Standardized Test Participation Drops, Results Show: Patch PM

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

Standards of Learning Test Participation Drops In Fairfax County

The SOL tests are federally required, but less students participated due to more flexible opt-outs granted to families who express concerns about COVID-19. Students are required to take the SOL assessments in person for the purpose of maintaining testing security protocols. SOL testing had been canceled in the 2019-2020 school year.

• Standards of Learning Test Participation Drops In Alexandria

VA Senator Urged To Support Elimination Of Fossil Fuel Subsidies

A man died on Tuesday after he was exposed to a live electrical wire in Dumfries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Authorities identified the man as Edwin Romero-Hernandez, a 46-year-old Richmond resident.

DC Police Video Shows Officer Shooting At Man In Moving Vehicle

The Metropolitan Police Department released body camera video that shows the moments before and after police shot and killed a man found asleep behind the wheel while sitting at a traffic light in Northeast D.C. early Wednesday morning.

First Bloomie's Opens With Colada Shop At Mosaic District

Bloomie's, a new concept store from Bloomingdale's, opened its first location at the Mosaic District Thursday. Cuban café Colada Shop also opened Thursday inside Bloomie's.

Worker Dies After Exposure To Live Electrical Wire in Dumfries

A man died on Tuesday after he was exposed to a live electrical wire in Dumfries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Authorities identified the man as Edwin Romero-Hernandez, a 46-year-old Richmond resident.

International Dog Day Celebrated By Reston Dog Lovers

Thursday is International Dog Day. To help celebrate the event, Patch asked readers in Reston to share photos of their precious pups for our special dog-day photo gallery.

• International Dog Day Celebrated By Herndon Dog Lovers
• International Dog Day Celebrated By Fairfax Dog Lovers
• International Dog Day Celebrated By Arlington Dog Lovers
• International Dog Day Celebrated By Alexandria Dog Lovers

Also Worth a Look Today

• Henry Kissinger's Former Residence In Georgetown On The Market
• DC Police Searching For Suspects in Chinatown Stabbing
• New Vaccine Site Announced At Loudoun County Elementary School
• POLITICO Inks Deal For Sale To European Media Giant Axel Springer
• DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Price is Right Live, CatVideoFest
• Nepali Restaurant Mo:Mo House To Close This Week In Vienna
• Improvements For Telegraph Road Intersection Detailed By VDOT
• Mae's Market And Cafe Opens In Old Town Alexandria
• Stabbing On Elden Street Leaves 1 Injured; Police Investigate
• International Dog Day Celebrated By Alexandria Dog Lovers
• Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For DC, Parts Of NoVA
• Fairfax Business Owner Finds Rewarding Career In Title Industry

Across America

• Vaccine Required For Teachers, Health Care Workers In Illinois
• Gov. Wolf Asks Legislature To Mandate Masks In Schools
• High On Mushrooms, Gwinnett Man Shoots, Kills Miami Tourist: Cops
• Lincoln Project Video On Masks, Vaccines Stars Sarasota Candidate
• LI's Anastasia Pagonis Takes Home Gold In Tokyo Paralympics