Small earthquake rattles Richmond area; felt as far north as Fairfax County – WTOP News

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattled the Short Pump area northwest of Richmond on Tuesday evening, with people as far away as Fairfax County reporting they felt it, too, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A magnitude…

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Virginia’s first full day of legislative session delayed by water issues from winter storm – WTOP News

Officials will gather when the buildings reopen Jan. 13, just in time for Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s state Capitol and General Assembly buildings are going to be closed Wednesday, effectively postponing lawmakers’ first working day of the legislative session nearly two days after a winter storm…

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