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Top VA, DC news includes dog shot near VRE station, ex-firefighter's conviction overturned, toll road increase denied, and schools renamed.
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.
Virginia Mask Mandate Tweaked By Governor
Following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on mask wearing for fully vaccinated people, Gov. Ralph Northam announced a change to the statewide mask mandate Thursday.
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- Coronavirus Case Average, Positive Average Trend Down In Virginia
- Virginia COVID-19 Testing Rate Drops To Lowest Level In 6 Months
- Virginia COVID-19: Lowest One-Day Case Rise Since Early October
- Coronavirus Variants Of Concern Tracked On New Virginia Dashboard
Thomas Jefferson Named Top High School In U.S. Again: U.S. News
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County has been named the best high school in the United States, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report. The magnet school was ranked No. 1 in 2020, too, and regularly ranks as the top school in the nation.
DC Ex-Firefighter Out Of Prison After Police Stop Found Illegal
A former D.C. firefighter was released from prison in Virginia last week after a Fairfax County judge overturned his 2019 conviction on drug and gun charges.
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Dog Shot, Abandoned Outside of Manassas Park VRE Station
A dog was shot outside of the Manassas Park VRE station on Monday morning, according to police.
Meridian High Picked To Replace George Mason HS In Falls Church
The Falls Church City School Board voted Tuesday to change the name of George Mason High School to Meridian High School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary to Oak Street Elementary.
Local Czech Community Steps Up To Help Reston Family In Need
David Vlcek of Reston collapsed on April 17 from what would later be diagnosed as a ruptured brain aneurysm. After being rushed to the emergency room, he was airlifted to a hospital in Washington, D.C., where he's being treated by a neurosurgeon.
Republicans Offer NoVA Voters 4 Sites For Nominating Convention
The Republican Party of Virginia's process for nominating statewide candidates continues to stir controversy, with claims of potential delegate application fraud and a rigged nominating convention.
Dulles Greenway Toll Increase Denied By State Commission
A toll increase for the Dulles Greenway was denied this week by the State Corporation Commission. A proposal from the greenway's operator, Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), planned to increase the toll by approximately 35 per cent over five years.
Wolf Trap To Hold Summer 2021 Performances With Limited Capacity
Performances will be back at Wolf Trap in summer 2021, albeit with limited capacity and socially-distanced pods.
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
- Prince William Vaccine Update: More Than 100,000 Fully Vaccinated
- Loudoun County Vaccine Update: J&J To Resume After Pause
- COVID-19 Vaccinations: How To Schedule An Appointment In Herndon
- COVID-19 Vaccinations: How To Schedule An Appointment In Reston
- COVID-19: How To Schedule A Vaccination In Fairfax City
- COVID-19: How To Schedule A Vaccination In Arlington
- COVID-19 Vaccinations: Book Your Own Appointment In Arlington
- How To Schedule A Vaccine In Alexandria In Phase 2
- Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic Comes To Boys & Girls Club On Saturday
- Walk-In Appointments Available At Tysons Vaccination Center
- Over 6 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In Virginia
- Prince William Accepts Walk-Ins For Vaccine, Ends Preregistration
- Self-Scheduled Vaccine Appointments Now Available In Loudoun
- COVID-19 Vaccinations Available To GMU Students, Faculty, Staff
Also Worth a Look Today
- John R. Lewis High School Officially Dedicated In Springfield
- Spotsylvania Deputy Appears To Mistake Cordless Phone For Gun
- Video: Feral Cat Lets Fox Know Not To Eat From His Bowl
- Capitals Fans Return To Capital One Arena After More Than 1 Year
- VA Ranks Last In Resolving Unemployment Insurance Claims Issues
- Virginia Keeps Same Congressional Seats After 2020 U.S. Census
- DC Settles Trump Inauguration Day Protest Lawsuits For $1.6M
- Fairfax County's New Police Chief Comes With History Of Lawsuits
- Alexandria Pastor Gives Back To Honor Son's Cancer Survival
- Rescue Me: Capone The Dog Wants You To Be His Partner In Crime
- Rescue Me: Janet Is A Sweet Socialite Who Needs A Home
- Route 7 Nightly Closures Scheduled For Drainage Project: VDOT
- I-395 Ramp To King Street To Close For 2 Weeks In Alexandria
- Bridge Work Prompts Traffic Impacts At I-66, Beltway Interchange
- 2-Alarm Fire Injures Dog In Huntington: Fire Department
- Asian, Pacific Islander-Owned Alexandria Businesses To Support
