Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
Sunday: Humid, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: An a.m. shower; mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Annandale Fentanyl Case Leads To 6-Count Federal Indictment (patch.com) — Annandale residents are learning more about a major federal drug case centered on an apartment complex along Commons Drive, where investigators say multiple undercover fentanyl buys led to a six-count indictment. Federal and Fairfax County authorities describe repeated pill sales in stairwells, a search that uncovered large quantities of drugs, cash and a gun, and ongoing proceedings in U.S. District Court.
• 250th Commission hosts free screening of '1776' (annandaletoday.com) — A free screening of the musical film "1776" is coming to the James Lee Community Center on Annandale Road on Sept. 18, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Residents can drop in without tickets, enjoy a history-focused movie night, and learn more about the Fairfax County 250th Commission's ongoing efforts to highlight Revolutionary-era history.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
For the first time this year, I was able to shoot a little video of a monarch butterfly. I've seen a monarch from a distance this year, but not close enough to capture it with a camera. Today, a perfect monarch was on my butterfly bush,… (Nextdoor Columbia Pines / Sleepy Hollow)
Look at who visited our yard full of bird feeders this morning. The little peep has a gray tail so I guess not a full albino. We live in Chapel Square so our wooded backyard is part of Wakefield Park. (Nextdoor Briar Creek)
Goodwin House, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Full Time) in Falls Church. Apply here.
Melwood Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for MATERIAL HANDLER (DA) 7:00 am - 4:00 pm in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Annandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
West Springfield volleyball eyes second consecutive state title (fairfaxtimes.com)
Potbelly Sandwich Shop expands to Franconia, more locations on the way (ffxnow.com)
Ok Annandale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!