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Top VA, DC news includes new data on community transmission of virus, firefighter charged with assault of patient, and chef wins 'Chopped.'

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Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week related to the new coronavirus and other topics.

2020 Fall Foliage: Hints Of Color In Southwest VA, Alleghenies

In southwest Virginia and the Alleghenies, trees at high elevations are starting to display blazing reds, vibrant oranges and sunny yellows this week. Viewing Mother Nature can be a safe way to get out of the house during the coronavirus pandemic, especially since many annual fall festivals have been canceled.

New Data On Community Transmission By Region Provided In Virginia

On Monday, the Virginia Department of Health launched a new data dashboard showing community transmission of the coronavirus as well as visualizations for Centers for Disease Control school metrics to inform local decision-making.

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Fairfax Firefighter Charged With Assaulting Patient: Video

A Fairfax County firefighter was charged with assault Monday in connection with an Sept. 14 incident involving the transportation of a patient to local hospital, according to a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department release.

Alexandria Chef Wins On Episode Of Food Network's 'Chopped'

Two chefs from Alexandria restaurants appeared on Food Network's "Chopped" on Tuesday night, and one pulled off a win.

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Some DC School Programs Begin To Reopen For In-Person Learning

Although the majority of D.C. Public Schools students won't be returning to their classrooms until at least the start of the second term on Nov. 9, students in select programs will begin returning to school this week and throughout October.

Loudoun Schools Issue Apology To Black Residents For Segregation

Loudoun County Public Schools issued a formal apology to the county's Black community for its operation of segregated schools and the lasting impact that the racist actions of county leaders had on Black students and Black residents in the county.

Study Names Alexandria Drivers Among Rudest In U.S.

We all have our opinions about drivers on local roads. With high traffic volumes and plenty of major roadways, there's no escaping the rude habits of drivers in the DC region. But according to a new study, Alexandria drivers are some of the rudest in the nation's cities.

Halloween Precautions Offered In Virginia As New Cases Double

Virginia health officials on Friday offered advice for Halloween activities in response to the coronavirus crisis, recommending that children not trick-or-treat in large groups or outside their own neighborhoods.

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