Transgender Policy OKed After Contentious Public Debate: Patch PM

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

Transgender Policy On Pronouns, Bathrooms OKed By Loudoun Board

After months of debate and public input, the Loudoun County School Board approved Policy 8040, which intends to protect transgender students, on Wednesday evening. The policy was slightly amended before being approved by a 7-2 vote.

Kennedy Center, Ford's Theatre To Require COVID Vaccination Proof

The Kennedy Center and Ford's Theatre are joining other performance venues in Washington, D.C., that are requiring proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative coronavirus test.

• COVID-19 Vaccinations Required For All Arlington County Workers

Lightning Strike May Have Sparked Attic Fire In Fairfax

A Fairfax couple found themselves displaced early Wednesday evening by an attic fire that may have been caused by lightning.

Heat Advisory Issued For NoVA, DC With 107 Degree Heat Index

The miserable combination of heat and humidity means Northern Virginia and DC will be under a heat advisory Thursday as high heat index values of 100 to 107 degrees bake the region.

Masks Required At All Virginia Schools: Northam

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is requiring universal masking for students, teachers and staff at all public and private schools under a new public health emergency order issued Thursday.

Asian Man, Parents Attacked Near Washington National Cathedral

A D.C. man charged in connection with an assault on an Asian American family on Saturday night near the National Cathedral has been released from jail.

Businesses Win Space At Tysons Corner Center Through Competition

Three emerging business concepts are getting help to jumpstart their success through Tysons Corner Center's first-ever DreamStart competition.

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