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VA Senate Passes Bill Requiring In-Person, Virtual School Options

The Virginia Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would require every local school system across the state to make both virtual and in-person learning available to students. Although state lawmakers are pushing to get students back into the classroom as soon as possible, the bill would not take effect until July 1.

• Full In-Person Learning By March In Prince William Schools

CVS Adding Northern Virginia Stores To Initial Vaccine Locations

After CVS announced plans to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible groups at select stores, more Virginia locations will be part of that initial rollout, CVS announced Thursday.

• Vaccine Use In Virginia: How Many Shots Have Been Given?

Soft Serve Cone Or Christmas Tree? Amazon HQ2 Helix Sparks Debate

People interact with architecture every day, but they aren't always thinking about how a building looks and functions. When Amazon rolled out the designs Tuesday for its $2.5 billion headquarters project, which featured a 350-foot helix-shaped office tower that can be climbed from the outside like a mountain hike, people reacted.

Virginia Senate Passes Bill To Abolish Death Penalty

The Virginia Senate voted Wednesday to abolish the death penalty in a state that has executed more people than any other. The bill passed by a 21-to-17 margin, with Senate Republicans opposing the bill.

Capitol Police To Get COVID-19 Vaccines In Wake Of Jan. 6 Siege

The U.S. Capitol Police will soon receive enough COVID-19 vaccines for its entire workforce, officials said Thursday. The vaccines are being made available a month after a mob of supporters of now-former President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Casinos, Online Sports Betting Gaining Traction In Virginia

The Virginia Lottery Board on Wednesday approved initial regulations for proposed casinos in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Richmond. In 2020, the General Assembly designated the Virginia Lottery as the regulator of casinos in the state, along with mobile sports wagering.

Arlington CEO Pleads Guilty In Protective Gear, PPP Fraud Schemes

An Arlington-based CEO pleaded guilty Wednesday in Alexandria federal court in a personal protective equipment scheme that defrauded federal agencies.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Bill To Limit Solitary Confinement In Virginia Heads To Senate
• Bill To Limit Tolls on Dulles Greenway Passes In Virginia Senate
• Alexandria Opens Vaccinations To More Essential Workers In 1B
• Where To Find Super Bowl 2021 Specials Around Del Ray
• CVS Adding Northern Virginia Stores To Initial Vaccine Locations
• Family Peer Support Services Offered For Fairfax Families
• Manassas Man Arrested For Domestic Assault, Abduction: Police
• MD Man Charged In July Sexual Assault In Petworth: Report
• COVID-19 Positivity Rate In Arlington Dips Below 8 Percent
• Potential Rabies Exposure Risk Reported In East Falls Church Area
• Vaccine Use In Virginia: How Many Shots Have Been Given?
• Remembering Herndon's History: The Village Blacksmith
• Soft Serve Cone Or Christmas Tree? Amazon HQ2 Helix Sparks Debate
• Indecent Exposure In Columbia Heights Area Investigated: Report
• 2 Men Face Multiple Charges Of Rape Against A Minor: Report
• Food, Coat Drives Coming To Reston On Saturday
• Casinos, Online Sports Betting Gaining Traction In Virginia
• 2 Cases Of Exposure In Woodbridge Stores Lead To Charges: Police
• Coronavirus Testing Locations Open In Prince William County
• Girl Scout Cookie Sales Coming Up In Burke
• Girl Scout Cookie Sales Coming Up In McLean
• Girl Scout Cookie Sales Coming Up In Vienna

Across America

• 'Miracle Mom' Who Gave Birth In Coma Finally Holds Her Baby
• The Polar Vortex Returns: Freezing Temps Headed For Most States
• Police Shooting Victim's Wife Angry DA Won't Prosecute Case
• Capitol Police To Get COVID-19 Vaccines In Wake Of Jan. 6 Siege
• Clark Man Receives World's 1st Successful Face, Hands Transplan