Bomb Threat On Capitol Hill Leads To Arrest: Patch PM

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

Capitol Hill Bomb Threat Standoff Ends After NC Man Surrenders

A North Carolina man surrendered Thursday afternoon after police said he told them he had a bomb in his truck parked on a sidewalk outside the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill.

Man Who Solicited Child Porn From Loudoun Girl Sentenced

A New York man who had previously pleaded guilty to soliciting explicit photos from a girl in Loudoun County has been sentenced. The man, Matthew Holland, was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

Teen Fatally Stabbed By Fellow Student In Front Of DC School

A student at a Northeast D.C. school was fatally stabbed Wednesday by another student in front of the school, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

School Mask Mandate, Vaccines In Virginia: Take Our Patch Survey

With the start of the 2021-2022 school year upon us, masks have become a point of contention between government officials, school districts and families.

$795K In Grant Money To Help APS Buy 3 Electric School Buses

With the start of the 2021-2022 school year upon us, masks have become a point of contention between government officials, school districts and families.

• Falls Church To Receive $530K To Buy Electric School Buses
• $2.6M In Grant Money To Help FCPS Buy 10 Electric School Buses
• $1.4M Grant To Help Loudoun County Buy 6 Electric School Buses

Driver Shortage Could Prompt School Bus Delays In Fairfax County

Fairfax County Public Schools, along with other school districts around the U.S., is experiencing a bus driver shortage. That could lead to delays on the first day of school.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Free COVID Vaccination Clinics Coming To Falls Church Festivals
• Police Seek Identity Of Northwest DC Shooting Persons Of Interest
• Booster Shot Preparations For All Adults Made In Alexandria
• Alexandria Pets Of The Week: The Inseparable Jack And Zoe
• Teacher Would 'Take A Penny' If Offered To Fund Classroom Library
• Flash Food Watch Issued For DC, NoVA Through Friday
• National Health Policy Task Force Includes Loudoun Supervisor
• 1 Last Chance To Enjoy Food Truck Friday This Summer In Fairfax
• High School Football Returns To McLean In Fall 2021
• High School Football Returns To Alexandria In Fall 2021
• High School Football Returns To Burke In Fall 2021
• High School Football Returns To Mount Vernon Area In Fall 2021
• High School Football Returns To Kingstowne In Fall 2021

Across America

• 21 IL School Districts Placed On Probation For Disregarding Masks
• CA Wildfires Latest: See A Map Of All Fires Burning
• No Bail for 1st Dealer Charged With Fatal East End ODs: Judge
• Husband Of MO Republican Congressional Candidate Dies Of COVID-19
• 911 Dispatcher's Last Call Before Retirement: His Father's Death