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Virginia immediately placed $160 million of the $524 million it received from the federal government into the state's Rent Relief Program.
Virginia immediately placed $160 million of the $524 million it received from the federal government into the state's Rent Relief Program.
Residents can now access a centralized pre-registration form for the vaccine. The Fairfax Health District opted to use its own form.
VA residents can use a centralized pre-registration form to obtain the vaccine. The Fairfax Health District opted to use its own form.
The coronavirus pandemic has cleared roads across the country, making more room for speeders, reckless drivers and other traffic faux pas.
The coronavirus pandemic has cleared roads across the country, making more room for speeders, reckless drivers and other traffic faux pas.
The sudden death of a renowned DC chef has prompted a fundraiser to help his young daughters. https://trib.al/g5RGEpd
Friends of Andrew La Porta, owner of D.C.'s Pesce restaurant who died Feb. 5, are raising money to support his two young children.
A Drumfries driver who did donuts on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge has been sentenced. https://trib.al/T3CWawC
After pleading guilty to doing donuts on the Bay Bridge, a Virginia man is heading to jail, court records show.
The Virginia Department of Health announced another case of the U.K. coronavirus variant that scientists link to a higher risk of death.
The Virginia Department of Health announced another case of the U.K. coronavirus variant that scientists link to a higher risk of death.
A statewide system to register for coronavirus vaccines launches Tuesday, but the Fairfax Health District says it won't take part. https://trib.al/dwVrM94
Existing COVID-19 vaccination waitlists from local health district websites across Virginia will be imported into the new system.
Prisoners say Virginia's rollout of the coronavirus vaccine has been chaotic. https://trib.al/dSmMHTR
Thousands of incarcerated people in Virginia have tested positive for the coronavirus and more than 50 have died from the COVID-19 disease.
In an effort to stave off Black-owned business failures during the pandemic, this chamber of commerce is reaching out to NoVa. https://trib.al/nBmIaLl
The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce is undergoing a rebranding effort under a new executive director.
The former president of a youth football league is accused of stealing $7K from the organization. https://trib.al/UM4NI76
An Ashburn man has been arrested, and is accused of embezzling more than $7,000 from the Ashburn Youth Football League in 2019.
A mom and artist wrote a book to give kids hope that 2021 will be a better year during the coronavirus pandemic. https://trib.al/9KDjWQ2
First-time author Jillian Handman of Reston has written "#Hope21," a children's book about coping with the pandemic.
"We are coming after you" an opponent of virtual learning tells a school board. https://trib.al/YAnXFeP
The Leesburg rally included parents and GOP candidates criticizing virtual instruction a week before Loudoun County schools are to reopen.
The state reached a milestone of 1 million people with one dose, while over 317,000 are fully vaccinated.
The state reached a milestone of 1 million people with one dose, while over 317,000 are fully vaccinated.
Our region's featured homes range from a classic in Fredericksburg to a mid-century home in Mount Vernon with a "Koi Pond Moat."
Our region's featured homes range from a classic in Fredericksburg to a mid-century home in Mount Vernon with a "Koi Pond Moat."
Restaurant inspections are checking for health violations via video conference, not in person. https://trib.al/8L52fPt
VA health inspectors are using virtual inspections when possible for restaurant openings, permit renewals, follow-up visits and complaints.
A NoVA restaurant celebrating six decades in business wants to feed 1960 first responders. You can help. https://trib.al/boPHK15
In honor of the anniversary, Vienna Inn wants to sell 1960 meals for first responders and front-line workers by the end of February.
Virginia Dominion Energy crews are working around the clock to restore power across the state after an ice storm knocked down power lines.
Virginia Dominion Energy crews are working around the clock to restore power across the state after an ice storm knocked down power lines.
Virginia needs to overhaul its criminal justice system, and housing laws, to remedy enduring racial discrimination, a report said. https://trib.al/aHxxaq8
Virginia needs major changes to its housing laws and criminal justice system to remedy a history of discrimination, a new report says.
