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

Who Killed Gwen Ames? Reston's First Homicide Remains Unsolved

Gwen Ames, 17, was strangled to death 49 years ago this Friday, as she was walking home from a dance at Lake Anne Plaza.

Suspended Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Loudoun County Schools

A Loudoun County teacher who was placed on paid leave after disputing the school system's policy toward transgender students has filed a lawsuit. The teacher, Tanner Cross of Leesburg Elementary School, was placed on administrative leave last week after his comments at a school board meeting.

Job Searches Again A Requirement to Receive Unemployment In VA

After more than a year of not having to list their search for work as part of applying for unemployment benefits, out-of-work Virginians are again required to do so as part of requirements that went into effect on Sunday.

Virginia Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Make Final Pitches

With a week remaining before the June 8 Democratic gubernatorial primary election, the five candidates vying to go head-to-head with Republican Glenn Youngkin spent an hour Tuesday night debating issues of race, economy, and healthcare while all making their final pitches about why they should represent their party in the November general election.

Trump Organization Puts DC Hotel Lease On The Market: Report

A year after a hotel owned by former President Donald Trump's company and housed in the Old Post Office Pavilion was pulled off the real estate market, the property is again up for sale, according to a published report.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Senior Alert Issued For Missing Man In Stafford County: Police
• Loudoun, Prince William County Acreage To House New Data Centers
• 240 Blank Firing Pistols Seized At Washington Dulles Airport
• Hank & Mitzi's Closes For 'Foreseeable Future' In Alexandria
• Meet The Candidate: Allison Silberberg For Alexandria Mayor
• Chantilly Business Owner Pays $230K To Settle Fraud Claims: Feds
• King Street Metro Bus Loop To Open, More DASH Improvements Coming
• First Thursday Returns With 'Unmask Your Superhero' Theme
• Man Accused Of Burglarizing Home, Pouring Gas On Floor: Police
• Fairfax Connector To Take Over 5 Metrobus Routes In July
• Fairfax Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships
• Reston Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
• 4 Arlington Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships
• Vienna Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
• McLean Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
• West Potomac Senior Scores National Merit Scholarship In 2021
• Burke, West Springfield Seniors Named National Merit Scholars
• Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
• Leesburg Student Wins College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship
• Ashburn Students Win College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships

Across America

• MA Catholics Bless Gay Unions, Defy Vatican Decree
• Secret Service Pays $34K For Toilets At Trump's Golf Club: Report
• Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Torches Face Mask
• South FL Ventilator Thief Arrested In Texas Thursday: DOJ
• Wilberforce University Forgives $375K In Student Debt For Grads