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Prep For New Coronavirus, 38 Animal Fighting Charges: News Nearby

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

Animal Fighting Tip Leads To Man's Arrest, Seizure Of 63 Chickens

Prince William County police arrested a Manassas man Tuesday and charged him with 38 counts of felony animal fighting after receiving a tip from someone in the community.

Cherry Blossoms In DC : When Blooms Will Be At Their Peak

Since warm or cool weather impacts when the blossoms will open, it's a tough task to predict when the trees will reach their peak.

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Virginia's New Coronavirus Response Outlined, No Cases Confirmed

On Wednesday, Gov. Ralph Northam and Virginia officials detailed how the state is executing preparations for the new coronavirus, COVID-19. There have been no confirmed cases, although test results are pending for three possible cases.

Jack Russell Puppy Who Survived Neglect Gets Adopted: Police

A Jack Russell Terrier puppy was adopted by new owners after facing a life-threatening condition due to alleged neglect by the previous owner, according to the Prince William County Police Department.

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