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Gaming Resort Proposed In Dumfries At Potomac Landfill: Reports

Colonial Downs is proposing a new gaming resort in Dumfries along Interstate 95, according to reports from InsideNoVa and Fox 5 DC. The proposed $389 million resort would include a hotel, eight bars or restaurants, and 50,000 square feet of gaming space.

Virginia's Statewide Coronavirus Vaccine Pre-Registration Open

On Tuesday, the Virginia Department of Health launched a statewide pre-registration system for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Fairfax Health District continues to use its own local health department pre-registration.

Herndon Graduate Student Continues Treatment To Combat Cancer

Chelsea Proctor, the Herndon resident diagnosed last year with a rare and painful form of cancer, is continuing chemotherapy treatment.

Young DC Councilmembers Get Vaccinated Ahead Of Grocery Workers

Washington City Paper: The day after Mayor Muriel Bowser received the COVID-19 vaccine on camera, D.C. councilmembers received an email from Council Secretary Nyasha Smith. They, too, were eligible to get the shot, an email on Jan. 26 said.

• Vaccine Rollout Begins In DC Shelters, PEP-V Centers

NoVA, DC Weather: Winter Storm Watch Starting Wednesday Night

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for all of Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia, starting late Wednesday night and continuing through Thursday night.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Inmate Dies In Apparent Suicide At Loudoun Detention Center: Cops
• Virtual Workout For Charity Hosted By Sentara Medical Center
• Seifeldein Decides Not To Run For Mayor, City Council
• La Fiamma Opens In Franconia, Replacing Paradiso Restaurant
• Random Acts Of Kindness Day: Help Feed Neighbors In Alexandria
• Homeless Woman Found Dead In Arlandria Area: Police
• Woodbridge Abduction, Assault Suspect Sought By Police
• Ash Wednesday Starts Lent 2021 In Fredericksburg
• Restaurants, SNAP Recipients Helped By Stafford Cares Project
• Lorton Man Charged With Robbing Main Street 7-Eleven: Report
• Doctor Pleads Guilty To Not Paying Federal Payroll Taxes
• Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Suspects Arrested In Pentagon City
• Ash Wednesday Starts Lent 2021 In Herndon
• Ash Wednesday Starts Lent 2021 In Reston
• Ash Wednesday Starts Lent 2021 In Fairfax City
• Ash Wednesday Starts Lent 2021 In Arlington
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: More Than 26K Vaccine Doses Given
• Data Hub Provides Window Into Reston Transportation Planning
• Braddock Town Hall On Coronavirus Vaccine Planned
• Early Adoption Of Teletherapy Helps Wellness Center Amid Pandemic
• Arlington Man Missing In Wolf Trap Area Of Fairfax County
• VA House Repeals Ban On Abortion Coverage For State Exchange Plan
• Virginia Makes $160M In Rental Assistance Available To Tenants

Across America

• 'Let It Roll': 90-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday, Surviving Virus
• Winter's Wrath: Bitter Cold, No Power And A Deadly Tornado
• Rose River Memorial Honors Thousands Of Lives Lost In Pandemic
• PA GOP Lashes Out At Pat Toomey Over Trump Impeachment Vote
• VA House Repeals Ban On Abortion Coverage For State Exchange Plan