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Economic Recovery From Pandemic Focus Of NoVA Summit: Patch PM

DC vaccine mandate for some workers | mitigation measures encouraged amid delta variant | rising car prices impact car tax bills: Patch PM

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COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Focus Of NoVA Business Summit

Northern Virginia business leaders will have the opportunity to talk with local elected leaders about the economic climate as the region recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release.

Capitol Riot Suspect Charged Again For Assaulting Family Member

A Virginia who was freed from jail on a federal bond in connection with the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump, faces new charges of assaulting a member of his household.

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DC Mayor Mandates COVID Vaccines For Government Workers, Teachers

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Tuesday that all District government employees must get vaccinated against COVID-19 as case numbers continue to grow in the city.

Delta Variant Cases Surge As Loudoun Prepares New Recommendations

The delta variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Health. In an effort to quell the rising number of cases, Loudoun County officials are encouraging local businesses to implement mitigation measures.

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100-Degree Heat Index Values Prompt Advisory In NoVA, DC

Northern Virginia and DC will be under a heat advisory Wednesday as heat index values of 100 degrees or higher impact the region.

Car Tax Bill To Rise For Portion Of Fairfax County Vehicle Owners

Rising used car prices driven by the COVID-19 pandemic will cause car tax bills to be higher for about 12 percent of Fairfax County vehicle owners, according to the county government.

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