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U.S. Department of Education begins testing of new FAFSA form
A sign reminding people to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known as FAFSA — appears on a bus near Union Station in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)
Northern Virginia's worst areas for near-miss crashes identified by traffic safety group
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A new report by a regional advocacy group found traffic near-miss incidents at the same location are happening more frequently in parts of northern Virginia. In its inaugural “Near Miss/Dangerous Location” summary report, Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) said out of the 2,500...
Alexandria elementary school remains closed due to potential lead exposure concerns
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — The Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School in Alexandria remained closed on Oct. 1, because of a potential lead exposure. School officials said the potential exposure happened during the school’s window replacement project. As a result, Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School was closed to students and staff on Friday, Monday […]
Veterans, military families can adopt pets for free at Homeward Trails in October
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Veterans and military families will be able to adopt cats and dogs for free at the Homeward Trails Animal Rescue in Fairfax County during October in celebration of National Adopt a Dog Month. The PenPed Foundation is teaming up with the animal rescue to encourage adopters to save […]
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