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

• LGBTQIA+ Group Receives Apology From Fairfax School Official
• Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty In Black Lives Matter Banner Case

19th Handgun Of 2021 Confiscated At Reagan National Airport

Transportation Security Administration officers prevented a Baltimore man from bringing a loaded .40 caliber handgun onto a flight leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport this past weekend, the agency said.

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.

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.

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.

Vaccine, Food Distribution Event Coming To Loudoun

A vaccination and food distribution event is coming to Sterling on Thursday, July 22. The event will begin at Sugarland Elementary school at 10 a.m. There is no cost to Thursday's program. Loudoun Hunger Relief will distribute food, and pet food will be distributed by Loudoun County Animal Services.

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 the Wolf Trap's celebration of its 50th anniversary season. The newly announced shows include musical acts Brandi Carlile and Lake Street Drive.

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• Armed Robbers Sought By Police In Manassas
• Woodbridge IRS Employee Convicted of Fraud: U.S Attorney's Office
• Remodeled Bombay Club To Reopen In August With New Menu Items
• Which DC Businesses Got The Biggest Grants, Restaurant Revitalization Funds?
• A Tornado Blew The Top Off A Condo Development, Heightening Bad Blood
• Little Free Library Wants To Diversify Its Books
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: Violations At 16 Locations
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Violations At 6 Locations
• Leesburg Area Restaurant Inspections: Violations At 7 Locations

Across America

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• Story Of Jeff Saenz's High-Voltage Shock Sparks National Support