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D.C. To Ease COVID Restrictions, Allow 5,000 Fans At Nats Park

The District of Columbia will be loosening several COVID-19 restrictions starting March 22, including limits on outdoor gatherings, restaurant alcohol sales, indoor dining and sports, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday at a news conference.

VA Passes 1 Million Fully Vaccinated Mark As Positive Rate Falls

The number of fully vaccinated people in Virginia surpassed the 1 million mark on Monday, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

St. Patrick's Day Sober Rides Back As Precaution In DC Region

Despite guidance that residents are safer at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program will bring back the free sober ride for St. Patrick's Day.

Prices At The Pump Climb As COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Accelerates

Gas prices at the pump hit $3 in the District of Columbia Friday for the first time since 2018, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. The price per gallon was up 8 cents from the same time the previous week, 35 cents in the last month and 50 cents from a year ago.

Alexandria Welcomes 50 Cats From Overwhelmed Texas Shelters

On Saturday, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria brought in 50 cats from overwhelmed Texas animal shelters in areas still recovering from February's winter storms and power outages.

Local Vaccine Updates

• Loudoun County Vaccine Update: New Dashboard, Waitlist Timeline
• Prince William Vaccine Update: More than 100,000 Doses Given
• How Reston Area Residents Can Get The Coronavirus Vaccine
• How Herndon Area Residents Can Get The Coronavirus Vaccine
• How Fairfax City Residents Can Get The Coronavirus Vaccine
• How Arlington Residents Can Get The Coronavirus Vaccine
• Fredericksburg Area Vaccine Update: 60s Age Group Leads The Way
• Sameday Health Helps Vaccinate Wait List In Alexandria

Also Worth a Look Today

• Motorcycle Crash Into Tree Kills Driver On Sudley Road: Police
• Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On Jeff Todd Way In Mount Vernon
• Water Taxi Service Slated To Resume In Alexandria, DC
• Affordable Housing Possible At Franconia Governmental Center
• Assault, Abduction at Manassas Hotel Leads to Arrest: Police
• Richmond's 'Hidden' Black History Explored In Virtual Tour
• New Herndon Hair Salon Enjoys Positive Feedback From Clients
• Student Artwork Brightens City Construction Fencing
• Lowest Number Of New Daily COVID-19 Cases Reported Since Nov. 2
• Police Assaulted Trying To Break Up Drunken Dispute In Clarendon
• Connector Bus Stop Removed Due To Sidewalk Construction
• Indecent Exposure At Clarendon Business Under Investigation
• Domestic Assault Charge Against Fairfax Man In Shooting Incident
• Councilmember Considers Buying Hotels, Converting Them To Housing
• Gala At The Ballpark Hosted By Fredericksburg Chamber Of Commerce
• Cappies Review: Robinson's 'Dear Diary...Love, P Schuy'
• How Georgetown Became The Surprise Story Of March Madness
• Cappies Review: 'Lucy in the Sky Alone' At Westfield High School

Across America

• Nearly 500K Manhattan Office Workers Expect To Return By Fall
• Two Charged With Assault Against Officer In Capitol Riot Death
• NJ Forest Fire Updates: 167 Acres Burned, 75 Percent Contained
• Minnesotans Urged To Get Tested As Coronavirus Variant Spreads
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