VA, DC Top News: Flood Fight, Trick Or Treat, Northams Positive

VIRGINIA — Top news stories from Virginia and D.C. Patches this week include increased efforts to prevent more costly flooding in Alexandria, Gov. Ralph Northam and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus, a northern Virginia suburb has been ranked one of the best places to live in the country, and an elementary school may be considered for a new name as a district studies links to the Confederacy.

A county is urging residents not to take part in traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween, a NoVA suburb is one of the healthiest communities in the U.S., a mother was outraged to find Confederate officer costumes for children at a Party City store, and an opening date for the newest Wegmans store were also among the big stories this week.

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Traditional Halloween Activities Discouraged By Loudoun Officials

Loudoun County health officials are recommending that residents not participate in traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating.

3 Major Floods Spur Push For Improvements In Alexandria

Alexandria officials are looking into accelerating flooding mitigation projects after three major flash floods within 14 months have swamped homes and cars.

NoVA Suburb Among Money’s Best Places To Live In 2020

The Northern Virginia suburb of Ashburn is one of the 50 best places in the United States to live, according to a new ranking by Money magazine.

Governor Northam, First Lady Test Positive For Coronavirus

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and his wife, Pamela Northam, have tested positive for the coronavirus. While the governor has reported experiencing no symptoms of COVID-19 — the disease caused by the virus — Pamela Northam has reported experiencing mild symptoms.

Falls Church Named Among 2020 Healthiest U.S. Communities

The City of Falls Church has been named the third healthiest community in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.

Mom Finds Confederate Children's Costumes At Party City Store

A local mom is outraged after finding a Confederate children's costume at the Party City location in Bailey's Crossroads.

Here are more headlines from this week:

• Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 1 NoVA Location: Here's Where
• Maury Elementary Renaming Considered With T.C. Williams Process
• DC Coronavirus Health Emergency To Be Extended To End Of Year
• Sur La Table To Close At End Of September In Alexandria
• Return To School Plan Approved For Limited Fairfax Students
• Wegmans Sets Tysons Store Opening For November
• What Privatizing DC Public Housing Looks Like So Far
• Pizzeria Paradiso Closes In Alexandria With Farewell Event
• Loudoun Sisters Win Points Of Light Award For Building Nonprofit
• Leesburg's Outdoor Dining Program Becomes 3-Day Weekly Event
• GridPoint Launches GoFundMe To Help Restaurant Workers
• Loudoun County Named Among 2020 Healthiest U.S. Communities

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