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A man was arrested after a DC memorial to a murdered Reston girl was set on fire. Plus, Washington, DC, may soon have a non-binary gender option for driver's licenses, learn more about a heroic Capitol Police officer who saved members of Congress, and scores of violations were found at some area restaurants. Here are the top local news stories worth reading and talking and knowing about on Wednesday, June 21, as pulled from our Virginia and Washington, D.C., sites.

Muslim Teen's Memorial Set On Fire In DC; Man Arrested: Reports

A memorial set up for a Muslim teen from Reston, Virginia, who was murdered over the weekend, was set on fire in Dupont Circle in D.C. Wednesday morning. A South Carolina man, 24-year-old Jonathan Solomon, has been arrested for setting the blaze, but once again police say they don't suspect that it was a hate crime.

Gender-Neutral DC Driver's License Possible

DC residents might be able to choose a gender neutral identifier when they get a driver's license, learner's permit or local ID card as early as Monday, according to a statement from Ward 1 DC council member Brianne Nadeau, who is sponsoring the bill.

5 Facts About Crystal Griner, A Hero In The Congressional Shooting

In the aftermath of the June 14 shooting at a GOP congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Special Agent Crystal Griner was one of the Capitol Police officers hailed for their courageous actions in opening fire on the shooter. Learn more about the heroic agent.

• Congressional Shooter Had 200 Rounds Of Ammo In Storage: FBI

Plus mixed reviews in recent restaurant inspections:

• 26 Violations At One Old Town Alexandria Restaurant
• Reston Restaurant Violations: Lots Of Red Flags At Reston Town Center
• Mouse Droppings On Shelves: Del Ray Restaurant Violations
• Dead Fly In Tofu: McLean Restaurant Violations
• Insects In The Kitchen: Kingstowne Restaurant Violations
• Mold In Ice Bin; Fly In Tofu: Vienna Restaurant Violations
• Insects In The Kitchen: Greater Alexandria Restaurant Violations
• Drink Ice Used To Cool Bottles: Falls Church Restaurant Violations

More Virginia/DC news:

• Where Virginia Fireworks Are Legal, Banned In 2017
• Tropical Storm Cindy: How Will Northern Virginia Be Affected?
• Undocumented Immigrant Charged With Illegal Re-Entry
• Abduction Scam Frightens Herndon Mom: Police
• Longtime Georgetown Italian Restaurant Files For Bankruptcy
• Best Bosses In Country: DC Leaders Make The List
• Virginia Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting Of DC Man
• Woodbridge Man Arrested For Fatal Arlington Shooting

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