Tree Removal Causes Uproar In NoVA Community | Patch PM

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14 July, 2021

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight. Removal Of Old Tree On Elden Street Surprises Herndon CommunityThe removal of a large tree as part of the Center Street and Elden Street Improvements Project Tuesday caught many town residents by surprise. DC Woman Gets 1-Year Sentence For Stealing $200K From NonprofitsA Washington, D.C. woman was sentenced to just over one-year in prison for attempting to steal more than $200,000 from two nonprofit organizations for which she previously worked, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Tax On Out-Of-State License Plates Approved By County SupervisorsA new fine targeting residents who do not register their vehicles or use Virginia license plates was approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday. The new ordinance was approved with a 7-1 vote. Cigarette Tax To Be Discussed By Loudoun County SupervisorsCigarettes in Loudoun County may be getting more expensive under a new proposal being considered by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. On Wednesday night, supervisors will vote on a proposal to levy a $0.40 tax on any pack of cigarettes sold in the county. National Search To Replace Alexandria City Manager BeginsAlexandria City Council announced Wednesday it is launching the national search for a new city manager. City Manager Mark Jinks announced his upcoming retirement in June and will remain in the position until a replacement is hired. City Council expected the selection of a new city manager will happen by the end of 2021. $1 Million Lottery Prize Awarded To Spotsylvania WomanA woman from Spotsylvania County won a $1 million grand prize from the Virginia Lottery last month. The woman, Karen Deskins, won the top prize through a drawing in the Commonwealth Second Chance promotion. Also Worth a Look TodayTwo Virginia Cities Named Among Best Places To Live: U.S. NewsMissing Teens Sought In Stafford, Spotsylvania: PoliceChantilly Company Receives State Grants For Technology WorkCooling Centers Remain Open As DC Extends Heat EmergencyManassas Business Awarded State Grants For Technology Work2 Herndon Companies Receive $100K VA Grants For Technology Work4 Arlington Companies Receive State Grants For Technology WorkGunshot Fired Through Window Of Columbia Pike Residence: PoliceWorldgate Athletic Club & Spa To Get Multi-Million-Dollar UpgradeTeaDM To Bring Bubble Tea And Beats To Fairfax BoulevardClifton Man Charged In Stabbing Death Of His Father: PoliceThunderstorms Possible With Isolated Severe Storms In NoVA, DCMan Scores $115K Jackpot In Hayfield AreaHistorical Markers Contest Sought For Fairfax CountyAlexandria Drive-In Ceases After Last Movie This WeekendManassas Police Stand-Off Leads To Charges, Arrest: PoliceAcross AmericaMissing Pleasanton Hiker Either Incapacitated Or Gone: OfficialsDon't Believe Vaccines Are Working In Illinois? Look At MissouriAfter Dog Attack, Westfield Girl Starts Cookie Company, DonatesMystery Illness Killing Off New Jersey Birds. No One Knows WhyTrooper Injured, 3 Arrested During 'Cuba Libre' Rallies In Tampa