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

Mass Vaccination Site Coming To Alexandria By End Of March

A large-scale vaccination site in Alexandria is slated to open by the end of March, expanding capacity to vaccinate Alexandria and Fairfax County residents.

High School Teacher Dies After Battle With COVID-19

A teacher at Gar-Field High School has died due to complications from COVID-19, according to a letter the school sent to families on Tuesday evening. The teacher, Richard Zuckernick, was a math teacher who taught virtually this school year.

2021 White House Easter Egg Roll Decision On Hold

The White House is waiting to make a decision on whether to hold the annual Easter Egg Roll on the Monday after Easter.

Tomb Of Unknown Soldier Reopens At Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery reopened the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier plaza to limited access by visitors Tuesday, as part of a gradual reopening under improved COVID-19 conditions, according to a release.

Loudoun Schools Close Vaccination Center After Successful Run

Loudoun County Public Schools closed its vaccination center at Brambleton Middle School last Friday after administering more than 21,000 shots to county school system staff.

Metro Service Cuts Averted With Passage Of COVID Relief Bill

Just a week ago, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority warned its customers that it would be forced to close up to 22 stations, cut bus routes, layoff employees, and delay the final stages of the Silver Line unless it received more federal funding.

• Congress Passes COVID Relief Bill: What Virginians Need To Know

Racial Slurs At VMI 'Common Experience' Among Cadets: Report

Racial slurs have been a "common experience" among cadets at Virginia Military Institute, according to an interim report conducted by an independent law firm.

Lawsuit Challenging TJ Admissions Changes Filed In Federal Court

On Wednesday, the Coalition for TJ filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the admissions changes at Thomas High School for Science and Technology.

Also Worth a Look Today

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• Virginia Could Abandon Vaccine Scheduling Software Amid Persistent Problems
• High School Teacher Dies After Battle With COVID-19
• Man Run Over By A Car, Fredericksburg Woman Arrested: Police
• Vehicle Stolen In Baltimore Recovered In Crystal City: Police
• Lowest Number Of New Daily COVID-19 Cases Reported In 4 Months
• City Considers Latest Plan To Redevelop Breezeway Motel Site
• Easter Bunny, New Stores Pop Up In Pentagon City
• Rent Assistance Eligibility Expanded In Loudoun County
• Opioid Overdose Reversal Training Held Online For Residents
• Some Alexandria Museums To Reopen In March
• Commercial Burglaries In Annandale Lead To Arrest
• Vehicle Stolen With Child Inside In Alexandria; Child Found Safe
• Overnight I-495 To I-66 Ramp Closure Planned This Weekend

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