5 public colleges in VA with ties to slavery would have to pay reparations to the descendants of enslaved workers under a House bill. https://trib.al/1QviSjD
Five public colleges in Virginia with ties to slavery would be required to pay reparations under a bill that passed the House of Delegates.
Don't fall for these online romance scams this Valentine's Day, police warn. https://trib.al/Tq1Y8UU
The Leesburg Police Department provided tips on recent romance scams and how to avoid them, just in time for Valentine's Day this weekend.
Dozens of counterfeit guitars, one in the name of a KISS band member, were seized by customs officers. https://trib.al/0tp0rpX
If the 36 counterfeit guitars were authentic, they would have an estimated combined value of more than $158,000.
A singer/songwriter is going all in on her musical dreams. https://trib.al/V8QVeuU
Singer and songwriter Amanda Cunningham releases "Pattern," a new single about breaking free of bad patterns in relationships.
We asked Virginians to grade the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. They had plenty to say. https://trib.al/wTf5b9s
We asked readers about the vaccine rollout and experiences getting the shot. A total of 1,250 readers participated in the survey.
What is it actually like to get the coronavirus vaccine? Get a first-hand account from a Patch editor. (via Parsippany Patch)
Patch Editor Russ Crespolini shares his experience receiving the second inoculation at a New Jersey mega-site.
The polls are open to choose new names for 2 NoVA schools with links to the Confederacy and segregation. https://trib.al/eJrrQXH
Semifinalist names for the schools have been proposed before the school board chooses the final names in the spring.
An ice storm warning has been issued for Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia until 7 a.m. on Sunday, according to the NWS.
An ice storm warning has been issued for Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia until 7 a.m. on Sunday, according to the NWS.
Travel+Leisure is touting an Underground Railroad tour in NoVA. https://trib.al/Y8zoADS
Manumission Tour Company's new route explores Alexandria's connection to the Underground Railroad.
The Fairfax County Health District identified an error with its vaccine registration status checker affecting residents 75 and older.
The Fairfax County Health District identified an error with its vaccine registration status checker affecting residents 75 and older.
Here's how you can let a senior citizen know you care on Valentine's Day. https://trib.al/9wdJ3Xd
A group of area businesses is sponsoring a Valentine's Day Goodie Bags and Pen Pals event for Herndon Harbor House.
Top VA, DC news includes coronavirus variants confirmed in DC, report on discriminatory laws, icy precipitation this weekend.
Top VA, DC news includes coronavirus variants confirmed in DC, report on discriminatory laws, icy precipitation this weekend.
Parents and GOP political candidates told school board members "We are coming after you" if schools don't reopen. https://trib.al/tL1nAaN
The Leesburg rally included parents and GOP candidates criticizing virtual instruction a week before Loudoun County schools are to reopen.
In an effort to stave off Black-owned business failures during the pandemic, this chamber of commerce is reaching out to NoVa. https://trib.al/xi9COiu
The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce is undergoing a rebranding effort under a new executive director.
A Drumfries driver who did donuts on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge has been sentenced. https://trib.al/KsCAGJN
After pleading guilty to doing donuts on the Bay Bridge, a Virginia man is heading to jail, court records show.
The sudden death of a renowned DC chef has prompted a fundraiser to help his young daughters. https://trib.al/nNEVI7N
Friends of Andrew La Porta, owner of D.C.'s Pesce restaurant who died Feb. 5, are raising money to support his two young children.
Paul Barberio's family is thrilled to have him home again. (via Bayside-Douglaston Patch)
A 104-year-old Bayside man is back home after surviving a case of COVID-19 that landed him in the hospital for 11 days.
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Have you ever been to the Hollin Hills House and Garden Tour? It was sold out this year, so get your tickets early next time.
Six volunteer firefighters in Strasburg, Virginia, have been arrested and charged in connection with the gang rape of a 17-year-old that was videotaped and then posted on social media. https://trib.al/ktmWwPB
Citations issued by government inspectors paint a grim picture of long-term care at dozens of facilities in Virginia. Of the 290 nursing homes in Virgina, 72 have been fined for violations totaling more than $4.7 million. https://trib.al/0AllWTp
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