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NoVA Housing Projects Get $5.5M In Affordable Housing Loans

Five affordable housing projects in Northern Virginia will receive a total of $5.5 million in funding as part of Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans approved by the state.

Virginia Restaurants Grapple With Plastic Foam Container Ban

(Capital News Service) From vermicelli bowls to crispy chicken, Pho Luca's, a Vietnamese-owned Richmond restaurant, uses plastic foam containers to package takeout meals. That may soon change after the General Assembly recently passed a bill banning such packaging.

Fallen Officer Honored On 5th Anniversary Of Her Death

The Prince William County Police Department held a ceremony to honor a fallen officer on Saturday. Officer Ashley Guindon died in the line of duty on Feb. 27, 2016. It was Officer Guindon's first shift after being sworn-in. Guindon was 28 years old.

South Africa Variant In 3 Virginia Regions, UK Variant In All 5

The UK variant of the coronavirus has been identified in all five regions of Virginia, and the South Africa variant has been confirmed in three regions, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

New Coronavirus Vaccine Site Announced In Woodbridge

A new vaccination clinic is coming to Woodbridge this week. The new vaccination clinic will open on March 3 at the site of the former Gander Mountain location near Potomac Mills, according to a presentation by the county executive.

Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled In 2021

The 2021 Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade is canceled in 2021.

Fairfax Seniors, Freshmen Join Others In Hybrid Learning

Fairfax County Public Schools brought back additional students for hybrid learning Tuesday, including freshmen entering their school buildings for the first time.

• First Alexandria Public School Students Start Hybrid Learning

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• 70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Arlington County: New Data
• Blankets Keep Outdoor Diners Warm At Fairfax City Restaurants
• Fresh Impact Farms Awarded Arlington's First Agriculture Grant
• Amazon Donates $600K, Delivery Services To DC, NoVA Food Banks
• Shoe Drive At Loudoun Sheriff's Office Raises Money For Charity
• Herndon's 'March Into Parks' Offers Guide To Outdoor Enjoyment
• Fairfax Vaccine Scheduling Advances Beyond Top Registration Day
• Historic Overlay District Considered For River Farm
• Providence District Meeting Planned On 2022 Fairfax County Budget
• Cappies Review: 'Life Finds A Way' At Robinson Secondary School
• Lawmakers Pass COVID-19 Workers' Compensation Bills
• Salamanders Indicate Waterway Health In Prince William County

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