Angry Parents Lash Out At NoVA School Board, 2 Arrests | Patch PM

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

Protests Against Trans Students, Equity Derail School Meeting

Unrest broke out during Tuesday night's Loudoun County School Board meeting. A crowd of residents who came out to protest critical race theory and the district's proposed policies on transgender students became unruly, leading to two arrests.

Pedestrian Bridge Collapses Onto 295 In DC, 6 Hurt

A pedestrian bridge collapsed in northeast Washington, D.C. late Wednesday morning, blocking DC-295 and leaving at least six people injured, five of whom who were taken to a local hospital with injuries, according to the D.C. Fire and EMS.

T.C. Williams Name Changed To Alexandria City High School

The name change was made Wednesday at T.C. Williams High School as officials and students changed the sign to Alexandria City High School. Alexandria City Public Schools officials and students gathered at the school sign to change the name and reveal the new logo.

• Sign Replaced At Renamed Naomi L. Brooks Elementary In Alexandria

Virginia Landfills Filled With Tons Of Maryland, New York Trash

More than 25 percent of the waste received by landfills and incinerators in Virginia came from out of state in 2020, with Maryland and New York leading the way in sending their waste to Virginia.

Old Town Crawl Highlights City's Restaurants, Businesses

Business leaders have long promoted Old Town Fairfax's "walkability" as one of its strengths. On Saturday, the city's Office of Economic Development (OED) and the Old Town Fairfax Business Association (OTFBA) will be promoting its "crawlability" as well.

Northam Calls Special Legislative Session To Allocate COVID Funds

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a proclamation Wednesday calling the members of the General Assembly into special session on Aug. 2.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Weapons Charge Filed Against Man Shooting At Bird: Police Report
• Ashburn Area Restaurant Inspections: Violations At 27 Locations
• Virginia Unemployment Rate Drops As Vaccinations Hit Benchmark
• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: Violations At 5 Locations
• Old Mount Vernon High School Update Planned At Community Meetings
• Alexandria City Manager Mark Jinks To Retire By End Of 2021
• British Pub Hawk And Griffin Opens In Vienna
• DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Folklife Festival, Pride, Fireworks Show
• Java Loco Set To Open At Mount Vernon Plaza
• Arts Commissioner Claps Back At Council Chairman Over Political ‘Mess'
• Driver Charged In Fatal Easter Sunday Crash In Manassas: Police
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 109 Violations At 27 Locations
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: Dead Bugs At KFC, Popeye's

Across America

• Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of PA Cursing Cheerleader
• Downers Grove Storm Victim 'Felt The Whole House Shake'
• Abortion Clinic Gets New Trial In Marietta 'Nuisance' Lawsuit
• Protests Against Trans Students, Equity Derail School Meeting
• Tornado Tore Through 16 Miles From Naperville To Willow Springs