Affordable Housing Projects Funded, Fallen Cop Honored | Patch PM

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02 March, 2021

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight. NoVA Housing Projects Get $5.5M In Affordable Housing LoansFive affordable housing projects in Northern Virginia will receive a total of $5.5 million in funding as part of Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans approved by the state. Virginia Restaurants Grapple With Plastic Foam Container Ban(Capital News Service) From vermicelli bowls to crispy chicken, Pho Luca's, a Vietnamese-owned Richmond restaurant, uses plastic foam containers to package takeout meals. That may soon change after the General Assembly recently passed a bill banning such packaging. Fallen Officer Honored On 5th Anniversary Of Her DeathThe Prince William County Police Department held a ceremony to honor a fallen officer on Saturday. Officer Ashley Guindon died in the line of duty on Feb. 27, 2016. It was Officer Guindon's first shift after being sworn-in. Guindon was 28 years old. South Africa Variant In 3 Virginia Regions, UK Variant In All 5The UK variant of the coronavirus has been identified in all five regions of Virginia, and the South Africa variant has been confirmed in three regions, according to the Virginia Department of Health. New Coronavirus Vaccine Site Announced In WoodbridgeA new vaccination clinic is coming to Woodbridge this week. The new vaccination clinic will open on March 3 at the site of the former Gander Mountain location near Potomac Mills, according to a presentation by the county executive. Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled In 2021The 2021 Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade is canceled in 2021. Fairfax Seniors, Freshmen Join Others In Hybrid LearningFairfax County Public Schools brought back additional students for hybrid learning Tuesday, including freshmen entering their school buildings for the first time. First Alexandria Public School Students Start Hybrid LearningAlso Worth a Look TodayAshburn Restaurant Inspections: Violations At Ten LocationsReston Association Candidate Profile: Vincent Dory70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Arlington County: New DataBlankets Keep Outdoor Diners Warm At Fairfax City RestaurantsFresh Impact Farms Awarded Arlington's First Agriculture GrantAmazon Donates $600K, Delivery Services To DC, NoVA Food BanksShoe Drive At Loudoun Sheriff's Office Raises Money For CharityHerndon's 'March Into Parks' Offers Guide To Outdoor EnjoymentFairfax Vaccine Scheduling Advances Beyond Top Registration DayHistoric Overlay District Considered For River FarmProvidence District Meeting Planned On 2022 Fairfax County BudgetCappies Review: 'Life Finds A Way' At Robinson Secondary SchoolLawmakers Pass COVID-19 Workers' Compensation BillsSalamanders Indicate Waterway Health In Prince William CountyAcross America'A Huge Loss': At 28, Nurse Dies Of Virus He Helped FightWhich COVID-19 Vaccine Is Best? 'The One You Can Get': DoctorDognapping Is Surprisingly Common. Here's How To Protect Fido.Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: Who's Eligible, Timeline, MoreThird Woman Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment: Report