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

Plastic Bag Tax Ordinance Explored In Fairfax County

Fairfax County is exploring a plastic bag tax after the Board of Supervisors voted 9-1 to request staff develop an ordinance and collect public input.

VA Unemployment Rate Drops With Help From Private, Public Sectors

Virginia's unemployment rate dropped to 4.3 percent in June from 4.5 percent in May, according to the office of Gov. Ralph Northam.

Senior NASA Official Sentenced For Fraudulent COVID Relief Loans

A former NASA official was sentenced in federal court on Thursday, July 15 after he pleaded guilty to bank fraud. Officials said the man, Andrew Tezna of Leesburg, fraudulently applied for more than $350,000 in COVID relief funds and benefits that were meant for small businesses.

Trans, Gender-Expansive Student Protections Expanded At FCPS

On Thursday, the Fairfax County School Board approved an updated Student Rights and Responsibilities document stating rights and protections for transgender and other gender-expansive students for the first time.

2021 Senior Olympics Return To Northern Virginia In September

Active adults 50 and older, there's still time to get in some practice laps or study your crossword dictionary before the start of the 39th season of the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics.

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• National Night Out Returns To Fairfax City In August
• National Night Out Returns To Fairfax County In August
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• Southbound Lanes Of I-95 Blocked At Fairfax County Parkway
• &Pizza Location Opens Its Doors In Woodbridge
• National Ice Cream Day: Places To Check Out In Fredericksburg
• Teen Shot In Parking Lot Of Woodbridge Apartment Complex: Police
• Another 7-Eleven Robbed In Dale City: Police
• Sick, Dying Bird Reports Increase In Vienna: Police
• National Ice Cream Day: Places To Check Out In Alexandria
• Lily's Chocolate & Coffee Brings Iraqi Lokma To Vienna

Across America

• Overdose Deaths Spike In U.S. During 2020, Pandemic: CDC
• Hacker Steals Identities Of FL Condo Collapse Victims: Report
• 'Embarrassed' Raccoon Covers Eyes When Rescued From Georgia Home
• FL Hospitalizations Surge As COVID-19 Delta Variant Spreads
• 4 Men Changing A Tire On I-75 Were Hit, Killed By Car: FHP