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Best NoVA Pumpkin Patches, Flyover To Mark WWII Victory: Patch PM

Candlelight RBG vigil | positive rate near WHO recommendation | principal's failure to report charge | Route 28 to 66 ramp opening: Patch PM

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Numerous pumpkin patches and sales are open around the region.
Numerous pumpkin patches and sales are open around the region. (David Allen/Patch)

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from DC and northern Virginia Patches to talk about tonight:

Historic Aircraft To Fly Over DC To Honor WWII Victory

Approximately 60 historic aircraft will be winging their way over the National Mall Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the World War II victory.

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Best DC-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Along with crisp air and turning leaves, a fall tradition for many families is a visit to a local pumpkin patch. And while the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has caused some of the region's pumpkin patches to modify how they operate, quite a few will be open this fall. We have hours, attractions and activities as the pumpkin-picking season ramps up.

Virginia's Positive Coronavirus Rate Getting Closer to 5 Percent

The Virginia Department of Health reported 902 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, up from the 580 new cases reported Wednesday. The cumulative total of cases in Virginia is 143,492, while deaths stand at 3,113 and hospitalizations at 10,769.

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Vienna Principal Faces Failure To Report Charge: Police

Thoreau Middle School's principal has been charged in relation to the investigation involving former teacher Matthew Snell, according to Fairfax County Police.

New Ramp From Route 28 South To I-66 East To Open Friday: VDOT

A new ramp from Route 28 South to Interstate 66 East will open Friday morning, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Drivers on Route 28 South will stay to the right to access I-66 East using the new ramp, located prior to the traffic signal and two left-turn lanes that drivers currently use.

Candlelight Vigil In Alexandria To Honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg

On Thursday, a vigil in Old Town Alexandria will pay tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the U.S. Supreme Court justice who died last Friday at the age of 87.

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