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In a news conference late Wednesday evening, D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Christopher Geldart said the pedestrian bridge was given a 4, or “poor” rating, in May. The rating was on a scale of 1 to 9.
In a news conference late Wednesday evening, D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Christopher Geldart said the pedestrian bridge was given a 4, or “poor” rating, in May. The rating was on a scale of 1 to 9. (DC Fire and EMS)

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Collapsed DC Bridge Received 'Poor' Rating In Recent Inspection

All lanes of DC-295 reopened early Thursday after a pedestrian bridge crashed down onto the freeway Wednesday, injuring at least six people. Workers were able to clear the bridge debris from DC-295 by 1 a.m. Thursday.

Inova To Require Employees Get COVID-19 Vaccine By September

Inova Health System plans to require all employees at its five hospitals and other health facilities it operates in Northern Virginia to get a COVID-19 vaccine by September.

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TJ High School Admits 550 Students Under New Admissions Policy

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a governor's school and one of the nation's top high schools, announced the incoming freshman class chosen with the new admissions policy.

KKK Propaganda Flyers Distributed In Leesburg, Ashburn: Police

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Strawberry Moon: How To See The June Full Moon In DC/Virginia

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