Racial Slur Allegations Arise From NoVA Football Game | Patch PM

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

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.

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.

'Superheroes’ Keep Hungry Virginia Students Fed During Pandemic

(Capital News Service) Many Virginia public school students are returning to the classroom after a year away, but their access to school meals never stopped.

Fairfax 2021-22 School Calendar Designates Religious Observances

On Thursday, the Fairfax County School Board voted 6-5 to approve the calendar for the 2021-2022 school year, which observes certain religious and cultural holidays but doesn't provide days off.

Northam Signs Bills To Remove Byrd Statue, Spur Electric Vehicles

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed additional pieces of legislation into law this week, including a bill that boosts the sale of electric vehicles in the state and another that calls for the removal of a statue of Harry F. Byrd Sr. from Capitol Square in Richmond, the governor's office said Friday.

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.

Local Vaccine Updates

• 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

Also Worth a Look Today

• Fredericksburg Man Charged With Possession Of Child Porn: Police
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Able Could Be Your Easter Bunny
• Falls Church Council Voices Support For Asian American Community
• 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
• 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

Across America

• Biden Visits Atlanta, To Give Livestream Address On Spa Shootings
• Michigan Health Officials Raise Alarm Over Rising COVID-19 Cases
• Baltimore Chefs Drive 6 Hours To Cook For Terminally Ill Customer
• Police Increase Patrols As Asian Americans Fear More Violence
• 13 Good News Stories: What Good Neighbors Do; Sister Jean To NCAA