 Major League Baseball season was scheduled to get underway for the Washington Nationals Thursday night. But then at least one Nationals player tested positive for the coronavirus, throwing the day into disarray for both the Nationals and the visiting New York Mets.

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Virginia Completes Deals With Amtrak, CSX To Expand Rail Service

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam joined top federal and private sector officials at the train station in Alexandria Tuesday to celebrate the completion of landmark agreements with Amtrak, CSX and Virginia Railway Express.

Support Strong For 5 Days Of In-Person School: VA Patch Survey

Most Virginia school districts are offering some form of in-person learning in the early spring, whether it be full in-person learning or a hybrid of in-person and virtual learning. As momentum shifts toward bringing students back to physical classrooms, Patch surveyed readers on their school districts' approaches and planning for the next school year.

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Northam Signs Tuition-Free Bill At NOVA's Alexandria Campus

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam visited the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College Monday to sign legislation that makes tuition-free community college available to low- and middle-income students who decide to pursue jobs in certain fields.

Virginia Governor Proposes Legalizing Marijuana This Summer

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed Wednesday moving up the legalization of simple possession of marijuana to July 1, nearly three years sooner than previously planned.

Washington Football Team Hosts Open Tryouts For New Dance Team

The Washington Football Team will host open tryouts for its new co-ed dance team in May at FedEx Field. The dance team will replace the now-dissolved cheerleading squad at home games during the football season and at community events throughout the year, according to a news release from the franchise.

7 Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities For Spring Break In Virginia

With many school districts on spring break this week, parents may be wondering how to keep the kids entertained as COVID-19 precautions continue.

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