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24 Yorkies Seized After Fire In Manassas; One Person Injured

Rescuers seized 24 Yorkies after a fire at a residence in Manassas on Friday morning. One woman was taken to the hospital with minor burn injuries, according to a news release from the City of Manassas.

First Case Of South Africa COVID-19 Variant Identified in NoVA

The first case of the coronavirus variant originally detected in South Africa has been identified in Northern Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The adult resident who tested positive for the variant had no history of travel during the exposure period.

W&OD Trail Bridge Opens At Arlington-Falls Church Border

A new Washington & Old Dominion Trail bridge over Route 29 and Fairfax Drive at the Arlington and Falls Church border opened Friday, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Northam Signs Bills On Foreclosure, Health Coverage For Abortion

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed into law 80 new pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Assembly session, ranging from measures to protect homeowners from foreclosure to repeal of health restrictions on women in the state's health exchange, the governor's office said Friday.

Winter's Not Over: Chance Of Snow Next Week In NoVA, DC

Enjoy the sunny skies and mild temperatures this weekend, because winter is not yet over in the Washington, D.C., region.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Little Free Library Opening At Fredericksburg Area Museum
• Artificial Intelligence Company Plans Headquarters In Loudoun
• Motorcycle Crash Kills A Man In Manassas: Police
• National Building Museum Names New Executive Director
• Police Shooting Of Drug Suspect In Front Royal Investigated
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Leo The Gentle Giant
• Paving And Restriping Changes Proposed In Kingstowne Area
• Paving, Restriping Changes Proposed In Mount Vernon District
• Cause Under Investigation For Burke Fire
• Attempted Gun Theft Thwarted Outside Vienna Arsenal: Police
• Fire In Ashburn Critically Injures One, Displaces Family Of Four
• St. Patrick's Day 2021 Deals At Restaurants Across NoVA
• Her Life 5K Walk and Yoga Event Takes To The Streets Saturday
• Free Ornamental Seedlings Available At Local Veterinary Clinic
• Rescue Me: Cal Is A Good Boy Who's A Fan Of Yoga Moves
• Arlington Sees Lowest COVID-19 Positivity Rate Since October
• Paving And Restriping Changes Proposed In Reston Area
• Paving And Restriping Changes Proposed In Herndon Area
• Shots Fired In Area Of Kate Hanley Family Shelter: Police
• 3 Takeaways From Reston Chamber's Legislative Breakfast
• Victim Identified In Reston Fatal Shooting: Police
• Fairfax Vaccine Update: Some Medical Providers To Offer Vaccine
• Zoning Ordinance Decision Deferred By Fairfax Supervisors

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• Despite Impeachment Inquiry, Cuomo Said He Won't Resign
• Daylight Saving Time: When Clocks Change In 2021
• Veteran Says He Lived At 'The Vet' For 2 Years, Was He Good Luck?
• Teacher Takes Potty Break On Zoom; Authorities Want To Know Why