Metro Aims To Replace Most Unreliable Escalators | Patch PM

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17 February, 2021

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight. NoVA, DC Weather: 3 To 6 Inches Of Snow Expected On ThursdayThe Washington Spirit professional women's soccer team announced a new group of investors, including former first daughters Chelsea Clinton and Jenna Bush Hager. Metro Signs Contract To Replace 130 Escalators At 32 StationsWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has signed a contract with KONE to replace 130 escalators at 32 Metro stations, according to a release. The seven-year, $179 million contract will see the continuation of a decades-long program aimed at replacing and restoring the oldest and least reliable escalators in the transit system. Virginia Coronavirus Vaccine Hotline Joins Statewide Online FormAt a Wednesday news conference, Gov. Ralph Northam said 240,000 Virginians have preregistered for the COVID-19 vaccine since the launch of the centralized preregistration system Tuesday. The governor also announced the launch of a COVID-19 vaccine hotline. Clinton, Bush Hager Among New Investors In Washington SpiritThe Washington Spirit professional women's soccer team announced a new group of investors, including former first daughters Chelsea Clinton and Jenna Bush Hager. Facebook Survey Shows Arlington With Highest Vaccine AcceptanceNorthern Virginia residents rank near the top of the list of Americans most likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available to them, with Arlington County rated as the county with the highest vaccine acceptance in the nation, according to the results of a Facebook survey. Also Worth a Look Today'Good Apple' Bill Requiring Police To Report Misconduct KilledWashington Teachers' Union Files Complaint Against DCPSPaid Parking To Return To Leesburg In March After Year-Long PauseReal Estate Tax Cut Proposed In Alexandria 2022 BudgetAlexandria Resident Wins $300K Top Prize In LotteryBreak-Ins Reported At Hollin Hall Businesses, River Bend BistroRoad Diet, Other Improvements Planned Around Vienna MetroThe Boro Hosting Blood Drive, Antibody Testing ProvidedFairfax Vaccine Clinics Canceled On Feb. 18 Due To Winter WeatherPet Of The Week: Diego Is 100 Pounds Of Love And CuddlesArlington Restaurant Inspections: 4 Violations At 3 LocationsBearded Goat Barber Is Coming To Shirlington This FallNew Management Firm To Operate Worldgate Athletic Club & SpaArlington Coronavirus Update: Positivity Rate Lowest In 3 MonthsRCC Natatorium Renovation Snags Major AwardWorldgate Athletic Club & Spa Exec Answers Readers' QuestionsAcross AmericaRush Limbaugh, Conservative Talk Radio Show Host, Dies At 70'Not Easy': Woman, 90, Walks 6 Miles In Blizzard To Get VaccineThe Boys Are Back In Town: Spring Training Returns To Tampa BayMany 2nd Doses Of Moderna Vaccine Mistakenly Given As 1st In PAInmates At DuPage County Jail Read Bedtime Stories To Their Kids