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Report suggests changing the name of Jefferson Davis Highway; Amazon one-hour delivery launches in Arlington, Alexandria and Springfield

Northern Virginia’s daily dose of local and national news for Friday, Aug. 19.

A new report commissioned by the Alexandria City Council suggests changing the name of Jefferson Davis Highway in a move to phase out honorific Confederate titles in the city.
(ABC 7 News)

Amazon launched its one-hour Prime Now delivery service in Arlington, Alexandria and Springfield.
(ARLnow)

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The Metro will investigate a train derailment that took place at East Falls Church station in July.
(ARLnow)

One of the U.S. Olympic swimmers involved in reporting a robbery at gunpoint—which was later revealed as an apparent cover-up for four teammates vandalizing a Rio de Janeiro gas station—will donate nearly $11,000 to a Brazilian organization.
(WTOP)

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A recent explosion at an apartment in Silver Spring that killed seven people was reportedly caused by a gas leak.
(ABC 7 News)

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The My Arlington app has added new features, including road work and traffic reports, voting and real estate development information and a directory of county staff.
(ARLnow)

Former Olympic figure skater and medalist Michelle Kwan campaigned on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in Falls Church and Arlington on Thursday.
(ARLnow)

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