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Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week related to the new coronavirus and other topics.

Virginia Coronavirus Vaccine Hotline Joins Statewide Online Form

At a Wednesday news conference, Gov. Ralph Northam said 240,000 Virginians have preregistered for the COVID-19 vaccine since the launch of the centralized preregistration system Tuesday. The governor also announced the launch of a COVID-19 vaccine hotline.

• Virginia's Statewide Coronavirus Vaccine Pre-Registration Open
• Winter Weather To Delay Over 100K Vaccine Doses For Virginia

Facebook Survey Shows Arlington With Highest Vaccine Acceptance

Northern Virginia residents rank near the top of the list of Americans most likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available to them, with Arlington County rated as the county with the highest vaccine acceptance in the nation, according to the results of a Facebook survey.

Virginia Reports 5th Highest Percent Positivity Rate In Nation

Ten Virginia metro areas and 80 counties remain in the COVID-19 pandemic's "red zone," according to the latest report issued by the White House COVID-19 Team on Wednesday. The number of counties in the red zone was down by two from the previous report, while the number of metro areas in the red zone remained the same.

• Virginia Coronavirus Update: 2,304 Additional Cases Reported

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.

Metro Signs Contract To Replace 130 Escalators At 32 Stations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has signed a contract with KONE to replace 130 escalators at 32 Metro stations, according to a release. The seven-year, $179 million contract will see the continuation of a decades-long program aimed at replacing and restoring the oldest and least reliable escalators in the transit system.

Fredericksburg Nationals To Start Play In May, Will Have Fans

The Fredericksburg Nationals released the schedule for its long-awaited inaugural season. The team's first game will be May 4, and the Fredericksburg Nationals will play the first home game at the New Fredericksburg Ballpark on May 11.

Confederate Officer's Name Removed From Fairfax School

During its Thursday night meeting, the Fairfax County School Board voted to change the name of Mosby Woods Elementary to Mosaic Elementary.

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• VA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource
• 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
• Homeless Woman Found Dead In Arlandria Area: Police
• Woodbridge Abduction, Assault Suspect Sought By Police
• Young DC Councilmembers Get Vaccinated Ahead Of Grocery Workers
• Vaccine Rollout Begins In DC Shelters, PEP-V Centers
• Restaurants, SNAP Recipients Helped By Stafford Cares Project
• Lorton Man Charged With Robbing Main Street 7-Eleven: Report
• Herndon Graduate Student Continues Treatment To Combat Cancer
• Doctor Pleads Guilty To Not Paying Federal Payroll Taxes
• Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Suspects Arrested In Pentagon City
• 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
• VA House Repeals Ban On Abortion Coverage For State Exchange Plan
• Pandemic Revs Up Bad Driver Behavior, Traffic Deaths In Virginia
• Homesense Opens In Franconia Area Shopping Center
• 'Good Apple' Bill Requiring Police To Report Misconduct Killed
• Washington Teachers’ Union Files Complaint Against DCPS
• Paid Parking To Return To Leesburg In March After Year-Long Pause
• Real Estate Tax Cut Proposed In Alexandria 2022 Budget
• Alexandria Resident Wins $300K Top Prize In Lottery
• Break-Ins Reported At Hollin Hall Businesses, River Bend Bistro
• Road Diet, Other Improvements Planned Around Vienna Metro
• The Boro Hosting Blood Drive, Antibody Testing Provided
• Pet Of The Week: Diego Is 100 Pounds Of Love And Cuddles
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 4 Violations At 3 Locations
• Bearded Goat Barber Is Coming To Shirlington This Fall
• New Management Firm To Operate Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa
• RCC Natatorium Renovation Snags Major Award
• Clinton, Bush Hager Among New Investors In Washington Spirit
• Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa Exec Answers Readers' Questions
• New Hospitality Group Bets Sports Gambling Will Give Them An Edge
• Missing Arlington Man Found Dead In Fairfax County
• Adopt Elizabeth, A Playful Companion At Alexandria Shelter
• 35-Unit Independent Living Community Proposed In McLean
• Loudoun Supervisor Highlights Economic Strength, Silver Line
• Data Migration To VA Vaccination System Is Slow Going
• Rescue Me: Peppy Needs Someone To Snuggle With
• Arlington County Manager Proposes $1.36B 'Transition Budget
• Vehicle Stolen At Gas Station In Alexandria, Later Recovered
• Richmond Highway Corridor Market Assessment Study Presented
• COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Increase Expected In Loudoun By Mid-March
• Virginia Lawmakers Advance Consumer Data Protection Act
• Lawmakers Pass Bills to Collect Data on Pretrial Detention
• Bills Advance To Compensate First Responders Hit By COVID-19
• Navy Veteran, Cops Among VA Residents Charged In Capitol Riots
• Maxie Needs A Forever Family To Work Out And Snack With
• Girl Scout Cookie Sales Coming Up In Manassas
• 'My Plan To End The Pandemic': President Joe Biden
• IKEA Site Of Donation Drive Hosted By County Animal Shelter
• Armed Robbery Charges Filed Against Arlington Man: Report
• Kitchen Fire Fills Crystal Towers Apartment Building With Smoke
• County Manager Proposes $17.5M COVID-19 Contingency Fund
• Elements Massage Coming To Pentagon City
• Stolen Dodge Charger Recovered By Fairfax Police: Report
• Crocodile Skin Bags, Ivory, Leeches Seized At Dulles Airport
• Dentist Launches New Practice From Scratch Amid Pandemic
• Vaccine Prioritization Outlined By Alexandria Health Department
• Stormwater Utility Fee Hike, More Up For City Council Decisions
• Cash Register, Credit Card Thefts Reported At Vienna Businesses
• Alexandria Affordable Housing Complex Prepares For Spring Opening
• Police Investigating Break-Ins At Franconia Area Businesses
• Walgreens To Offer Coronavirus Vaccination Access In Virginia
• Market-Rate Units To Be Preserved At Virginia Village Building