School Board Meeting Chaos, Pedestrian Bridge Collapse | Top News

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26 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. Protests Against Trans Students, Equity Derail School Meeting Unrest broke out during Tuesday night's Loudoun County School Board meeting. A crowd of residents who came out to protest critical race theory and the district's proposed policies on transgender students became unruly, leading to two arrests. Pedestrian Bridge Collapses Onto 295 In DC, 6 Hurt A pedestrian bridge collapsed in northeast Washington, D.C. late Wednesday morning, blocking DC-295 and leaving at least six people injured, five of whom who were taken to a local hospital with injuries, according to the D.C. Fire and EMS. Collapsed DC Bridge Received 'Poor' Rating In Recent Inspection Virginia Meets President Biden's Goal For COVID-19 Vaccinations Virginia became the 16th state to report that 70 percent of adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Alexandrian Troy Isley To Compete In Boxing At Olympics A boxer from Alexandria is vying for a gold medal at the 2021 Olympics after being chosen to represent Team USA. Swimmer From McLean Headed To 2021 Olympics NFL Rookie Jaylen Twyman Shot While Visiting Aunt In DC Jaylen Twyman, a Minnesota Vikings draft pick and D.C. native, was one of several people shot Monday evening in Northeast D.C., according to news reports. Triple Homicide: Family Members Mourn Deaths Of Mother, 2 Kids Family members of the mother and two children killed Saturday morning in Herndon were mourning the loss on Sunday, according to news reports that identified the victims. Herndon Homicide Victims' Family Launches GoFundMe Campaign McLean Teen Competes On 'American Ninja Warrior' McLean's own Max Feinberg hasn't just been a fan of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" for years. He's been training for ninja competitions since age 10, has competed in ninja competitions, builds obstacles and even co-hosted a competition. But as a high schooler, he was not able to compete on "American Ninja Warrior" due to an age limit of 21. T.C. Williams Name Changed To Alexandria City High School The name change was made Wednesday at T.C. Williams High School as officials and students changed the sign to Alexandria City High School. Alexandria City Public Schools officials and students gathered at the school sign to change the name and reveal the new logo. Sign Replaced At Renamed Naomi L. Brooks Elementary In Alexandria Northam Calls Special Legislative Session To Allocate COVID Funds Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a proclamation Wednesday calling members of the General Assembly into special session on Aug. 2. Inova To Require Employees Get COVID-19 Vaccine By September Inova Health System plans to require all employees at its five hospitals and other health facilities it operates in Northern Virginia to get a COVID-19 vaccine by September. KKK Propaganda Flyers Distributed In Leesburg, Ashburn: Police Residents in Ashburn and Leesburg found KKK propaganda flyers in their driveways on Thursday morning, according to a report from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Centuries-Old Garden Wall Collapses At Lee-Fendall House A historic wall dating back around 200 years has collapsed at Lee Fendall-House Museum and Garden in Old Town Alexandria, leading museum staff to seek a plan and funds to rebuild. Video: Sneaky Fox Snacks On Cat Treats Outside Fairfax Home A fox sneakily gobbled up some cat treats in broad daylight early Friday morning from the windowsill of a Fairfax County home, according to a video captured on Ring.com. Fourth of July preview Herndon 4th Of July Fireworks Display Returns In 2021'A Capitol Fourth': Vanessa Williams To Host PBS' July 4 Concert4th Of July Fireworks 2021 In Washington, DC4th Of July Fireworks 2021 In Georgetown4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Tysons Corner's4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Lorton4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Mount Vernon4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Oakton4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Falls Church4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Chantilly4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Centreville4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Fairfax Station4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Manassas4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Woodbridge4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Leesburg4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Ashburn4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Dale City4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Fredericksburg4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Around Kingstowne4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Around McLean4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Around Vienna4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Around Old Town Alexandria4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Around Del Ray4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Around Greater Alexandria4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Burke4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Annandale4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near West End Alexandria4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Clarendon, Courthouse, Rosslyn4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Arlington4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Reston4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Herndon4th