Express Lane Extension, Awards For NoVA County: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Tuesday. 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.

• Loudoun County Cited By National Organization
• Carpenter's Shelter Launches Fundraising Effort For New Building
• D.C. Residents' Input Sought Regarding Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety

495 Express Lane Extension In NoVA To Be Detailed At Meeting

The state announced the Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) Express Lanes will be extended from Dulles Toll Road to the American Legion Bridge. The Virginia Department of Transportation will detail an environmental study at an upcoming meeting.

Georgetown Researcher Identifies Anthrax Risk In U.S.

A Georgetown University postdoctoral researcher in the school's biology department has determined that 1.83 billion people live within high-risk areas for being exposed to anthrax.

Arlington Ranked Healthiest City In the Nation, D.C. Is Sixth

A new report released by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation claims NoVA has the nation's fittest city. The annual analysis evaluates the exercise habits and overall health of the residents in America's largest urban areas.

Virginia Ranks In Top 10 States In Country: U.S. News

Virginia is among the top 10 states in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report's third annual best states rankings. The state made a significant jump from 20th in 2018 thanks to strong rankings in a few individual categories.

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