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Top VA, DC news includes voting rights for former felons, racial slur allegations from football game, and DC easing restrictions.
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.
UPDATE: Victims Identified In Fatal Crash On I-95 Express Lanes
Three people died on Thursday afternoon after a four-vehicle crash on the I-95 Express Lanes. The crash occurred when a sedan drove the wrong way on the Express Lanes after a police chase, according to Virginia State Police.
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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.
Wakefield Football Team Alleges Racial Slurs Used By Marshall HS
Players on the Wakefield High School varsity football team in Arlington were called racist language during a recent game against George C. Marshall High School in Fairfax County, according to Arlington Public Schools.
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Northam Restores Voting, Other Rights To 69,000 Virginians
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he is taking executive action to restore voting and other civil rights to people convicted of felonies as soon as they complete their prison terms.
COVID-19 Deaths Drop In Virginia After Officials Conduct Review
The Virginia Department of Health on Friday reported a net decrease of 90 deaths on its COVID-19 dashboard. The health department attributed the lowering of the number of deaths to a review it conducted of mortality rates attributed to COVID-19.
In-Person Graduation Ceremonies Expected For Virginia Schools
The Northam administration released preliminary guidance Wednesday for graduation ceremonies at high schools and universities this spring and summer, calling on outdoor ceremonies to be capped at 5,000 people, or 30 percent of the venue capacity, whichever is less.
VA Democratic Candidates For Governor Participate In 1st Debate
Democratic candidates seeking the party's nomination for governor participated in their first debate Tuesday night, with the candidates offering their vision on how they would build on the momentum from the past year to make further reforms and advances in the areas of criminal justice, housing and environmental policy.
Northam Condemns Killings In Georgia, Cites 'Xenophobic Rhetoric'
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam condemned Tuesday's shootings in the Atlanta area, stating his administration stands in solidarity with members of the Asian American community.
- Falls Church Council Voices Support For Asian American Community
- County To Reaffirm Support For Asian Community At Event On Friday
Local COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
- VA Passes 1 Million Fully Vaccinated Mark As Positive Rate Falls
- Mass Vaccination Clinic In Loudoun Focuses On People Of Color
- Vaccine Eligibility Expands To All Of Phase 1b In Loudoun County
- More Than 1 COVID-19 Vaccination Option Available In Arlington
- FEMA Funding To Support More Vaccination Staff In Alexandria
- 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
- Fredericksburg Area Vaccine Update: 60s Age Group Leads The Way
- Sameday Health Helps Vaccinate Wait List In Alexandria
- Vaccine Clinic To Shut Down At GMU's Beacon Hall Next Week
- Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Center Coming to Woodbridge
- Large-Scale Vaccination Centers Start To Open In Virginia
- Phase 1C Vaccines Start In Few VA Areas; 1B Continues In NoVA
- Move To Phase 1c Depends On Adequate Vaccine Supply In Alexandria
- Pharmacy Partners To Expand Vaccines Within Phase 1B In Virginia
- Vaccine Registration Opens To More Essential Workers in Fairfax
- Arlington Waits To Enter Next Phase Of COVID-19 Vaccinations
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- Prices At The Pump Climb As COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Accelerates
- Gar-Field High School Plans To Remove 'Indians' Mascot
- Live Fish Stolen At Knifepoint From Local Pet Store
- GMU Fires Men's Basketball Coach After 6 Seasons
- Fredericksburg Man Charged With Possession Of Child Porn: Police
- Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Able Could Be Your Easter Bunny
- Fairfax 2021-22 School Calendar Designates Religious Observances
- Naomi Brooks Highlighted In Alexandria School Renaming Hearing
- Daytime Road Closure Planned In Fort Hunt: VDOT
- Mulch Causes Fire Outside Vienna Home: Fire Department
- Federal, State Tax Filing Deadlines Extended For Virginians
- 17-Year-Old Girl Charged With Burglary In Woodbridge: Police
- 'Superheroes’ Keep Hungry Virginia Students Fed During Pandemic
- 5 Early Morning Burglaries In Reston Under Investigation
- Rescue Me: This Recent Mother Of 10 Is Looking For A Home
- GMU Offers Outdoor Performances This Spring On Mason Pond Lawn
- Homicide Detectives Seek Answers In Reston Shooting
- Unlawful Filming In Rosslyn Restroom Leads To Charges For MD Man
- Reston Community Players Present Cold War Drama Virtually
- Via Sophia Gets Ready For Grand Reopening In Downtown D.C.
- 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
- 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
- Alexandria Welcomes 50 Cats From Overwhelmed Texas Shelters
- 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
- NoVA, DC: Check When Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Deposited
- Food Fighters: How Four D.C. Business Owners Persevered Through Pandemic
- Virginia To Adopt California’s Clean Car Emissions Standards
- Man Undressed In Street, Charged With Assaulting Officers: Police
- Dunkin' Delivers Donuts, Gift Cards To Thank Health Care Workers
- Electronics Repair Shop Opens In Brentwood Neighborhood
- Virginia Traffic Deaths Rise In 2020 Despite Fewer Cars On Road
- 2 Men Charged With Assault On Capitol Police Officer Who Died
- Coronavirus Testing Events Planned In Vienna, Dumfries
- Preservation Biscuit Company Opens In Falls Church
- 20 Can't Miss Spring 2021 Events To Check Out In Alexandria
- Pet Of The Week: Carla And Hayden Are The Cutest BBFs
- Love Of French Food Inspires Woman To Launch Café And Bakery
- Route 9 To Reopen In Hillsboro, Will Allow Limited Traffic
- Teacher Who Solicited Child Porn From Loudoun Girl Pleads Guilty
- Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 1 Temporary Shutdown
- Easter Bunny Comes To Potomac Mills In Prince William County
- Easter Bunny To Hop Around Vienna In Late March
- Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show Recognizes Several Local Artists
- Millions Go Hungry: How To Reduce Food Waste In Fairfax County
- Millions Go Hungry: How To Reduce Food Waste In DC
- Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 9 Violations At 2 Locations
- Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Indiana Man: DC Police
- Paving And Restriping Changes Proposed In Burke Area
- Suspect At Large After Abduction, Assault In Dumfries: Police
- At Least The Washington Football Team Won't Be Boring With Ryan Fitzpatrick
- Woodbridge Man Charged With Raping Fredericksburg Girl: Police
- JK Moving Focuses On NoVA's Thriving Data Center Market
- UMW Researchers Study Whether Craft Beer Is World's Spiciest
- Loaded Gun Found At BWI Airport, Fredericksburg Man Arrested
- Heavy Fire Displaces 7 Residents, Kills Cat At Wolf Trap Home
- Alexandria Among Top 2021 Cities For Young Professionals: Niche
- Live Concert Series In Old Town OK'd By Alexandria City Council
- Man Injured In West Glebe Road Shooting: Alexandria Police
- Rescue Me: Simpson Needs A Partner To Play Fetch With
- Dad Left 13-Month-Old Son In Car During Burglary Attempt: Cops
- Virginia College Students Reflect On COVID-19 Anniversary
- Easter Activities Provide Alternative To Egg Hunt In Falls Church
- 2021 McLean Community Center Board Election Voting Begins
- National Landing Businesses Impacted By COVID-19 Get Helping Hand
- Burglar Alarm At Reston Business Prompts Police Response
- Repair Man Exposes Himself Inside Arlington Forest Home: Police
- Cash Registers Stolen From 4 Fairfax Blvd. Businesses: Police
- Dog Alerts Customs Officers To $43K In Hidden Money At Airport
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