Teachers Opposed To Transgender Policy Head To Court: Patch PM

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

More Teachers Join Trans Policy Lawsuit Against Loudoun Schools

Two more Loudoun County teachers have joined Tanner Cross in a lawsuit against Loudoun County Public Schools. The teachers say the school system's new policy, which is designed to protect transgender students, violates their views and beliefs.

These 2 NoVA Jurisdictions Are Facing 'High' COVID-19 Spread: CDC

The vast majority of Virginia is now experiencing the highest rate of spread of the coronavirus, with Arlington County and Prince William County leading the way in community transmission in Northern Virginia, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Police Officer Killed In Pentagon Attack Laid To Rest In Brooklyn

A ceremony in New York City on Monday honored the memory of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer killed during a violent attack earlier this month at the Pentagon.

$2 Weekend Fares, More Changes Coming To DC Metro In September

The DC Metro system will introduce $2 weekend fares and other changes on Sunday, Sept. 5 aimed at making transit a more appealing option for riders.

Video: Man Wanted By FBI In Jan. 6 Attack On US Capitol

The FBI is asking the public's help in identifying a man they say assaulted law enforcement personnel at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, according to a post on the bureau's official Twitter account.

Vaccine Or Testing Required For Upcoming Barns at Wolf Trap Shows

The Barns at Wolf Trap will reopen for the 2021-2022 season with COVID-19 protocols, the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced Tuesday.

• Chef José Andrés' Local Restaurants Now Require Proof Of Vaccination

Also Worth a Look Today

• All Inner Loop Lanes Reopen Near Tysons After Earlier Crash
• Jump In Virginia Preschool Enrollment Expected With New Funding
• Black Scholars Birthed From Howard University STEM Program
• 'Geek Culture' Fans Return To DC Facing COVID-19 Restrictions
• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: Juice Shop Shut Down
• Missing Girl Sought By Police In Woodbridge
• Combination Store And Café Coming To Dupont Circle
• Pepco Reduces Frequency Of Outages By 68 Percent Over Past Decade
• Go-Go Musicians Remember And Mourn Producer Chucky Thompson
• DC Special Education Teacher Seeks Funds For Classroom Supplies
• City Program Employs Homeless People To Help Promote Vaccinations
• MD Man Charged In Connection With Stabbing Death In Southeast DC
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: 14 Restaurants With Violations
• Prince William Restaurant Inspections: 2 Violations At 1 Location
• Politico In Talks With German Publisher For Possible Sale
• 1 Injured In Early Morning Fire At Herndon Townhouse
• 2020 U.S. Census Results: Changing Demographics Of Alexandria
• Springfield Blood Drive Offers Nationals Tickets With Donation
• Meet Adoptable German Shepherd Dogs At Burke Adoption Events
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: Truck Tires In A Cafe
• 3rd COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Available For Some In Arlington
• Assault On Police Charges Filed Against Annandale Man
• Food Lion To Conduct Job Interviews At Stores Across Virginia

Across America

• Back-To-School A Playground For More Partisan Politics Over COVID
• Victims Of Moving Mix-Up Sought, Only Clue Comes From Temecula
• COVID-19 Surge Means More 911 Calls Than Ambulances Can Handle
• Homewood Teacher Battling COVID-19 On Life Support
• Field Of Dreams 2: Cubs Will Face Reds Next Year, Reports Say