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Service On Metro's Blue Line Remains Suspended Due To Derailment
Metrorail service between Foggy Bottom and the Pentagon stations remains suspended Thursday morning due to a partial derailment of a train as it was nearing the Arlington Cemetery Station Tuesday evening. Normal service resumed Friday.
Temporary School Resource Officer Program To Return In Alexandria
At a Tuesday meeting that ran into early Wednesday, Alexandria City Council voted 4-3 to reinstate a temporary school resource officer program at Alexandria City Public Schools.
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- Lockdowns Reported At Alexandria High Schools, Middle School
- Schools Without Police Working Well In Arlington: Board Chair
'Wheel Of Fortune' To Feature 3 DC Area Residents As Contestants
Three D.C. area residents will be appearing on "Wheel of Fortune" on Wednesday, Oct. 20 as part of the game show's "Great American Cities" week.
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Spotted Lanternfly Found In Fairfax County: Guidance Provided
The spotted lanternfly has landed in Fairfax County, prompting guidance for residents to deal with the invasive species. County government says any spotted lanternflies should be killed immediately due to the threat they pose to gardens and commercial industries.
NoVA Schools Rank The Best In Virginia For Grades K-8: U.S. News
Several elementary and middle schools in Northern Virginia have been ranked among the best in the state, according to a brand-new ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.
Alpine-X To Offer Free Visits To Lorton Indoor Snowsports Resort
Alpine-X, a developer of a new indoor snowsports resort in Lorton, is creating a program that will allow more people to participate in skiing and other winter sports that can be extremely expensive.
Leesburg School Board Member Beth Barts Resigns
Beth Barts, who represents Leesburg on the Loudoun County School Board, is resigning. Her resignation will take effect on Nov. 2, Barts announced on Facebook on Friday.
Lee Highway, Lee-Jackson Highway Renaming Feedback Sought
Fairfax County's Confederate Names Task Force is taking public feedback on whether Lee Highway and Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway.
Brown Recluse Spider Bites VA Woman's Face, Causes Hallucinations
A Crawford County, Virginia, woman said she hallucinated off and on for several days after a venomous brown recluse spider bit her face as she recently kayaked the Staunton River from Gladys to Brookneal.
Washington Football Team To Retire Sean Taylor's Jersey
Sean Taylor's number 21 jersey will be officially retired by the Washington Football Team on Sunday before the team's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The franchise also announced that the road leading to the stadium would be renamed Sean Taylor Road.
LuminoCity Festival Brings Holiday Light Displays To Reston Zoo
The 2021 holiday season comes early to Reston this year thanks to a new exhibit being hosted by Roer's Zoofari.
Vaccine Mandate For Students Supported By Majority In VA Survey
A majority of respondents in a Patch survey favor a future COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students.
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