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Tigers At Virginia Zoo Test Positive For Coronavirus
Two tigers have tested positive for the coronavirus at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, while a third tiger is showing mild respiratory symptoms, according to zoo officials.
Wakefield High Community Seeks Apology From Marshall High School
Members of the Wakefield High School community are pushing for more accountability and action in the wake of a March 5 football game where players on George C. Marshall High School's football team allegedly used racial slurs against Wakefield players.
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Summer 2021 Weather Forecast For NoVA, DC: Farmers Almanac
After a year spent cooped up, folks are getting outdoors more and eager to travel this summer. The Farmers' Almanac has released its much anticipated 2021 summer forecast, and the weather for DC and northern Virginia is predicted to be stormy and sizzling from mid-summer to late in the season.
Army Officer Should Have Complied 'A Whole Lot Earlier': VA Chief
The local NAACP branch where an Army officer was pepper sprayed by police is calling for the immediate resignation of the police chief of Windsor, Virginia, after watching a news conference Wednesday where the police chief said the Army officer should have complied with police orders.
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Fredericksburg Schools Expand In-Person Learning This Week
Students in the City of Fredericksburg can return to in-person learning for four days per week, starting this week. Students can also choose to attend two days of in-person learning and two days of synchronous distance learning.
Teen Alumnae Seek Renaming For Sangster Elementary School
Teenage alumnae of Sangster Elementary School in the Burke area are pushing the Fairfax County School Board to consider renaming the school.
Fake COVID-19 Checks Worth Thousands Created By Reston Man
Jonathan Drew, 38, of Reston pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, as part of a plot to create counterfeit COVID-19 stimulus checks, according to a U.S. Department of Justice release. He also admitted to trying to execute a series of fraudulent financial transactions.
Also Worth a Look Today
- COVID-19 Vaccination Process To Change In Fairfax County
- More Women Vaccinated For COVID-19 Than Men In Virginia
- Rescue Me: Foxy The Dog Is A Classy Lady Who Needs A Home
- Reimagined Taste Of Old Town North To Be Held Over 2 Months
- Cybersecurity, IT Consulting Firm To Expand In Springfield
- Officials Seek Comment On Proposed Expansion Of Dulles West Blvd
- Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Senior Dog Bolo Seeks New Best Friend
- ViVa Vienna Planned For 2021 Over Memorial Day Weekend
- 495 NEXT Project Endorsed By Fairfax Supervisors In 8-2 Vote
- Logo Contest For Renamed Alexandria High School Open To Students
- Arlington Coronavirus Update: No New Deaths Reported For 9 Days
- Early Voting For Democratic Primary Starts Next Week In Arlington
- Car Engulfed in Flames Blocks Traffic On GW Parkway For 4 Hours
- More Women Vaccinated For COVID-19 Than Men In Virginia
- Strangulation Suspect Sought By Prince William County Police
- DC Emancipation Day 2021: What’s Open, Closed In The District
- Virginia Lawmakers Adopt Changes To Ban Guns In State Buildings
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