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Single-Use Foam Food Containers Banned In Virginia

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed into law a bill that bans the use of polystyrene foam cups and takeout food containers.

Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut Offered To Those With COVID-19 Vaccine

Many have heard health officials tout the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine, but there's a new sweet deal for those who do get vaccinated. Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut to those who have received one or two doses of the vaccine.

NoVA Leaders Urge Governor To Boost Vaccine Supplies For Region

Leaders of jurisdictions across Northern Virginia sent Gov. Ralph Northam a letter Friday asking for more COVID-19 vaccines, explaining to the governor that the infrastructure is in place across the region to ramp up the pace of vaccinations.

New Sheetz To Open In Leesburg This Week

A new Sheetz convenience store will open in Leesburg on Thursday, March 25. The new store is located at 601 California Drive NE, on the corner of Battlefield Parkway and Fort Evans Road.

Virginia Awards $2.1M In Homeless Grants To NoVA, Fredericksburg

Twelve projects across Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg area received a total of $2.1 million in state Homeless Reduction Grants through the Virginia Housing Trust Fund, the office of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday.

Local Vaccine Updates

• Loudoun County Vaccine Update: No More Waitlist For 65+ Group
• Fairfax Health Department Hiring Hundreds Of COVID-19 Vaccinators
• Reston COVID-19 Update: Where To Get The Vaccine
• Herndon COVID-19 Update: Where To Get The Vaccine
• Fairfax City COVID-19 Update: Where To Get The Vaccine
• Arlington COVID-19 Update: Where To Get The Vaccine

Also Worth a Look Today

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• Police Chase Of Stolen Truck In Stafford Leads To Charges
• Mount Vernon's Spring Wine Festival Moved To Summer
• Where To Find Easter, Passover Meals In 2021 Around Del Ray
• Where To Find Easter, Passover Meals In 2021 Around Vienna
• Cappies Review: 'Long Division' at Langley High School
• Prince William Schools Superintendent To Be Named By School Board
• Zandra's Taqueria In Manassas Expands, Adds Rooftop Bar
• Chainsaw Artist Preps For Sculptures In Fairfax City, Arlington
• Pickleballerz Donates Money To Fight Hunger In Fairfax, Loudoun
• Old Town Alexandria Garden Tour Returns In April 2021
• Elevation Burger Closes Over Weekend In Vienna
• Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Begins In Sterling On Sunday
• Man Sought On Burglary Charges After Woodbridge Home Break-In
• Herndon Police Chief Welcomes Women Leaders To VA Summit
• Lowest Number Of New COVID-19 Cases In Months In Arlington

Across America

• 13 Good News Stories: What Good Neighbors Do; Sister Jean To NCAA
• NFL Announces Plans For 2021 Draft In Cleveland
• Friends Rally To Help Summit Mom Of 3 Get New ALS Treatment
• Elmhurst Shop Faces Wrath Over 'Chinese Influence' Sign
• Elgin Baylor, Lakers Hall Of Famer, Dead At 86