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A pedestrian bridge collapsed over DC-295 between Polk and Douglass streets after a multi-vehicle crash. All lanes of DC-295 are blocked​, and at least six people have been injured, authorities said.
A pedestrian bridge collapsed over DC-295 between Polk and Douglass streets after a multi-vehicle crash. All lanes of DC-295 are blocked​, and at least six people have been injured, authorities said. (DC Fire and EMS)

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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.

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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.

Virginia Meets President Biden's Goal For COVID-19 Vaccinations

Virginia became the 16th state to report that 70 percent of adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Alexandrian Troy Isley To Compete In Boxing At Olympics

A boxer from Alexandria is vying for a gold medal at the 2021 Olympics after being chosen to represent Team USA.

NFL Rookie Jaylen Twyman Shot While Visiting Aunt In DC

Jaylen Twyman, a Minnesota Vikings draft pick and D.C. native, was one of several people shot Monday evening in Northeast D.C., according to news reports.

Triple Homicide: Family Members Mourn Deaths Of Mother, 2 Kids

Family members of the mother and two children killed Saturday morning in Herndon were mourning the loss on Sunday, according to news reports that identified the victims.

McLean Teen Competes On 'American Ninja Warrior'

McLean's own Max Feinberg hasn't just been a fan of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" for years. He's been training for ninja competitions since age 10, has competed in ninja competitions, builds obstacles and even co-hosted a competition. But as a high schooler, he was not able to compete on "American Ninja Warrior" due to an age limit of 21.

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.

Northam Calls Special Legislative Session To Allocate COVID Funds

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

Inova To Require Employees Get COVID-19 Vaccine By September

Inova Health System plans to require all employees at its five hospitals and other health facilities it operates in Northern Virginia to get a COVID-19 vaccine by September.

KKK Propaganda Flyers Distributed In Leesburg, Ashburn: Police

Residents in Ashburn and Leesburg found KKK propaganda flyers in their driveways on Thursday morning, according to a report from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Centuries-Old Garden Wall Collapses At Lee-Fendall House

A historic wall dating back around 200 years has collapsed at Lee Fendall-House Museum and Garden in Old Town Alexandria, leading museum staff to seek a plan and funds to rebuild.

Video: Sneaky Fox Snacks On Cat Treats Outside Fairfax Home

A fox sneakily gobbled up some cat treats in broad daylight early Friday morning from the windowsill of a Fairfax County home, according to a video captured on Ring.com.

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