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Flags are placed on the National Mall, looking towards the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
Flags are placed on the National Mall, looking towards the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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

Inauguration: Some DC Bridges To Remain Open For Local Traffic

Although most D.C.-area residents are probably planning to avoid traveling into the District due to all the inauguration closures, some people, like essential workers or delivery drivers, may still need to access the city on Wednesday.

Fire At Nearby Homeless Camp Leads To Temporary Capitol Lockdown

A rehearsal for Wednesday's inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris was forced to be suspended and the the U.S. Capitol was temporarily evacuated and locked down Monday after a fire at a nearby homeless camp raised security concerns, police said.

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KKK Fliers Distributed In Leesburg, Sterling Draw Police Response

Leesburg Police and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office are investigating the distribution of Ku Klux Klan fliers Saturday in parts of Leesburg and Sterling.

Ashburn Pastor Begins Bike Repair Ministry After Bike Is Stolen

Doing the Lord's work has always come natural to Robbie Pruitt, even when it extends beyond his time on clock as an assistant rector at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Leesburg.

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New Cases Down To 4,526, Positive Average Trends Down In Virginia

An additional 4,526 coronavirus cases were reported Tuesday after three days of higher-than-usual daily cases, according to Virginia Department of Health data.

Winter 2021 Restaurant Week Features DC Restaurants

With cold weather and COVID-19 pandemic in the mix, winter is a difficult time for restaurants in our region. This year, foodies can support restaurants and score specials during the annual winter 2021 Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week.

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