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Washington Football Team Name Suggestions Top 15K | Patch PM

Death penalty abolished | charges after pipe bombs found | 25 percent of Virginians have one vaccine dose | wheelchair for dog: Patch PM

The Washington Football Team is still accepting fan suggestions for its new name, logo and mascot.
The Washington Football Team is still accepting fan suggestions for its new name, logo and mascot. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Washington Football Team Suggested Names Due By April 5

Fans are running out of time to suggest a new name and identity for the Washington Football Team. The team will stop accepting suggestions on its website after 11:59 p.m. April 5.

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Northam Signs Historic Bill Abolishing Death Penalty In Virginia

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue, a quarter of Virginia's population has the first vaccine dose.

Quarter Of Virginia Population Has First COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue, a quarter of Virginia's population has the first vaccine dose.

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2 Pipe Bombs Recovered; Man Accused Of Making Death Threats

Arlington County Police recovered two pipe bombs Tuesday and charged a local man with making death threats and possessing explosive materials, according to a police release.

Alexandria Dog Born Without Front Legs Seeks New Wheels

Like many dogs, Tobi tends to snatch food and bark when someone is at the door. The 5-year-old mini-Australian shepherd isn't lacking in the joy he brings to his owners and elementary students, but he is missing two legs.

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