- Tysons-Based Ridgeline International Expands, Adds 162 Jobs
- American Craft Beer Week: Where To Celebrate In Fairfax City
- American Craft Beer Week: Where To Celebrate In Herndon
- Man Robbed, Assaulted In Woodbridge IKEA Parking Garage: Police
- 100 Prohibited Porcupine Quills Seized At Dulles Airport
- Streets To Close May 7 For Pacers 5K Friday At National Harbor
- Loudoun's Paul Siker Builds Campaign Against Del. Dave LaRock
- Virginia Hospital Safety Grades 2021: The Best And The Worst
- L. Priori Jewelry Holds Grand Opening For New Shop In Georgetown
- Carnival Coming To Springfield Town Center In May
- Wealthiest Virginia Billionaires Got Richer During COVID Pandemic
- 2 Teens Killed In Newington Forest Area Shooting, Man Charged
- Little Hunting Creek Cleanup Returns In 2021
- Maud Robinson Sidewalk Project Public Hearing Planned In Vienna
- Sterling Stabbing Suspects Sought By Sheriff's Office
- Fredericksburg Man Sentenced For Flying Plane Without A License
- Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Alexandria
- Capitol Police Arrest VA Man Who Scaled Fence Put Up After Jan. 6
- Group Opens Transitional Drug Treatment Program for Women in DC
- $500K Lottery Ticket Purchased At Pentagon Given As Birthday Gift
- 205 Pounds Of Expired Drugs Collected In Arlington
- 179 Pounds Of Expired Drugs Collected In Fairfax City
- Arlington Officer Wins Top Honors At Motorcycle Competition
- Fatal Car Crash Kills Middleburg Man: State Police
- Man Charged With Burglary, Assault, Abduction In Woodbridge: Cops
- Graduation Ceremony Plans Vary Across Virginia Universities
- Meet The Candidate: Nisha Patel For Vienna Town Council
- Trooper Off Force After 2019 Fairfax Traffic Stop Of Black Man
- Douglas MacArthur Elementary Demolition Begins In Alexandria
- Residents, Dogs Safe After Rose Hill House Fire
- One Dead, Another Injured After Single-Car Crash On I-66: Police
- Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 6 Violations At 2 Places
- Loudoun County Restaurant Inspections: 5 Violations At 2 Places
- Bank Robber At Large In Stafford County: Police
- Pedestrian Killed In Little River Turnpike Crash In Annandale
- Cappies Review: 'Never Swim Alone' At Langley High School
- REAL ID Deadline Extended Again For Virginia, Rest Of Nation
- Firearms Banned In Loudoun County Facilities By New Ordinance
- Penny Tax Cut Part Of Fairfax Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Markup
- Virginia Railway Express Surveys Riders On Commuting Plans
- Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 25 Violations At 12 Locations
- 2,038 Pounds Of Expired Drugs Collected In Fairfax County
- Spring Births Arrive At Frying Pan Farm Park
- Burglary In Dominion Hills Investigated By Arlington Police
- Suspect Wanted In Connection With Woodbridge Assault: Police
- Leesburg Man Faces Burglary, Assault, Abduction Charges: Police
- 7,900-Square-Foot Leesburg Home Listed For $1M
- Dr. Fauci Vows To 'Destroy' MSNBC Host On Basketball Court
- Former Reston Planner Glenn William Saunders Jr., 93, Dies
- Cappies Review: Woodson Presents Scary And Funny Double Feature
- VDOT Repairs To Disrupt Access To Chain Bridge This Summer
- Fairfax Police Investigate Death Of Reston Man In Custody
- Arlington Man Dies From Vehicle Crash Injuries: Police
- Mobile Grocery Store Helping To Close Gaps In Ward 8's Food Access
- DC To-GoGo Is A No-Go: Founders Pause Food Delivery Service
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund Registration To Open In Alexandria
- Kingstowne Farmers Market Opens For 2021 Season In May
- McLean Farmers Market Opens For 2021 Season In May
- Manassas Woman Wins $1M in March's Powerball Drawing
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund Registration To Open In Fairfax Co
- American Craft Beer Week: Where To Celebrate In Reston
- 442 Pounds Of Drugs Collected At Drug Take Back Day In Alexandria
- Arlington Coronavirus Update: 28% Of County Fully Vaccinated
- Former Sorority Executive Director Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement
- 'Sugar Daddy' Indicted On Multiple Child Sex Trafficking Charges
- Fill The Cruiser Event To Collect Food For Those In Need
- Nonprofit Helping Herndon Girls In Need Receives Big Donation
- Bank Robber Pictured In Surveillance Footage: Sheriff's Office
- Man Accused Of Striking Woman, Driving Over Her Foot: Police
- Alexandria's Spring2Action Donations Surpass Goal In 2021
- Adoptable Alexandria Pets: Bonded Dogs Seek Home
- Centreville Students Go Back To Nature Without Leaving School
- Carroll Foy Seeks DOJ Investigation Into VA Beach Police Shooting
- Confederate Officer's Name To Be Removed From Culpeper Reservoir
- Puzzle Library Helps Put The Pieces Together During Pandemic
- Pet Of The Week: Got Room For 1 More Dog? Meet Gloria
- Lorton Man Breaks Up COVID Monotony With $1M Virginia Lottery Win
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