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NoVA counties to put out emergency alert test; Virginia cyclist who flipped off President Trump sues former employer

Northern Virginia’s daily dose of local and national news for Thursday, April 5.

By Editorial April 5, 2018 at 8:20 am

Between 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, the Washington, D.C.’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management agency, Fairfax County and Arlington County will test their wireless emergency alert systems, so expect your phone to beep during said time.
(The Washington Post, Reston Now, ARL Now)

Wednesday, the Virginia cyclist who flipped off President Trump last fall, Juli Briskman, went to court to sue her former employer, Akima, who fired her when a photo of the act went viral.
(The Washington Post)

Snow could come to the area this Saturday, forecasters calling either for nothing, or for up to 7-8 inches. A second bout could arrive on Sunday night into Monday, this one only calling for a wintry mix.
(INSIDENOVA)

A spokeswoman from the state’s Department of Agriculture warns that because Virginia exports a large amount of soybeans, pork, apples and wine to China, tariffs with the country could have a negative effect on area agricultural businesses.
(WTOP)

David Huchler, who has worked in an Alexandria police department for 20 years, has been named the new Chief of Police for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
(AlexandriaNews.org)

Today, approximately 500 students at Wakefield High School will learn how to give CPR through a “Hands2Hearts” event sponsored by the Virginia Hospital Center and Arlington County Fire Department.
(ARL Now)

From 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9, Reston residents can take a bus tour of the area to view Reston’s “hidden treasures” for $12 if a Reston Association member and $18 for non-members.
(Reston Now)

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