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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight.

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.

Higher Soda Tax For D.C. Residents Pushed By Councilmembers

A D.C. councilmember introduced legislation Monday that would replace the city's existing 8-percent sales tax on sugary drinks with an excise tax of 1.5 cents per ounce on their distribution.

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.

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.

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.

White House Easter Eggs: Mask-Wearing Bunnies, Biden's Dogs

The White House Easter Egg Roll is canceled again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the White House Historical Association is hosting a variety of online Easter Egg Roll activities.

• Easter 2021: Egg Hunts, Services And Meals In And Near Reston
• Easter 2021: Egg Hunts, Services And Meals In And Near Herndon
• Easter 2021: Egg Hunts, Services And Meals In Fairfax City Area
• Easter 2021: Egg Hunts, Services And Meals In and Near Arlington

Local Vaccine Updates

• 24 Virginia Health Districts Remain In Phase 1b Of Vaccinations
• Vaccine Available To Remaining 1b Essential Workers In Fairfax
• Quarter Of Alexandrians 16 And Up Have First COVID Vaccine Dose
• New COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens In Crystal City

Also Worth a Look Today

• Loudoun Restaurant Inspections: Spanky's, B Burger, Starbucks
• Earl Lloyd Statue To Be Revealed In Alexandria
• Burke Civil Air Patrol Squadron Recognized With Statewide Award
• National Building Museum To Reopen April 9 With New Exhibitions
• Washington Football Team Hosts Open Tryouts For New Dance Team
• COVID Cases Rising In Fredericksburg, Precautions Still Necessary
• Fredericksburg Eatery Donating All Sales For A Day To Charity
• Ashburn Jersey Mike's Donate Sales To Special Olympics For A Day
• Forum On Police Chief Search Planned By Fairfax Supervisors
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 8 Violations At 6 Locations
• Who's A Pretty Pet? Enter Yours In AWLA's Calendar Contest
• Local Jersey Mike's Store Donates Sales To Cornerstones For A Day
• 2 Fairfax Eateries Donating All Sales For A Day To Charity
• Alexandria Jersey Mike's Store Donates Sales To ALIVE For A Day
• Swiss Ambassador To U.S. Assaulted Inside D.C. Residence: Report

Across America

• Asian Woman Beaten In Hell's Kitchen As Onlookers Stand By: Video
• Chauvin Trial In George Floyd's Death: Watch Livestream Day 2
• Black Hills Wildfires Threaten Mount Rushmore: What To Know
• MLB Opening Day 2021: All 30 Teams Begin Season Thursday
• Author Searching For Glenview Family Of World War II Soldier