Standardized Test Participation Drops, Results Show: Patch PM

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26 August, 2021

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight. Standards of Learning Test Participation Drops In Fairfax CountyThe SOL tests are federally required, but less students participated due to more flexible opt-outs granted to families who express concerns about COVID-19. Students are required to take the SOL assessments in person for the purpose of maintaining testing security protocols. SOL testing had been canceled in the 2019-2020 school year. Standards of Learning Test Participation Drops In AlexandriaVA Senator Urged To Support Elimination Of Fossil Fuel SubsidiesA man died on Tuesday after he was exposed to a live electrical wire in Dumfries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Authorities identified the man as Edwin Romero-Hernandez, a 46-year-old Richmond resident. DC Police Video Shows Officer Shooting At Man In Moving VehicleThe Metropolitan Police Department released body camera video that shows the moments before and after police shot and killed a man found asleep behind the wheel while sitting at a traffic light in Northeast D.C. early Wednesday morning. First Bloomie's Opens With Colada Shop At Mosaic District Bloomie's, a new concept store from Bloomingdale's, opened its first location at the Mosaic District Thursday. Cuban café Colada Shop also opened Thursday inside Bloomie's. Worker Dies After Exposure To Live Electrical Wire in DumfriesA man died on Tuesday after he was exposed to a live electrical wire in Dumfries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Authorities identified the man as Edwin Romero-Hernandez, a 46-year-old Richmond resident. International Dog Day Celebrated By Reston Dog LoversThursday is International Dog Day. To help celebrate the event, Patch asked readers in Reston to share photos of their precious pups for our special dog-day photo gallery. International Dog Day Celebrated By Herndon Dog LoversInternational Dog Day Celebrated By Fairfax Dog LoversInternational Dog Day Celebrated By Arlington Dog LoversInternational Dog Day Celebrated By Alexandria Dog LoversAlso Worth a Look TodayHenry Kissinger's Former Residence In Georgetown On The MarketDC Police Searching For Suspects in Chinatown StabbingNew Vaccine Site Announced At Loudoun County Elementary SchoolPOLITICO Inks Deal For Sale To European Media Giant Axel SpringerDC, NoVA Weekend Events: Price is Right Live, CatVideoFestNepali Restaurant Mo:Mo House To Close This Week In ViennaImprovements For Telegraph Road Intersection Detailed By VDOTMae's Market And Cafe Opens In Old Town AlexandriaStabbing On Elden Street Leaves 1 Injured; Police InvestigateInternational Dog Day Celebrated By Alexandria Dog LoversSevere Thunderstorm Warning Issued For DC, Parts Of NoVAFairfax Business Owner Finds Rewarding Career In Title IndustryAcross AmericaVaccine Required For Teachers, Health Care Workers In IllinoisGov. Wolf Asks Legislature To Mandate Masks In SchoolsHigh On Mushrooms, Gwinnett Man Shoots, Kills Miami Tourist: CopsLincoln Project Video On Masks, Vaccines Stars Sarasota CandidateLI's Anastasia Pagonis Takes Home Gold In Tokyo Paralympics