Local Headlines: Trump urges support for Youngkin the day before Virginia’s gubernatorial election

In this Washington-area school system, more than 10,000 students remain virtual; Virginia went big for Biden, but on eve of another pivotal election, many voters say Democrats have not delivered for them; D.C.-area forecast: Chilly with light rain today, cool and dry rest of week; Before recent Democratic gains, Virginia went from blue to red and back again; Metro proposes fare cuts to lure riders in budget that assumes slow return of passengers; Montgomery County police lieutenant killed in highway collision; $50 million gift to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital ; A new environmentalist for the next generation is a doll. And she's from D.C.; Montgomery County school system eases up on student quarantine practices; Spirit denies Dash in season finale and will host first-round playoff game ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     (Reuters/Gaelen Morse) Trump urges support for Youngkin the day before Virginia's gubernatorial election Former president Donald Trump urged Virginia voters to cast ballots for Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin on the eve of Election Day, releasing multiple statements praising Youngkin, who has been walking a fine line between pursuing the pro-Trump base and appealing to moderates who probably will decide the outcome of the election. By Karina Elwood ●  Read more »   In this Washington-area school system, more than 10,000 students remain virtual Prince George's County expanded remote options in response to parents and the delta variant. By Donna St. George ●  Read more »   Virginia went big for Biden, but on eve of another pivotal election, many voters say Democrats have not delivered for them Souring views of the president loom over hotly contested race for governor and signal trouble ahead for the party. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. ●  Read more »   D.C.-area forecast: Chilly with light rain today, cool and dry rest of week Sunshine with slowly warming temperatures favored this weekend. By Matt Rogers ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Before recent Democratic gains, Virginia went from blue to red and back again Virginia has trended toward Democrats in recent decades thanks to growth in the Northern Virginia suburbs, though historically it has been one of America's most contested states. Republican Glenn Youngkin is seeking a reversal of GOP fortunes against Democrat Terry McAuliffe this year. We mapped the tight races for governor that have shifted the Commonwealth between blue and red since the 1950s. By Daniela Santamariña and Zach Levitt ●  Read more »   Metro proposes fare cuts to lure riders in budget that assumes slow return of passengers General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld released a nearly $4.6 billion budget proposal that continues to heavily rely on federal aid. By Justin George ●  Read more »   Montgomery County police lieutenant killed in highway collision Lt. Daniel John Friz had been with the department since 2003. By Dan Morse ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   $50 million gift to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital After 16 surgeries and a succesful career in health care, entrepreneur and philanthropist Grant Verstandig is donating to the Medical/Surgical Pavilion under construction. By Susan Svrluga ●  Read more »   A new environmentalist for the next generation is a doll. And she's from D.C. American Girl makes history with a biracial doll whose superpower is activism. Perspective ●  By Petula Dvorak ●  Read more »   Montgomery County school system eases up on student quarantine practices Some changes could be put in place next week. By Donna St. George ●  Read more »   Spirit denies Dash in season finale and will host first-round playoff game Amid a turbulent season on and off the field, Washington closed on a four-game winning streak and will host the North Carolina Courage in the opening round of the postseason. By Steven Goff ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Carolyn Hax for Post columnist Carolyn Hax's latest advice column every day. Sign up »

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