Civil rights leader and Georgia Rep. John Lewis led House Democrats in a sit-in on the floor of Congress on Wednesday, calling for a vote on gun control legislation. Early Thursday morning, House Republicans voted to adjourn until after the July 4 holiday.
(The Washington Post)
In 2015, Loudoun County, Leesburg, Purcellville and Middleburg respectively experienced 5.5, 2, 6 and 38 percent decreases in crime.
(Loudoun Times-Mirror)
An Arlington County Police officer approached a stopped car on Washington Boulevard near Fort Myer on Wednesday, and the driver drew a handgun and fired several shots before shooting himself. The driver was pronounced dead while the officer reportedly escaped without injury.
(ARLnow)
Loudoun County Board Supervisor Kristen Umstattd will introduce a proclamation recognizing June as LGBT Pride Month during the board’s Thursday meeting. June is nationally recognized as Pride Month.
(Loudoun Times-Mirror)
A camera crew appeared to be filming a reality TV show on Wednesday at Oz Restaurant and Bar in Arlington, which is co-owned by Real Housewives of Potomac cast member Ashley Darby.
(ARLnow)
