Rocket Launch Will Be Visible If Weather Cooperates | Patch PM

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06 May, 2021

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight. NASA Rocket Launch From Wallops Island Could Be Visible FridayNASA is set to launch a rocket from its Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Friday at 7:58 p.m. If skies are clear — and that's a big if for people in the D.C. area — the launch should be visible to people up and down the eastern seaboard. More Restrictions Could Be Lifted If VA COVID Trends ContinueWith some COVID-19 measures set to be relaxed May 15, Gov. Ralph Northam plans to completely lift some measures depending on health and vaccination trends. Pretty Bird Rescued With Assist From Arlington FirefightersArlington County firefighters provided an assist Wednesday afternoon to a county woman whose pet bird had flown the coop. Libraries Become Fine-Free In July In Prince William CountyPrince William Public Libraries will go fine-free starting on July 1, 2021. Patrons will still be responsible for paying for lost or stolen items, but all fines and fees will be removed from accounts after past-due items are returned. Sexual Battery Charge Filed Against Fair Oaks Hospital EmployeeFairfax County Police detectives have charged a Gainesville man with sexually assaulting a patient at Fair Oaks Hospital, according to a police release. 5 In-Person Days, Limited Virtual School Planned In FairfaxAs Fairfax County Public Schools plans five days of in-person learning for the next school year, a limited virtual option will be available as well. Also Worth a Look Today2-Cent Real Estate Tax Reduction In Alexandria Approved BudgetPossible Del Ray Gateway Project Design Concepts To Be PresentedLocally-Owned Playful Pack Dog Daycare Opening In McLeanChurch Holds 1st Indoor Blood Drive In Centreville Since COVID-19Art Place At Fort Totten Adds Onelife Fitness, Salon SuitesCarroll Foy: I'll Create A Virginia That Leaves No One BehindGlass Ceiling On Statewide Offices Remains For Black WomenMcAuliffe Lines Up Hundreds Of Endorsements Ahead Of 2nd DebateCar Chase In Stafford County Leads To Arrests: PoliceRescue Me: Jefferson Is Ready To Be Your New Best FriendDonations Help Critical Services For Adults With DisabilitiesMeet The Candidate: James Lewis Jr. For Alexandria City CouncilMeet The Candidate: Justin Wilson For Alexandria MayorHerndon Stars In NextStop Theatre's Online Musical 'First Date'Lowest COVID-19 Positivity Rate Posted In Arlington Since OctoberFree Flowers Promotion Marks Opening Of New Clarendon StoreArmed Robbery Under Investigation By Herndon PoliceMom's Advice: Don't Snoop Where You Don't Belong'Pet Of The Week: Perfect Bonded Pair Of Pups Seeks Forever HomeAcross AmericaDisney World To Require Masks Despite FL Governor Ending MandatesYankees, Mets To Segregate Unvaccinated Fans At Home GamesFL Wants To Penalize Social Media For Banning Candidates'Karmic Payback' For Retired Circus Elephants Loving Florida LifeThe Love Song Of 17-Year Periodical Cicadas Is Insect Sexy