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Funeral Arrangements for Fallen Bristow Paramedic Announced
Bristow Beat reports The Alexandria Fire Department announced funeral arrangements for Kingsbrooke resident paramedic Joshua Weissman, who died from injuries sustained while responding to the scene of a vehicle fire on I-395 Thursday evening.

Monday last day to register to vote in Va. primary
WTOP.com reports Monday is the last day to register to vote in Virginia in order to be eligible to vote in the state’s Republican Presidential Primary.

Triangle, Va. — You’ll be able to hear the whistle of model trains this weekend at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

The National Capital Trackers – a model railroading group headquartered in Northern Virginia – will bring their show to the museum Saturday and Sunday.

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Will Prince William, NoVa benefit from housing settlement?
The Washington Post reports Housing counselors in one of the East Coast’s hardest hit areas for foreclosures are reacting with tepid optimism at the settlement between banks and state officials Thursday.

Students Stay Trendy Despite Winter Weather
The (Mary Washington University) Bullet reports With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, everyone wants to dress to impress despite the forecast.

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County, Va. — Jacquie Damm wowed the judges at a singing completion Saturday.

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Md., Va. students rank in the top 3 for AP scores
WTOP.com reports Maryland students are at the top of the class when it comes to advanced placement exams. In Virginia, students rank third nationally, with 25 percent achieving the same benchmark. D.C. ranks in the bottom three, with just 6 percent of graduating students getting a 3 or better. Nationwide, 18 percent of public high school graduates achieve a 3 or better on their exams.

Without debate, concealed weapons bills pass House
WTOP.com reports Two bills that would make it easier to obtain concealed handguns permits and keep the information secret has won easy passage in the House of Delegates.

There is snow in the forecast for the Potomac Communities.

According to the National Weather Service, the white stuff should fall mainly before 9 p.m. in our area. Up to an inch of accumulation is possible, mainly on grassy areas, forecasters said.

This Saturday a community will come together to help one of its own.