LGBTQIA+ Group Gets Apology From School Board Member: Patch PM

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LGBTQIA+ Group Receives Apology From Fairfax School Official

At-large school board member Abrar Omeish apologized for remarks she made during a June 21 phone meeting with members of the Pride Liberation Project, a student-led group advocating for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Indecent Liberties With Minor Charges Faced By Fairfax Officer

A grand jury indicted former Fairfax County Police officer John Grimes Monday on three counts of unwanted sexual contact with a minor. The sexual contact took place while Grimes was in a supervisory relationship with the 16-year-old victim, according to police.

Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty In Black Lives Matter Banner Case

The leader of the far-right Proud Boys pleaded guilty Monday to two misdemeanors, including one related to burning a Black Lives Matter banner stolen from a Washington, D.C. church in December as part of the group's violent actions in support of then-President Donald Trump in the weeks leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection.

DC Area Drops To 12th Most Gridlocked During COVID-19 Pandemic

Lower traffic counts in the nation's capital resulted in the Washington, D.C. area dropping from the fifth most congested city in the United States to the nation's 12th most gridlocked place, according to a new study.

Wolf Trap Adds Five Full Capacity Shows To Summer Concert Series

Wolf Trap has added five full capacity shows to its summer concert schedule at the Filene Center. All of the performances are part of Wolf Trap's celebration of its 50th anniversary season. The newly announced shows include musical acts Brandi Carlile and Lake Street Drive.

Vienna Inn To Celebrate National Hot Dog Day With $2 Dogs

In celebration of National Hot Dog Day, Vienna Inn will be selling its hot dogs for $2 on Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. Vienna Inn, which is celebrating its 61st anniversary this year, offers a full menu, but its hot dogs remain its top seller.

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