Zoo Fire Kills 2 Giraffes In Northern Virginia | Patch PM

Annandale VA

09 March, 2021

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight. Updated: Waffles, Companion Giraffe Killed In Zoo Fire Waffles, a giraffe at Roer's Zoofari in Reston, and his companion giraffe were found dead Monday night after a fire damaged a barn at the neighborhood zoo, according to posts on the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department's Twitter account. VA Governor Gets Mixed Marks, Vaccine Rollout Criticized: Survey An Arlington woman has started a petition on Change.org with the goal of convincing Arlington Public Schools to implement outdoor dining for students at all schools as a safety precaution against the spread of COVID-19. Marine Corps Marathon Offers Glimmer Of Hope For In-Person Race Registration for the 46th Marine Corps Marathon opens to the public on Wednesday at noon. The race is currently scheduled as a virtual event, but it could change to an in-person race if COVID-19 conditions improve. Vaccine Offers Promise 1 Year After 1st Coronavirus Case: Northam On Tuesday, Gov. Ralph Northam acknowledged the one-year mark of Virginia's first COVID-19 case and death while expressing optimism about vaccinations ultimately bringing the pandemic-related precautions to end. Outdoor Lunch Needed At All Arlington Schools: Petition An Arlington woman has started a petition on Change.org with the goal of convincing Arlington Public Schools to implement outdoor dining for students at all schools as a safety precaution against the spread of COVID-19. Falls Church Homeowners To See Tax Increase Under Budget Proposal Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields on Monday presented a proposed fiscal year 2022 budget of $106 million to the city council. The proposed budget calls for a 2.3 percent increase in general operating expenditures and a 2.5 percent increase in local funding for public schools. These 14 Virginia Hospitals Are Among The Best In U.S.: Newsweek Fourteen Virginia hospitals were ranked among the best in America by Newsweek. Also Worth a Look Today Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: 6 Violations At 1 PlaceAshburn Restaurant Inspections: Six Violations At One LocationFredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 4 Violations At One PlaceVienna Photo Show Returns To Community Center In 2021How To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In AlexandriaHow To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In The Kingstowne AreaAlexandria Libraries To Reopen With Precautions In Mid-MarchUpscale Furnished Apartments Open in Shaw NeighborhoodDacha Beer Garden in D.C. Nominated For USA Today's 10BestSevere Weather Awareness Week Prepares Residents For EmergenciesPlay Ball! Baseball Exhibit Comes to Fredericksburg Area MuseumChamber Honors Local Firefighter For Emergency Response ExpertiseNarcotics, Robbery Charges Filed After Pentagon City ArrestArlington Police Seek Help In Locating Missing 16-Year-Old BoyHerndon College Student Helps Lead Iowa FundraiserUpdated: Firefighters Extinguish Rosslyn Rooftop FireArlington Coronavirus Update: 1 New Death; 25 Additional Cases$4,500 In Grant Funding Available For Herndon ArtistsMcLean Safeway Store To Close In April, Liquidation Sale HeldPupatella Planning West Springfield, Mosaic District Locations Across America Couple Gets Vaccine On 50th Anniversary: U.S. Coronavirus BlogPandemic Saved U.S. Drivers Time, Money: 2020 Traffic ScorecardCal Gymnast Achieves Perfection While Wearing A MaskNorth Jersey Mayor Talks About Her Unexpected Year: 'No Playbook'Goose Interrupts Spring Training Game Between Chicago And Arizona