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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight.

Youngkin Wins GOP Nomination For Governor, Trump's Endorsement

Glenn Youngkin, former CEO of The Carlyle Group, won the Republican nomination for governor, outlasting a large group of candidates seeking the candidacy in Saturday's "unassembled" convention.

State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia Over Gasoline Shortages

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency Tuesday afternoon to address gasoline supply disruptions across the state due to a cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline.

Virginia Vaccine Use In Ages 12-15 Needs Final Federal Approval

Virginia is awaiting final federal approval for COVID-19 vaccine use in children 12 to 15 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization to the Pfizer vaccine for this age group Monday.

Historic Pool Hosts GoFundMe To Recover From Vandalism

The Ferry Farm Pool in Fredericksburg was vandalized last weekend. Now, as authorities look for information about possible suspects, a GoFundMe campaign intends to help the pool recover.

Virginia Railway Express Plans Return To Full Service In June

Virginia Railway Express, a commuter rail service between the Northern Virginia suburbs and DC, will resume full service in June.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: Violations At Two Locations
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: 9 Violations At 1 Location
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: Violations At 4 Locations
• Virginia Universities Reckon With Confederate Symbols On Campus
• State Tax Filing Deadline For Virginians Less Than A Week Away
• Phone Spoofing Scam Targets Fairfax County Residents
• How To Get Vaccine In Alexandria: Availability For Week Of May 9
• Meet The Candidate: Sarah Bagley For Alexandria City Council
• How To Get Vaccine In McLean: Availability For Week Of May 9
• Mob Assault In Woodbridge Injures Two, Suspects Wanted: Police
• Inmate Died Of Fentanyl, Lidocaine Intoxication: Medical Examiner
• 'Vape' Products Stolen From Fairfax Business: Police Report
• How To Get Vaccine Around Reston: Availability For Week Of May 9
• How To Get Vaccine Around Herndon: Availability For Week Of May 9
• How To Get Vaccine Around Fairfax: Availability For Week Of May 9
• Warning: Possible Rabid Fox Bites 2 In Lacey Woods Park Area
• Carjacking, Abduction Charges Filed Against Alexandria Man
• Giant Flowers Bloom In Arlington For Cherry Blossom Festival
• VA Restaurants Face New Challenges At Brink Of Full Reopening
• Alexandria Police Honor 18 Fallen Officers In Ceremony
• Burglars Hit Five Businesses In One Night: Police
• Where To Get Vaccine In Mount Vernon Area: Week Of May 9
• Scheme Tied To Hizballah Leads To Guilty Plea By Vienna Resident
• From Fruit To Crepes, Fairfax Farmers Market Returns For 2021

Across America

• Panic Buying At the Pump, State of Emergency, Fallout From Hack
• State Of Emergency Declared In GA After Colonial Pipeline Attack
• Human And Gorilla Moms Bond In Boston, Lift Veil Between Species
• Stalker Sent LI Woman 50,000 Messages In 1 Day: DA
• PA Considers Replacing Gas Tax With Mileage Fees