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DC COVID exposure alerts | Confederate monument to be donated | region among "rattiest" | outage impacts distance learning: Patch PM

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Virginia, DC Best School Districts 2021: New Rankings Released

Data compiler Niche has ranked its Best Schools rankings for the 2020-2021 school year, and that included lists specific to the DC region and Virginia.

COVID-19 Exposure Alerts Now Available On Smartphones In DC

Residents of the District or people who spend a lot of time there can now receive push notifications on their smartphones alerting them if they have been exposed to COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus.

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Fairfax To Donate Confederate Monument To Historical Society

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday agreed to donate a Confederate monument on the grounds of the old Fairfax County Courthouse to a local historical group. Located near the intersection of Main Street and Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax City, the monument is dedicated to the memory of Captain John Quincy Marr, the first Confederate officer to be killed in the Civil War.

Arlington Schools Cancels Distance Learning Due To Network Outage

Arlington Public Schools cancelled distance learning for students on Wednesday due to a network outage, according to a post on the APS website.

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National Cherry Blossom Parade Canceled; Festival To Go On

While the National Cherry Blossom Festival will return next spring to the Washington, D.C, one aspect has already been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Metro DC Among Areas With Most Rats

The D.C. metro area is one of the 50 "rattiest" in America. It was listed in Orkin's most recent yearly report on the number of new rodent treatments in various urban areas across the nation.

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