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Updated: Waffles, Companion Giraffe Killed In Zoo Fire

Waffles, a giraffe at Roer's Zoofari in Reston, and his companion giraffe were found dead Monday night after a fire damaged a barn at the neighborhood zoo, according to posts on the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department's Twitter account.

VA Governor Gets Mixed Marks, Vaccine Rollout Criticized: Survey

An Arlington woman has started a petition on Change.org with the goal of convincing Arlington Public Schools to implement outdoor dining for students at all schools as a safety precaution against the spread of COVID-19.

Marine Corps Marathon Offers Glimmer Of Hope For In-Person Race

Registration for the 46th Marine Corps Marathon opens to the public on Wednesday at noon. The race is currently scheduled as a virtual event, but it could change to an in-person race if COVID-19 conditions improve.

Vaccine Offers Promise 1 Year After 1st Coronavirus Case: Northam

On Tuesday, Gov. Ralph Northam acknowledged the one-year mark of Virginia's first COVID-19 case and death while expressing optimism about vaccinations ultimately bringing the pandemic-related precautions to end.

Outdoor Lunch Needed At All Arlington Schools: Petition

An Arlington woman has started a petition on Change.org with the goal of convincing Arlington Public Schools to implement outdoor dining for students at all schools as a safety precaution against the spread of COVID-19.

Falls Church Homeowners To See Tax Increase Under Budget Proposal

Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields on Monday presented a proposed fiscal year 2022 budget of $106 million to the city council. The proposed budget calls for a 2.3 percent increase in general operating expenditures and a 2.5 percent increase in local funding for public schools.

These 14 Virginia Hospitals Are Among The Best In U.S.: Newsweek

Fourteen Virginia hospitals were ranked among the best in America by Newsweek.

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