Coronavirus Death Under Age 10, Cherry Blossom Peak | Top News

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.

All Of Phase 1b Expected To Access Vaccine By End Of April In VA

Virginia's state vaccine coordinator concurred with a prediction from the Biden administration that anyone who wants the vaccine can get it by the end of May.

• CVS Expands Vaccine Appointments To More Virginia Communities
• Daily Vaccine Doses Administered Top 50K In Virginia
• 1-Dose Coronavirus Vaccine To Be Offered This Week In Virginia
• Vaccination Rates Climb In Virginia As Supplies Increase
• New Coronavirus Vaccine Site Announced In Woodbridge
• Mass Vaccination Clinic Scheduled For Saturday In Arlington

First Virginia Child Under 10 Dies From COVID-19: VDH Officials

The Virginia Department of Health on Thursday reported the state's first death of a child under the age of 10 with COVID-19. The child died from complications of a chronic health condition and COVID-19, the health department said.

• South Africa Variant In 3 Virginia Regions, UK Variant In All 5

DC Cherry Blossom Festival: Peak Viewing, Online Gifts, BloomCam

Organizers of the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., are forecasting peak bloom of the cherry trees between April 2-5, although the National Park Service is still evaluating whether the area around the Tidal Basin will need to be blocked off to visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Amazon Attracts Cherry Blossom Festival Events To Arlington
• Cherry Blossom Experiences Planned In Alexandria For 2021

Washington Football Team Releases Quarterback Alex Smith: Report

The Washington Football Team released quarterback Alex Smith on Friday, according to a report from ESPN. Smith was named the league's Comeback Player of the Year in February after recovering from a broken leg and subsequent infection that threatened his life.

Patch Survey: How Do Virginians Feel One Year Into Pandemic?

Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of Virginia's first known case of the coronavirus. Since then, almost 10,000 Virginia residents have died from COVID-19 and nearly 600,000 have tested positive.

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.

Update: Pilot Identified Who Died In Single-Engine Plane Crash

A single-engine plane crashed in Loudoun County on Thursday. The pilot of the plane died when it crashed on a farm in Purcellville, according to a news release from the Virginia State Police.

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• Stafford Driver Charged In Crash That Killed His Brother: Police
• 15-Year-Old Girl Shot In Her Father's Car In Woodbridge: Police
• Schools Can Opt For Remote Learning During Inclement Weather
• Fairfax County Libraries To Reopen For Indoor Express Services
• Mobile COVID-19 Test Center Replacing Arlington Drive-Thru Site
• NFL Appoints Virginian Maia Chaka As First Black Female Official
• Sunrise Senior Living Coming In Spring To Old Town Alexandria
• Overnight Lane Closures Planned On I-395 In Alexandria
• Small Business Owner Helps Others Bounce Back From Pandemic
• Arlington Signs Letter Of Intent To Extend Courthouse Area Leases
• Manassas Grandfather Struggles To Cover Costs Of Heart Procedures
• Shooting Injures 2 In Springfield: Police
• Falls Church Library Renovation Project's Finish Date Pushed Back
• Driver Injured In Crash With Empty School Bus In West Springfield
• Aubrey Apartment Tower On Wilson Blvd. In Rosslyn Begins Leasing
• Pet Of The Week: Cesar Is A Laid-Back Boy With Regal Good Looks
• Amazon Donates $15K To Wakefield HS To Support Racial Equality
• Remembering Herndon's History: Harvey Earlton Hanes
• Smart City Challenge Leads To Pilot Projects In Fairfax City
• Reston Association Candidate Profile: Timothy J. Dowling
• Shooting Suspect In Jail After Dispute Outside AutoZone: Police
• 70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Prince William: New Data
• 70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Manassas: New Data
• 40s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Loudoun County: New Data
• Weekend Metro Shutdowns End Early At Franconia, Van Dorn Street
• 70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Fairfax County: New Data
• 70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Alexandria: New Data
• First Watch Preparing To Open In Bailey's Crossroads
• Garden Club of Fairfax's Home And Garden Tour Planned In McLean
• Front Boarding, Fares To Resume On Dash Bus In Mid-March
• 60s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Stafford and Fredericksburg
• High-Speed Race On Beltway Leads To Arrest By Alexandria Police
• 'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Arlington Telecommuters
• 'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Reston Telecommuters
• 'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Herndon Telecommuters
• Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Fairfax City Telecommuters
• Transportation To Vaccine Appointments Offered In Fairfax
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Violations At Ten Locations
• Reston Association Candidate Profile: Vincent Dory
• 70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Arlington County: New Data
• Blankets Keep Outdoor Diners Warm At Fairfax City Restaurants
• Fresh Impact Farms Awarded Arlington's First Agriculture Grant
• Amazon Donates $600K, Delivery Services To DC, NoVA Food Banks
• Shoe Drive At Loudoun Sheriff's Office Raises Money For Charity
• Herndon's 'March Into Parks' Offers Guide To Outdoor Enjoyment
• Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled In 2021
• Fairfax Seniors, Freshmen Join Others In Hybrid Learning
• Fairfax Vaccine Scheduling Advances Beyond Top Registration Day
• Historic Overlay District Considered For River Farm
• NoVA Housing Projects Get $5.5M In Affordable Housing Loans
• Providence District Meeting Planned On 2022 Fairfax County Budget
• Cappies Review: 'Life Finds A Way' At Robinson Secondary School
• Virginia Restaurants Grapple With Plastic Foam Container Ban
• Lawmakers Pass COVID-19 Workers' Compensation Bills
• Fallen Officer Honored On 5th Anniversary Of Her Death
• Salamanders Indicate Waterway Health In Prince William County
• First Alexandria Public School Students Start Hybrid Learning
• Four Guns Stolen From Vehicle In Loudoun County: Police
• Religious Tutor Arrested, Charged With Assaulting A Child: Cops
• Capitol Police Warns Of Plot By Militia Group To Breach Capitol
• Reston Fitness Studio To Reopen Indoor Training Space
• Visa's Data Center In Ashburn To Run On Renewable Energy
• Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What To Expect In Virginia
• Irish Restaurant Mattie & Eddie’s Coming To Pentagon City
• Missing 80-Year-Old Man Found: Alexandria Police
• Water Main Break Closes Street, Prompts Repairs In Alexandria
• VP Visits Old Town Alexandria Business To Discuss Economic Relief
• Pedestrian Dies After Early February Crash In Franconia Area
• Scammers Impersonating Police In Stafford County
• COVID-19 Testing Manufacturer Expanding In Prince William County
• Route 1 Area Properties Acquired By Affordable Housing Developer
• One Dead After Fatal Car Crash In Nokesville: Police
• U.S. Capitol, Law Enforcement On High Alert After Plot Warning
• Shooting In Loudoun Leaves One Man Hospitalized: Police
• Rescue Me: Ham The Dog Needs A Loving Forever Home
• No More Cheerleaders For The Washington Football Team: Report
• Driver Strikes Vehicles In Pursuit From Capital Beltway: Police
• Vaccine Wait List Progress Outlined In Alexandria
• Community Arts Applications Sought For Capital One Hall
• Flag Changes Not Recommended By Fairfax Planning Commission
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: A Shadow To Tag Along With You
• National Grammar Day: Virginia Students Think It's Very Important
• Vaccination Milestone Reached In Arlington For 75 And Older Group
• Big Buns Reston Offering Special Grand Opening Bags
• Final Names Recommended By For T.C. Williams, Maury Elementary
• Arlington Free Clinic To Receive Vaccine Supplies From County
• Reston Open Space Advocacy Group Names 2 New Board Members