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

LGBTQIA+ Student Group Not Satisfied With FCPS Official's Apology

The Pride Liberation Project, which represents LGBTQIA+ students in Fairfax County, said Thursday that it was not satisfied with at-large school board member Abrar Omeish's response to the group's recent public letter criticizing her.

Biden Visit To Lubber Run Friday Prompts Road Closures

President Joe Biden will be attending a special event Friday in Arlington, which means motorists can expect a number of road closures to impact their evening commute.

Little Music Box Project Proves Therapeutic For Vienna Girl

This is the story behind a charming new work of art installed outside Marshall Road Elementary School in Vienna, Virginia that sprang up on the very last day of school, June 2021. This joyful piece of art is entitled "Little Music Box." It is — from concept to carpentry — the work of 13-year-old Juliette Kopp.

Harmful Algae Bloom Advisories Issued For Parts Of Lake Anna

Virginia health officials are urging the public to avoid contact with parts of Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Louisa and Orange counties due to a harmful algae bloom.

Amazon Fresh Opens Second DC-area Store In Logan Circle

A new Amazon Fresh grocery store in Logan Circle opened to the public on Thursday at 7 a.m., marking the store's second location in the Washington, D.C. area.

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• VA Lottery Posts Record Profits With Introduction Of Online Sales
• Chuck E. Cheese Plans Grand Reopening In Fredericksburg
• Firehouse Offers Free Subs To Customers Who Donate Bottled Water
• Taser, Pepper Spray Used By Police To Restrain Alexandria Man
• Woman Fatally Shoots Armed Man At Her Woodbridge Home: Police
• Gunfire At Bles Park Reported To Loudoun Sheriff's Office
• Donuts Near Nats Park: Police Seek Navy Yard Reckless Drivers
• Dunkin' Foundation Donates $10K To VA Childhood Cancer Charity
• Muffins Sold At Reston 7-Eleven Stores Recalled For Listeria
• Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Walmart Stores In Arlington Recalled
• Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Walmart Stores Recalled For Listeria
• Muffins Sold At Herndon 7-Eleven Stores Recalled For Listeria
• 2021 Fairfax Redistricting Committee Sets First Meeting
• McLean Groups At Odds Over Amphitheater In McLean Central Park
• DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Brunch Olympics, Christmas In July
• Gunshots Incident Causes Building Damage In Old Town West
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Titan Is A Softie At Heart
• Sexual Assault Prompts Investigation In Tysons Area
• Civilian Oversight Board Established To Review Arlington Police

Across America

• Stop Child Hunger Act Wins Backing Of Broad Coalition Of Groups
• In-Person School Led to COVID-19 Spread In Ohio: Study
• FL Condo Collapse: Victims Will Get $150M; 97 Victims Identified
• 'I'm Sorry But It's Too Late': AL Doctor To Dying COVID Patients
• Removal Of Profane Anti-Biden, Pro-Trump Signs Ordered By Judge