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Town of La Plata reveals new ward map
Some La Plata residents may belong to a new ward after the town’s first redistricting in over a decade. The town of La Plata adopted revised ward boundaries in anticipation of the upcoming municipal election at their town council meeting on Sept. 24. Town code requires the board of supervisors of elections to review the Council Ward Map every two years to ensure that the map aligns with the town’s...
Northern Virginia rescue crews help dozens in Southwest Virginia after Helene
DAMASCUS, Va. (DC News Now) — Water rescue teams from a few Northern Virginia fire departments are returning home after spending days performing heroic rescue efforts in Southwest Virginia. Crews from several departments made the long trip to the hardest-hit parts of the commonwealth after Helene. While many departments started in different locations, a few […]
Voter guide: What's on the ballot in the DMV
Voters in D.C., Maryland and Virginia: Here's what you need to know about this year's elections. Why it matters: There is a big Senate race in Maryland, and a D.C. ballot initiative that would change the future of voting — plus the presidential contest and down-ballot races. 🗓 Key...
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 […]
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...
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