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Top VA, DC news includes double homicide of military couple, teacher critical of transgender policy on leave, and former senator dies.

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Virginia's COVID-19 restrictions, including social distancing and capacity measures, were lifted as of Friday, May 28.
Virginia's COVID-19 restrictions, including social distancing and capacity measures, were lifted as of Friday, May 28. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week related to the new coronavirus and other topics.

Virginia's COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted Heading Into Memorial Day

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was joined by President Joe Biden Friday morning at a rock-climbing business in Alexandria where the two talked about the state's progress in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suspects Charged In Springfield Double Homicide Of Military Vets

Fairfax County Police have made two arrests in the double homicide of two military veterans Wednesday in the Newington Forest area of Springfield.

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Teacher Who Disputed School's Transgender Policy Placed On Leave

A Loudoun County teacher was placed on administrative leave with pay, according to Loudoun County Public Schools. The teacher, Tanner Cross of Leesburg Elementary School, expressed his resistance to a policy about transgender students at a school board meeting on Tuesday.

John Warner, Former Virginia Senator, Dies At Age 94

John Warner, the five-term U.S. senator from Virginia who was married to actress Elizabeth Taylor, has died in Alexandria at 94.

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George Floyd Remembered In Virginia On Anniversary Of His Killing

On the one-year anniversary of the killing of George Floyd at the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, people across Virginia and the country are remembering Floyd's life and pledging to sustain pressure on leaders to enact comprehensive police reforms.

Homeless Veteran's 'Miracle Of Having A House' Helps In Healing

There are many ways to describe Vainuupo Avegalio. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army, he is an artist, and he faced homelessness. Now, thanks to the work of HeroHomes Loudoun, he is a homeowner in Purcellville.

Fire New Police Chief Fairfax Dems Tell County Board

The Fairfax County Democratic Committee passed a resolution Tuesday night calling for the ouster of new Police Chief Kevin Davis. During the virtual meeting, 79 percent of the approximately 322 members in attendance voted for the resolution, and 21 percent voted against it.

Unarmed Man Shot Several Times By Police Discharged From Hospital

An unarmed 32-year-old man shot multiple times by a Spotsylvania Sheriff's deputy while he was on the phone with a 911 police dispatcher was discharged from the Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg on Tuesday and will continue his rehabilitation from home.

40-60 Residents Displaced By Large Apartment Fire In Shirlington

Fire personnel from Arlington County Fire & EMS extinguished a large apartment fire Monday morning, according to Taylor Blunt, public information officer for ACFD.

Indoor Ski Slope In Lorton To Serve As Alpine-X's Flagship Resort

Alpine-X, developers of a planned indoor ski and snowboard facility in Lorton, are planning similar indoor snow sports sites across the U.S. and Canada.

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