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

Pharmacy Partners To Expand Vaccines Within Phase 1B In Virginia

On Wednesday, the Virginia Department of Health announced partners with the Federal Retail Pharmacy program are directed to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to more groups within phase 1b.

In-Person Graduation Ceremonies Expected For Virginia Schools

The Northam administration released preliminary guidance Wednesday for graduation ceremonies at high schools and universities this spring and summer, calling on outdoor ceremonies to be capped at 5,000 people, or 30 percent of the venue capacity, whichever is less.

Phase 1C Vaccines Start In Few VA Areas; 1B Continues In NoVA

After the state health department announced health districts are starting to move into phase 1c of coronavirus vaccinations, some localities have started this phase, although northern Virginia has not.

Northam Condemns Killings In Georgia, Cites 'Xenophobic Rhetoric'

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam condemned Tuesday's shootings in the Atlanta area, stating his administration stands in solidarity with members of the Asian American community.

VA Democratic Candidates For Governor Participate In 1st Debate

Democratic candidates seeking the party's nomination for governor participated in their first debate Tuesday night, with the candidates offering their vision on how they would build on the momentum from the past year to make further reforms and advances in the areas of criminal justice, housing and environmental policy.

• How To Participate In Virginia's Republican Nominating Convention

Also Worth a Look Today

• Route 9 To Reopen In Hillsboro, Will Allow Limited Traffic
• Teacher Who Solicited Child Porn From Loudoun Girl Pleads Guilty
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 1 Temporary Shutdown
• Easter Bunny Comes To Potomac Mills In Prince William County
• Easter Bunny To Hop Around Vienna In Late March
• Move To Phase 1c Depends On Adequate Vaccine Supply In Alexandria
• Fairfax Schools Plan For 5 Days Of In-Person Learning In Fall
• Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show Recognizes Several Local Artists
• Millions Go Hungry: How To Reduce Food Waste In Fairfax County
• Millions Go Hungry: How To Reduce Food Waste In DC
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 1 New Death; 46 Additional Cases
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 9 Violations At 2 Locations
• Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Indiana Man: DC Police
• Paving And Restriping Changes Proposed In Burke Area
• Suspect At Large After Abduction, Assault In Dumfries: Police
• Vaccine Registration Opens To More Essential Workers in Fairfax

Across America

• Metro Atlanta Massage Parlor Shootings: 5 Things To Know
• White Supremacist Propaganda In U.S. More Than
• Doubled In 2020
• Baby With COVID-19 Antibodies Born To Vaccinated South FL Mother
• St. Patrick's Day Amid Pandemic For Brookline Irish Pub
• Tesla Crashes Into Michigan Patrol Car, Had Autopilot On: Police