Potential Station Closures In Metro Budget Proposal | Patch PM

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DC Metro Could Close Up To 22 Stations Without More Funding

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 calls for up to 22 Metro station closures and some bus route cuts if additional federal funding is not provided.

Capitol Police Warns Of Plot By Militia Group To Breach Capitol

The U.S. Capitol Police Department has obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol complex on Thursday by a militia group, the police department said Wednesday.

Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What To Expect In Virginia

More aid for cash-strapped and pandemic-weary Virginians could be on the way soon as the U.S. Senate this week prepares to debate its own version of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by the House of Representatives over the weekend.

COVID-19 Testing Manufacturer Expanding In Prince William County

Ceres Nanosciences, a company that manufactures products for diagnostic testing, is expanding its operations in Manassas's Innovation Park. The expansion will create 50 new jobs in the area over the next three years, and will allow the company to manufacture more materials for COVID-19 tests.

VP Visits Old Town Alexandria Business To Discuss Economic Relief

Vice President Kamala Harris visited an Old Town Alexandria business Wednesday morning to speak in support of President Joe Biden's proposed economic stimulus package.

Daily Vaccine Doses Administered Top 50K In Virginia

On Wednesday, Gov. Ralph Northam said Virginia met the goal of 50,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses given per day.

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