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Wednesday, October 21
I was in such a deep sleep this morning that I woke up wondering why my alarm was going off on a Sunday. Don’t worry, I figured it out after the third snooze. I hope you’re well rested as you read the latest NoVA news. — Michele Kettner, audience engagement editor
What to Know Today
🐾 Name Game: The votes are in — Dolly is the official name of the red panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
📖 Top Recognition: Loudoun County Public Library was named Virginia Library of the Year.
🚨 Under Investigation: A teacher at Prince William Academy in Woodbridge was charged with assault and battery after allegedly hitting a 7-year-old student.
Editor’s Picks
🍽️ Dining Guide: See who made this year’s list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia. Check out the 50 Best.
🚫 Change of Plans: Amazon Web Services has canceled its plans to build data centers on the former George Washington University campus in Ashburn. Here’s what’s in store.
🛄 Traveling in Style: A new VIP terminal is coming to Dulles International Airport. Get the details.
✈️ Now on Exhibit: The F-117 Nighthawk is now on display at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly. Take a peek.
From Our Print Issue
🍂 Leaf Peeping: Plan a trip to one of these NoVA lakes to take in the changing colors. Six lakes to visit.
Tuesday, October 20
Don’t mind me, I’m just counting down the days until the new Hunger Games movie comes out. (It’s 31 days, in case you were wondering.) While I figure out a timeline for re-reading the series, catch up on today’s latest NoVA news. — Michele Kettner, audience engagement editor
What to Know Today
✉️ Postal Panic: Two Northern Virginia congressmen have received suspicious mail with an unknown substance on them.
🎓 Tune In: Students from six NoVA high schools are set to compete on It’s Academic throughout November.
🚒 In the News: A former school building in Reston burned down in a two-alarm fire Sunday night.
Editor’s Picks
🏫 New Ranking: A majority of the top 10 middle and elementary schools in the state are located in Northern Virginia, according to U.S. News & World Report. See who made the list.
⚫ Under Investigation: The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting death of a 15-year-old. Here’s what we know.
🤒 Expert Advice: Flu season is here. Follow a NoVA nurse’s prevention tips.
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I’m going to need an extra day to recover from this weekend’s fall festivities. As I drink a steady stream of caffeine to stay awake, catch up on the latest NoVA news. — Michele Kettner, audience engagement editor
What to Know Today
🍔 Burger Battle: Tune in on Prime Video to watch the new Five Guys docuseries, On The Line: The World Burger Games.
⚫ Under Arrest: Two Occoquan Elementary School teachers were arrested after a 5-year-old student climbed over the playground fence and left school property.
🛍️ Now Open: Monkee’s Boutique held a grand opening at its new One Loudoun location this weekend.
Editor’s Picks
🪴 Closing Time: After more than five decades, Vienna’s Wolf Trap Nursery is set to close. See what’s replacing the business.
🎉 Opening Weekend: A new expo center will host its first event at Dulles Town Center this weekend. Get the details.
🚫 Latest Updates: The City of Manassas is canceling First Friday events for the rest of the year. Here’s what we know.
5 Events This Week
Tysons Tailgate & Watch Party
October 19, 6–11:30 p.m.
Tysons
Punch Needle Jack ‘O Lanterns
October 20, 2–7 p.m.
Manassas
Cake Paint & Sip
October 21, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Arlington & Falls Church
Hocus Pocus
October 22, 7:30 p.m.
Falls Church
Mini Makers
October 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
