New Law Honors Boy Killed By Room Partition At School: Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Sinkhole Closes Direction Of GW Parkway Into Tuesday

A section of the northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway will remain closed to stabilize a sinkhole and develop a long-term repair plan, according to the National Park Service. The sinkhole is located near where another was found in March.

New Hunger Relief Program Comes to Prince William County

An app for smart phones just may be a smart way to transport food from places such as grocery stores and restaurants that otherwise would be discarded to those in need. The hunger relief program is being called the "Uber of food distribution."

New Virginia Law On Room Partition Safety Honors Wesley Lipicky

Wesley Lipicky's family, Gov. Ralph Northam and Del. Mark Sickles, the bill sponsor, were present for a ceremonial signing of a room partition safety bill. 9-year-old Wesley died when he and a teacher simultaneously operated a room partition.

Report: Washington, D.C., Gives Startups Great Odds To Thrive

Startup Genome, a company that aims to help cities better support startups through data-driven strategies, released its "Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2019," ranking the 30 best startup ecosystems in the world.

Lower Parking Fees During Metro Shutdown Considered In Alexandria

Discounted parking garage rates during the upcoming summer Metro shutdown will be considered by the Alexandria City Council. City staff identified garage parking to mitigate the impact of more people driving to Old Town during the Metro shutdown.

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