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Virginia Alerts Doctors Of Potential Vaccine As Early As Nov. 1

The Virginia Department of Health sent a letter to health care providers informing them that the department is preparing for the potential release of a vaccine for COVID-19 as early as Nov. 1. The letter represents a "call to action" to health care providers to prepare to provide a vaccine but does not mean that a vaccine will be available in November, the department said.

• VA Coronavirus Hospitalizations Top 1K, Positive Rate Below 5%

Mosby Woods Elementary Renaming Process Moves Forward

The Fairfax County School Board is set to decide whether to change the name of Mosby Woods Elementary School. A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, and a vote on changing the name will happen on Thursday.

Leesburg To Host Movie Discussion With Thurgood Marshall Jr.

The Leesburg Diversity Commission is holding an online panel interview and discussion with Thurgood Marshall Jr. on Tuesday, Oct. 20 about his father and the movie "Marshall." The event is part of a series of community discussions on systemic racism in the community and across the nation.

Alexandria Again Named A Top Small U.S. City By Condé Nast

Condé Nast Traveler has released its 2020 Readers' Choice Awards, and Alexandria has once again made the cut for the best small cities list.

Fairfax County Teachers Union Urges Delay For In-Person Learning

As Fairfax County Public School is set to bring back select groups of students for in-person learning, the union representing nonadministrative staff is asking for a delay.

Metro Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Rape On Silver Line Train

Metro Transit Police are asking the public's help in identifying and locating a man who they say attempted to rape a passenger on the Silver Line Tuesday morning in Virginia, according to a police release.

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Across America

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