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Locality Discourages Normal Trick-Or-Treating: Patch PM

Engagement ring recovered after scam | local peanut butter maker expands | scrutiny of school agreement with police department: Patch PM

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Stafford Deputy Recovers Engagement Ring Stolen In Internet Scam

A Stafford County woman who advertised a 1 carat diamond engagement ring on Facebook Marketplace fell victim to an Internet scam.

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Traditional Trick-Or-Treating Not Recommended By Fairfax County

Fairfax County government and the health department will recommend against traditional trick-or-treating but will not cancel it altogether. The county's guidance is in line with the Centers for Disease Control recommendations for Halloween and other fall activities.

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Remembering Herndon History: Sears & Roebuck Homes in Herndon

The Heritage Preservation District (sometimes referred to as the Historic District) is a geographic area in the town of Herndon that was created in the 1980s for the purpose of protecting its remaining historic structures, some of which had been previously lost to demolition in earlier years. However, the maxim "not everything old is historic" was widely accepted.

State Helps Reston Company Expand Operation, Create Jobs

Reston-based OmMade Peanut Butter will invest $300,000 to establish a gourmet peanut butter manufacturing center in Fairfax County, according to a release from Gov. Ralph Northam's office.

School Board To Review Agreement With Alexandria Police

On Thursday, the Alexandria School Board will hold a virtual public hearing on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alexandria Police Department. Activists plan to speak and demand school resource officers be removed from schools. The public hearing will occur at 4 p.m.

Loudoun Requests Additional PPE Supplies As Donation Pace Slows

Loudoun County officials are encouraging residents and businesses to continue making donations of personal protective equipment to support the county's response to the coronavirus crisis.

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