Governor Debate, Cicada Photo Shoot, Teacher Lawsuit | Top News

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05 June, 2021

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Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week related to the new coronavirus and other topics. COVID-19 Remembrance Ceremony To Honor Those Who Died In NoVA Northern Virginia public officials will be taking a moment next week to remember the lives lost across the region due to COVID-19, according to a Fairfax County blog post. Virginia Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Make Final Pitches With a week remaining before the June 8 Democratic gubernatorial primary election, the five candidates vying to go head-to-head with Republican Glenn Youngkin spent an hour Tuesday night debating issues of race, economy, and healthcare while all making their final pitches about why they should represent their party in the November general election. Suspended Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Loudoun County SchoolsA Loudoun County teacher who was placed on paid leave after disputing the school system's policy toward transgender students has filed a lawsuit. The teacher, Tanner Cross of Leesburg Elementary School, was placed on administrative leave last week after his comments at a school board meeting. Systemic Racism Initiative Draws Lawsuit Against Loudoun Schools A group of parents have filed a federal lawsuit against Loudoun County Public Schools. The parents claim that the school system's Student Equity Ambassador program — aimed at dismantling systemic racism — is discriminatory and a violation of students' freedom of speech. Fairfax Father, Daughter, Son Make Cicadas The Star Of The ShowWhen Scott Kanowitz walked into his home recently with his shirt covered in cicadas, he wasn't surprised when his wife told him to immediately get out. What did shock him, however, was what came next. 14 Virginians Die In Memorial Day Weekend Accidents, 281 Arrested As holiday weekend travel increased thanks to the lifting of coronavirus pandemic restrictions, more traffic on Virginia highways also led to an uptick in fatal accidents across the state, state police officials announced Thursday. 'Deadliest Days Of Summer' Increase Concern For Teen Drivers: AAA Confederate Name Replaced With NASA Pioneer's At Fairfax School History was made Friday morning in the City of Fairfax, when a group of students, administrators, educators, local officials, and honored guests cut the ribbon on the newly renamed Katherine Johnson Middle School. Job Searches Again A Requirement to Receive Unemployment In VAAfter more than a year of not having to list their search for work as part of applying for unemployment benefits, out-of-work Virginians are again required to do so as part of requirements that went into effect on Sunday. Who Killed Gwen Ames? Reston's First Homicide Remains UnsolvedGwen Ames, 17, was strangled to death 49 years ago this Friday, as she was walking home from a dance at Lake Anne Plaza. Trump Organization Puts DC Hotel Lease On The Market: ReportGwen Ames, 17, was strangled to death 49 years ago this Friday, as she was walking home from a dance at Lake Anne Plaza. RNC Fireworks Caused $42K In Damage To National Mall, Group SaysA fireworks celebration that was hosted last July by the Republican National Convention and that took place at the prompting of then-President Donald Trump caused more than $42,000 damage at the National Mall, according to a letter obtained by a Democratic watchdog organization. Good Samaritan Reunites Falls Church Grad With Lost Card And CashCity of Fairfax Police helped a Good Samaritan Thursday reunite a high-school graduate with a congratulations card from his grandmother, according to a post on the department's official Twitter account. 