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

Soccer Fans Accused Of Racist 'Monkey Chants' In Leesburg

A New York Red Bulls II player accused fans of Loudoun United FC, the second division team of DC United, of shouting racist chants at a Black player on his team during Tuesday's match at Segra Field in Leesburg.

Spotted Lanternfly Poses Possible Serious Threat In NoVA County

The spotted lanternfly, an insect that feeds on and causes the decline of more than 100 different plant species, has been spotted in Northern Virginia.

COVID-19 Friendly Event Returns To Support Local Businesses

What started as way to help local businesses struggling through last year's COVID-19 restrictions has now morphed into a somewhat permanent weekly event for one Herndon neighborhood.

Kings Dominion To Reopen, No Face Masks For Fully Vaccinated

Kings Dominion will open for the 2021 season on Saturday. Officials said reservations will be required, including for season pass holders.

Security Presence At Scott's Run To Begin Memorial Day

To protect one of the Fairfax park system's few nature preserves, the Fairfax County Park Authority will step up enforcement of park rules at Scott's Run Nature Preserve in McLean starting Memorial Day.

'No Silver Bullet' To Making Downtown Fairfax Viable: Snyder

Eric Snyder was walking around the Fairfax Farmers Market on Saturday, May 8. As chairman of the Downtown Fairfax Coalition, he was keeping an eye on things for the market manager, who happens to be his wife Brenda.

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