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Teacher's George Floyd Death Question Draws Controversy: Patch PM

Smithsonian museums closing due to pandemic | discrimination in school program | Thanksgiving survey result, unlawful filming: Patch PM

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National Zoo, Smithsonian Museums To Close Due To Coronavirus

Effective Monday, all Smithsonian Museums, including the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be temporarily closed as a public health precaution to help diminish the spread of COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus.

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Mention Of George Floyd's Death In Chemistry Class Sparks Outrage

An Arlington County secondary school teacher's decision to use a reference to George Floyd as part of a classroom exercise has sparked outrage from the Arlington community and drawn criticism from the county's top education official.

VA Attorney General Finds Discrimination At Academies Of Loudoun

Virginia's Office of Attorney General said there is a "reasonable case" to believe that Loudoun County Public Schools' administration of its Academies of Loudoun program discriminated against African American and Hispanic students in its admissions process.

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Man Disguised As Woman Accused Of Filming In Tysons Store

Fairfax County Police allege that a man disguised as a woman unlawfully filmed people in a dressing room at Tysons Corner Center.

Seven-Day Coronavirus Case Average Above 2,000 In Virginia

The coronavirus case average is on the rise as Virginia marked a fourth day with daily cases above 2,000. On Friday, new cases totaled 2,544, and the seven-day average of daily cases is 2,010.

Man Accused Of Trying To Kick A Dog Then Pepper Spraying Owner

Arlington County Police say that a local man tried to kick a dog and then pepper sprayed its owner Thursday afternoon at Chestnut Hills Park, according to the daily crime report.

Readers Share Thanksgiving Plans: Virginia Survey Results

With coronavirus cases increasing in the U.S. public health officials are urging residents to celebrate at home or take precautions. Families are faced with a decision on whether to celebrate or skip celebrations involving family and friends who they don't live with.

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