Masks Required At Schools, Vaccines To Attend Concerts | Top News

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14 August, 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 vaccination requirements in D.C. and at concert venues, mask mandate in Virginia schools, and other topics. Masks Required At All Virginia Schools: Northam Gov. Ralph Northam is requiring universal indoor masking for students, teachers and staff at all public and private schools under a new public health emergency order issued Thursday. DC Mayor Mandates COVID Vaccines For Government Workers, Teachers D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Tuesday that all District government employees must get vaccinated against COVID-19 as case numbers continue to grow in the city. The vaccine mandate includes all D.C. Public Schools teachers and staff, along with government contractors. COVID-19 Vaccinations Required For All Arlington County Workers The Anthem, 9:30 Club Require Vaccination Proof Or Negative Test The operator of several concert venues in the Washington, D.C., area announced Tuesday that all patrons attending events will be required to show proof of a full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test result from the past 72 hours. Kennedy Center, Ford's Theatre To Require COVID Vaccination ProofWolf Trap, 'Shocktober' Awarded Tourism Grants From Virginia Major Retailers Requiring Masks In NoVA: See The List As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations spike throughout the United States, many retailers in Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg area are re-implementing mask mandates to help curb the spread of coronavirus. Mask Wearing Seen As Necessity, Frustration For NoVA Readers We asked readers in several Northern Virginia Patch towns about what they thought about the updated CDC recommendation and mask requirement in places such as local government buildings and schools. Responses showed a mix of frustrations with masks, reluctant acceptance and assertions that masks are necessary for public health reasons. Masking Up Again For COVID-19 Not A Problem For Many In HerndonMasks Required In Prince William County Facilities Transgender Policy On Pronouns, Bathrooms OKed By Loudoun Board After months of debate and public input, the Loudoun County School Board approved Policy 8040, which intends to protect transgender students, on Wednesday evening. The policy was slightly amended before being approved by a 7-2 vote. Back To School COVID Testing Comes To Loudoun County Prince William County Fair To Host Mobile Vaccine Clinic Coronavirus vaccines will be available at the Prince William County Fair, which is back after a year-long break. The Prince William Health District's mobile vaccine clinic will be at the fair on Saturday, Aug. 14, Wednesday, Aug. 18, and Thursday, Aug. 19. NoVA Locales Top List Of Most Generous Jurisdictions In State Northern Virginia jurisdictions dominated the rankings of a new study that looked at the most charitable residents in the state, with Falls Church leading the way as the most generous jurisdiction, according to a new study by SmartAsset. Tinner Hill Music Festival Returns For 27th Year In Falls Church The tradition of the Tinner Hill Music Festival carries on for a 27th year in 2021. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Cherry Hill Park. The festival celebrates the legacy of African American music and the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation. VIDEO: Water Cannons Salute Officer Killed In Pentagon Attack Crews at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport used water cannons Thursday to salute the airplane carrying the body of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer who was killed last week during a violent attack at the Pentagon Family Of Fallen Pentagon Officer Launches GoFundMe Campaign DC Officers Under Criminal Investigation For Punching Gun Suspect Three D.C. police officers are under criminal investigation for an incident on Sunday where one of the officers was punching a suspect in the face while the other two officers were attempting to hold the man. Lawsuit Accuses DC Police Of Illegally Using Chemicals, Munitions The ACLU of the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Thursday on behalf of two photojournalists against the District of Columbia and eight unnamed D.C. Metropolitan Police Department officers for using chemical irritants and stun grenades on them in August 2020. Late-Night Thieves Return To Reston Gardens To Harvest Vegetables Reston residents working the two community garden plots last May at Hunters Woods Park saw thousands of dollars in plants and other materials stolen by late-night thieves. Now that it's harvest time and many of those same gardens have started to produce vegetables, the thieves have struck again. Virginia Girl Wins National Wind Energy Design Competition A 9-year-old girl from Chantilly with an interest in environmental issues won a national renewable energy contest by building a wind energy turbine that generates electricity. Also Worth a Look Spotsylvania Arts Festival Returns For Third Year$7 Million Virginia Lottery Prize Won By Woodbridge Man$1 Million Cash4Life Prize Won By Alexandria Man$327,739 Winning Lottery Ticket Bought At Ashburn Harris TeeterNew Dunkin' To Give Away Free Coffee For A Year On SaturdayLocal Hero Contest In DC Area Held By Kaiyo Furniture MarketplaceBusinesses Win Space At Tysons Corner Center Through CompetitionFalls Church Among Best Places For Small Business Owners In VADACA 'Dreamer' From Fairfax To Start Fall Semester At HarvardFairfax Redistricting Committee To Seek Input At Next MeetingWest Falls Church Developments Secure New Approvals9-Day Closure Of N. Glebe Road Near Chain Bridge Starts FridayBridal Shop Bounces Back From Pandemic, Cuts Ribbon In HerndonFormer Customs Officer Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child PornCandle Fire Causes 2 Injuries, Damage At McLean HomeAsian Man, Parents Attacked Near Washington National CathedralTurkish Restaurant Fire In DC Could Be Tied To Hate GraffitiArmed Robbery In Northeast DC Caught On VideoMcAuliffe Tells GOP Candidate: 'Don't Florida Our Virginia'Virginia Lawmakers Use COVID-19 Relief To Boost Police Spending2021 Hometown Hero Nominations Sought In ViennaRescue Me: Kylo Is A Former Stray Who Wants To Meet New FriendsRescue Me: Indy The Dog Is A Sweet Senior LadyRescue Me: Cora The Cat Is a 'Sweet, Petite Beauty Queen'Even More Herndon Cat Lovers Celebrate International Cat DayEven More Reston Cat Lovers Celebrate International Cat DayAdoptable Alexandria Pet: August Is An Aptly Named Summer CatAnimal Rescue Awarded $5,000 Grant For Work With Senior Dogs