Of July Celebrations Prompt Road Closures Around Arlington4th Of July Fireworks, Events Lead To Additional Metro Trains Also Worth a Look Catholic Diocese's WorkCamp Program Attracts 600 Teen VolunteersShooting In Spotsylvania Critically Injures One Person: PoliceDupont Encampment Cleanup Downgraded To Trash-Only Following CriticismThe Diary Of A Reluctant StatehooderMedian Rent Around Reston Metro Station Up From 2020Median Rent Around Most Arlington Metro Stations Falls From 20205 Virginia Amusement Parks To Check Out This SummerCOVID-19 Vaccination Hours To Expand At Nearly 150 VA PharmaciesReston Man Charged With Assaulting Arlington Police OfficerMedian Rent Around Vienna Metro Falls From 2020Victim Identified In Fatal Loudoun County Crash: PoliceHow Median Rent Near Alexandria Metro Stations Changed From 2020District Metro Stops Lead In One-Bedroom Rent Price DropsWanted Man Accused Of Shooting A Car, Breaking Into House: PoliceDC's 'Night Mayor' Shawn Townsend Stepping Down For Private Sector JobDC's First Transitional Drug Treatment Program For Women OpensCapitol Hill Hotel's Deck 11 Features Large Pool, Great ViewsNew Taco Rock Coming To West Broad Street In Falls ChurchTennis Coach Faces Charges Related To Sexual Contact With StudentDaughter Of Missing Lorton Woman Pleads For Help: ReportTown Of Hillsboro Completes $30M Construction Project On Route 9COVID-19 Vaccination Hours To Expand At Nearly 150 VA PharmaciesReston Man Charged With Assaulting Arlington Police OfficerThomas Shaw, 80, Former NoVA Police Academy Director DiesFair Lakes Fire Displaces 4, Causes $463K In Damages85 Fake Guitars Seized At Washington Dulles Airport: ReportUpdated: 2 Rescued From Car Driven Into Pond Near Dulles MarriottPodcast: What It Takes To Be A Tent Facilitator In DC6 Artists Named Finalists To Paint Crystal City Metro Plaza MuralUpdated: No Fire At Crystal City Apartment Complex Despite AlarmVA, DC Taxpayers With Kids Eligible For Monthly $300 PaymentsMedian Rent Around Franconia Metro Increases From 2020Median Rent Around Huntington Metro Falls From 2020Joan Jett, Trombone Shorty, More Added To Wolf Trap LineupEmmy Squared Pizza To Open On Lower King Street In AlexandriaWatch: Firefighters Respond To 2-Alarm Fire In KingstowneWoodbridge Burglar Escapes Through Dog Door: PoliceBank Burglary Suspect Charged In Stafford County: PoliceTime Capsule In Pedestal Of Robert E. Lee Statue To Be ReplacedTraffic Alert: Lane Closures Near Chain Bridge In ArlingtonPet Of The Week: Did Somebody Order A Mocha?Giant Offers Locally Grown Summer Produce Delivered In BoxesFairfax Supervisor District Redistricting Committee AppointedAshburn Area Restaurant Inspections: Violations At 27 LocationsVirginia Landfills Filled With Tons Of Maryland, New York TrashVirginia Unemployment Rate Drops As Vaccinations Hit BenchmarkLeesburg Restaurant Inspections: Violations At 5 LocationsOld Mount Vernon High School Update Planned At Community MeetingsAlexandria City Manager Mark Jinks To Retire By End Of 2021British Pub Hawk And Griffin Opens In ViennaDC, NoVA Weekend Events: Folklife Festival, Pride, Fireworks ShowJava Loco Set To Open At Mount Vernon PlazaArts Commissioner Claps Back At Council Chairman Over Political 'Mess'Driver Charged In Fatal Easter Sunday Crash In Manassas: PoliceArlington Restaurant Inspections: 109 Violations At 27 LocationsOld Town Crawl Highlights City's Restaurants, BusinessesWeapons Charge Filed Against Man Shooting At Bird: Police ReportFredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: Dead Bugs At KFC, Popeye'sSpotsylvania County Museum Announces Two-In-One Art Event1 Indicted For Alexandria Murder, 17 Indicted For RacketeeringTJ High School Admits 550 Students Under New Admissions PolicyWhich DC Restaurants Are Distancing Themselves From Tipping?High-End Apartments In Adams Morgan Available For Pre-LeasingDecision On School Resource Officer Funding Reallocation DeferredFriendly Felines Dominate Lives Of Patch Readers In HerndonFriendly Felines Dominate Lives Of Patch Readers In RestonFriendly Felines Dominate Lives Of Patch Readers In ArlingtonLGBTQ Support Team Plans Pride With The Police Event At Freddie'sPIVOT Grant Applications Open For Fairfax County BusinessesThree Interested In Charlottesville Confederate Statues, So FarFredNats, Other Minor League Teams Could Get Federal ReliefRescue Me: Waffles The Cat Wants To Be The Queen Of Your HomeSuicide Victim Linked To Herndon Homicides Identified By PoliceRock The Block To Shake And Rattle Old Town FairfaxVets Helping Vets: Volunteer Drivers Wanted In NoVACatholic Charities' Relief Totaled $4.8M Across Arlington DioceseLoudoun Freedom Center Announces Plans For Mixed-Use DevelopmentPolice Release Photos of Woodbridge Shooting Suspects'Swab a Cheek, Save a Life' Registry Drive Coming To Howard Univ.First Friday Events And Sidewalk Dining Return To LeesburgGas Leak Stabilized At Reston Town Center; Buildings ReopenFairfax Fire Units Respond To Blaze At Herndon Area HomeReckless Discharge Of Weapon In Reston Investigated By PoliceAdoptable Alexandria Pet: A Mom Ready For A New HomeLidl Opening New Location In MerrifieldIndecent Exposure, Smashed Car Window: Vienna Crime ReportCompany With McLean Office To Pay $12.7M For Civil ClaimsFredNats Award Scholarships To Five Local College StudentsLetter To The Editor: The World Needs More AbrarsNew Springfield Home Built By Fairfax Career/Tech StudentsSandlot Tysons To Open At The Boro Development2021 Mount Vernon District Environment Expo Set For Saturday