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➤ Arlington: The Virginia Department of Health lifted a recreational advisory that had been in place for the Potomac River from the American Legion Memorial Bridge to Chain Bridge. The warning was issued after a pipe collapsed in D.C., dumping around 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the river in January. (Details)
➤ Martinsville: The National Weather Service reported that an EF0 tornado touched down during Monday’s severe weather. No injuries were reported. (More)
➤ Statewide: Legislators passed a bill that would add a separate recycling fee to the cost of any new mattress. Gov. Abigail Spanberger must decide whether to sign or veto the proposal, which would add an estimated $20 to the price of every mattress purchase. (Details)
➤ Tidewater: The Virginia Department of Health reported that two minors have died from the flu in 2026. The second victim was between the ages of 13 and 17 and lived in the eastern part of Virginia. (More)
➤ Hampton Roads: Principals at area high schools urged students enrolled in Junior ROTC programs to avoid wearing their uniforms on campus. “This step is being taken out of an abundance of caution and in alignment with guidance provided by military partners,” they wrote. (Details)
➤ Statewide: Three state universities spent more than $120,000 each last year for fireworks at football games. UVA spent $128,737, James Madison spent $124,850, and Virginia Tech spent $120,620. (More)
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