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

Cicadas Inside Plane's Engines Delay White House Press Corps Trip

Don't underestimate the power of this year's cicadas. They've had 17 years to think of ways to wreak havoc on humans upon emerging from the ground.

Cicada Sundae: Public Abuzz Over Arlington Shop's Frozen Treat

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee in Arlington is offering a Cicada Sundae. Don't worry. It's not made with real cicadas.

Teacher Who Disputed Transgender Policy Reinstated By Court Order

A Loudoun County teacher who was suspended after expressing his resistance to the school system's policy toward transgender students has been reinstated due to a temporary injunction from a Loudoun County court. The teacher, Tanner Cross, is now able to return to his position at Leesburg Elementary School.

Boy Sells Pokemon Card Collection To Save His Puppy's Life

When Bryson Kliemann discovered that his 4-month-old puppy, Bruce, needed a lifesaving treatment with a $700 price tag, he sprung into action and decided to raise the money himself.

Herndon 4th Of July Fireworks Display Returns In 2021

After a year with no pyrotechnic displays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Herndon will be setting off fireworks again this year.

Small Child Dies After Truck Strikes Him In Fairfax Driveway

A two-year-old boy died Monday night after he was struck by a pickup truck in the driveway of his family's home in Fairfax, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Herndon Breaks Ground On Elden And Center Street Project
• Missing 72-Year-Old Lorton Woman Last Seen On June 3
• Sweeping Failures Around Jan. 6 Attack Detailed In Senate Report
• Westpost, Shirlington Holding Special Shop And Sale Events
• Farmbird Opens 'Fast Casual' Chicken Eatery In Ballston Exchange
• Firefighters Rush Husky Down 15 Flights Of Stairs To Safety
• Valor Awards Recognize Police, Fire And Rescue In Fairfax County
• Arlington Enhances Overnight Patrols In Response To Break-Ins
• Police Ask For Help Finding Runaway Teenager In Leesburg
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Violations At 9 Locations
• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: 8 Violations At 2 Places
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 3 Violations At 2 Places
• The Italian Place To Open Second Location At Mosaic District
• Alexandria's Central Library To Expand Services On Fridays
• GoFundMe Supports Family Of Bicyclist Killed On Telegraph Road
• Townhouse Fire Extinguished In West Springfield
• Tysons Corner Center Announces New, Upcoming Retailers
• Rescue Me: Kenny The Dog Is A Survivor Who Needs A Home
• Nation's T Rex, Hope Diamond On Display At Natural History Museum
• Pet Of The Week: Chrissie, With Tuxedo, Likes To Strut Her Stuff
• Suspect Sought In Armed Robbery Of Ashburn 7-Eleven: Police
• Man Missing From Alexandria Since Last Week: Police
• Small Business Grant Program Approved by Fairfax Supervisors

Across America

• France Is Sending A Second Statue Of Liberty To NYC
• Hate Crime Charges Filed In Asian Business Attacks In Baltimore
• North Shore Man Posted Videos Of Himself During Capitol Riot: FBI
• Wednesday Marks 1 Year Since Seattle's CHOP Formed
• U.S. Judge Says COVID Vaccine Kills More Than CA Mass Shootings