Black Men Executed By State Given Posthumous Pardons: Patch PM

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight.

Martinsville Seven Granted Posthumous Pardons By VA Governor

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam granted posthumous pardons on Tuesday to a group of Black men, known as the Martinsville Seven, who were executed by the state in 1951 for an alleged rape of a white woman.

State of Emergency Declared For VA In Response To Ida: Northam

Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency Tuesday afternoon due to Tropical Depression Ida, according to a release.

• Ida's Impact On Northern Virginia, DC: Forecast, How To Prepare

Crossing Guard Retires After 50 Years Serving Falls Church

It was almost like any other day as Audrey Luthman greeted students heading to school Tuesday morning. She's helped Falls Church students cross the roads safely since 1971, but her work has come to an end.

Chancellor High School Switches To Virtual Learning: Report

Chancellor High School has reverted to virtual learning due to a high number of COVID-19 cases at the Spotsylvania County high school, according to a report.

Pupatella Hosts Cancer Fundraiser In Honor Of Arlington Teenager

The family of a teenager who died from a rare form of cancer almost two years ago is holding a fundraising event Tuesday at Pupatella in Arlington.

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• Fairfax City Police Officer Retires After 35.5 Years Of Service
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• First Thursday Wraps Up With 'Show Your Spirit' Festival
• Fairfax Connector To Join Metro's Free Bus Transfer Fare
• Bullet Hole Found In Refrigerator Of Dumfries Home: Police
• Money Stolen From Dale City Animal Hospital: Police
• Rape Charges Filed Against Falls Church Man By Arlington Police

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