'Knucklehead' Fan Banned From Capital One Arena For Rushing FloorIn a week when NBA fans have "taken liberties" in the way they have behaved at playoff games around the league, a spectator at Monday's Washington Wizards-Philadelphia 76ers game has been banned from Capital One Arena after rushing the floor as the Wizards staved off elimination. Also Worth a LookMadison High School Graduation: Celebrating The Class Of 2021Sterling Restaurant Shooting Suspect Arrested In Florida: PoliceFredericksburg Area Restaurant Inspections: FredNats ConcessionsAshburn Restaurant Inspections: Mice Droppings Found In KitchenLeesburg Restaurant Inspections: 7 Violations At 2 LocationsMan Accused Of Driving Into House, Assaulting Deputies: PoliceNew Service Allows DC Residents To Have Prescriptions DeliveredFalls Church Man Dies In Apparent Outer Banks Drowning: OfficialsJuneteenth, Tulsa Race Massacre Remembered At DC Museum In JuneVirginia Tire & Auto Opens New Location In LeesburgRacial, Gender Inequities Troublesome At VMI: InvestigationNoVA Restaurants Cited: Cafe Sequoia, Moe's, Carnegie NY PizzaDC, 2 VA Cities Ranked Among Worst Places For MosquitoesFatal Crash In Great Falls Under Investigation: PoliceRemembering Herndon's History: Dispatch From The USS HerndonArlington Restaurant Inspections: 25 Violations At 19 LocationsTraffic Alert: Bicycle Race To Close Clarendon Streets On SundayArmed Robbery Investigated At Kingstowne Towne CenterTraffic Alert: Crystal City Roadways To Close For Bicycle RacesManassas Insurance Agent Charged With Stalking Customer: PoliceSouthbound I-95 Blocked By Tractor Trailer Fire: PoliceMeet The Candidate: Andria McClellan For Virginia Lt. GovernorMeet The Candidate: Sean Perryman For Virginia Lt. GovernorFairfax Students Awarded National Merit ScholarshipsReston Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships4 Arlington Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships240 Blank Firing Pistols Seized At Washington Dulles AirportVienna Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit ScholarshipsMcLean Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit ScholarshipsWest Potomac Senior Scores National Merit Scholarship In 2021Burke, West Springfield Seniors Named National Merit ScholarsHank & Mitzi's Closes For 'Foreseeable Future' In AlexandriaMeet The Candidate: Allison Silberberg For Alexandria MayorLoudoun, Prince William County Acreage To House New Data CentersChantilly Business Owner Pays $230K To Settle Fraud Claims: FedsKing Street Metro Bus Loop To Open, More DASH Improvements ComingFirst Thursday Returns With 'Unmask Your Superhero' ThemeMan Accused Of Burglarizing Home, Pouring Gas On Floor: PoliceStudents Win College-Sponsored National Merit ScholarshipsLeesburg Student Wins College-Sponsored Merit ScholarshipAshburn Students Win College-Sponsored Merit ScholarshipsFairfax Connector To Take Over 5 Metrobus Routes In JulyWoodbridge Man Scores $379K From Virginia LotteryDC Police Identify Maserati Driver In Apparent Road Rage ShootingShooting Injures 2 People In Springfield: PoliceMeet The Candidate: Bill Rossello For Alexandria City CouncilLight Horse Harry Lee's House On Market In AlexandriaFatal Crash Involving Bicyclist Reported On Telegraph RoadTaste Of Del Ray Returns With To-Go Format In 2021Burglary Suspect Sought In Woodbridge Break-In Attempt: Police1 Dead, Shooter At Large In Fredericksburg: PoliceArlington Shelter Reopens For In-Person Visits, AdoptionsIndecent Exposure Near Columbia Pike Under Investigation: PoliceHerndon's Mary Clougherty Receives College Leadership AwardLoudoun County Parkway Shut Down For Overturned Tractor TrailerRolling Road VRE Station Improvements To Be Discussed At MeetingHow To Celebrate Pride Month 2021 In AlexandriaFalls Church Sports Performance Center Takes Skills To Next LevelAdoptable Alexandria Pet: Hound Mix Looking For Loving HomeAlexandria Police Chief Michael Brown To RetirePedestrian Killed In Beacon Hill Area Crash: PoliceKusshi And Sake Bar Coming Late Summer To National LandingCandidate Profile: Ibraheem Samirah For VA House Of DelegatesCandidate Profile: Irene Shin For VA House Of DelegatesFirefighters Extinguish Herndon Van Fire, Discover Hazmat LeakPet Of The Week: Here's A Fun-Loving Dog Looking For A New Home30-Year Veteran Tapped As New Arlington County Police ChiefLocal Artists' Cherry Blossom Festival Sculptures To Be AuctionedInaugural Liberty Amendments Month To Be Recognized In ViennaCommunity Vaccination Center To Close At The End Of JuneLittle Free Library Installed In Sterling Celebration GardenRescue Me: Hercules The Dog Goes From Zero To HeroConcerts In The Park Return To McLean In 2021