'Justice For J6' Rally, Vaccine Clinic With Alpacas | Top News

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17 September, 2021

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Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week. Lions, Tigers At National Zoo Getting Treated For COVID-19Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., have tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, the zoo said Friday. Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Honored Through NoVA ProcessionResidents and first responders from northern Virginia gathered Thursday around overpasses of Interstate 66 and other roads to honor U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, a soldier killed in Afghanistan. Capitol Security Fencing To Go Up Ahead Of 'Justice For J6' RallyThe U.S. Capitol Police approved a plan Monday to put up a fence around the U.S. Capitol building for Saturday's demonstration in support of the jailed suspects in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Measles Exposure Possible At Several Times, Locations In NoVAAfter several travelers arriving to Northern Virginia from Afghanistan were diagnosed with measles, health departments are warning residents of potential measles exposure at several times and locations. Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Breaks Ground On First BuildingVirginia Tech broke ground on the first academic building of the Innovation Campus in Alexandria's Potomac Tuesday. Vaccine, COVID Testing Mandate Considered For PWCS EmployeesPrince William County Schools employees may need to provide proof of vaccination or be subject to weekly COVID tests. The school board plans to vote on a policy on Wednesday, Sept. 15 that would require all employees to disclose their vaccination status by Nov. 1, 2021. Worker Dangling From Rosslyn Building Rescued By FirefightersArlington County Fire & EMS crews rescued a worker Wednesday afternoon who was dangling from scaffolding on the side of an office building in Rosslyn. Arlington Remembers: 'Plane Into Pentagon. All Help Respond Now.'Fire Station 5 is located in Crystal City, about a mile from the Pentagon. As such, the station's fire and rescue crews were the first to respond to the crash site of American Airlines Flight 77 on Sept. 11, 2001. Fairfax County Marks 9/11 At Fire Station Among First To Respond9/11 Aftermath At Pentagon Recalled By Former Deputy Police Chief Segregated Schools Analysis Proposed By Loudoun County SupervisorLoudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman has proposed a joint effort between the school board and the board of supervisors to investigate the lasting harm and impact of segregated schools in Loudoun County. The joint committee would also make recommendations in an effort to rectify the past disparities, including possible compensation for those impacted. Meet An Alpaca And Get Vaccinated At Reston Pop-Up ClinicFor the second year in a row, Kristi Kennard Guidry and her husband Ben Guidry are hosting a pop-up vaccination clinic at their Reston home. About 40 people came to last year's event, which had a "Shots and Brauts" theme. This year, there will be alpacas. $37M In Repairs Needed To Lake Anne's Aging InfrastructureA Reston homeowners association faces more than $37 million in repairs to its aging infrastructure, according to a new report from the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (FCDPWES). VA Voting Rights Act Signed Into Law At Ceremony In Newport NewsVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday ceremonially signed the Voting Rights Act of Virginia, a bill modeled after the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. Harris Teeter To Reduce Store Hours Due To Staffing IssuesHarris Teeter stores across the nation, including in Northern Virginia and D.C., will be reducing their store hours starting Wednesday. 380 Trees Would Be Cleared To Make Way For New Fairfax Bike TrailLocal environmentalists have been voicing their opposition to a proposed project the Fairfax City is considering to clear 380 or more trees from the heavily wooded area to the north and west of the Pickett Road tank farm in order to build a bike path. Plastic Bag Tax Passed By Fairfax County SupervisorsA disposable plastic bag tax will be implemented in 2022 after approval from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. 'Fight With Us' Mother Of Herndon Cancer Patient WritesRochelle Proctor sent an email to Patch on Tuesday night with a short message: "We need help! Anything you can do is greatly appreciated. We are still at MD Anderson." Film Starring Ethan Hawke, Ewan McGregor To Be Filmed In VirginiaA new film starring actors Ethan Hawke and Ewan McGregor and financially backed by Apple Studios plans to begin shooting in central Virginia this fall, the governor's office said Thursday. Friday Night Lights Debut At Alexandria High School's StadiumOn Friday, the Titans will play under the lights for the first time at Alexandria City High School.