Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
Saturday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Board restores funding for high school crossing guards (annandaletoday.com) — Annandale families will see high school crossing guards return after the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved more than $700,000 to restore positions at 10 schools, including Annandale High. The move follows serious crashes near schools and intense advocacy from parents and school board members, and it launches a broader county task force on pedestrian and traffic safety around campuses.
• Alexandria Police Arrest Suspect in Stabbing on Mount Vernon (alexandriava.gov) — Alexandria police have arrested a 21-year-old suspect they tracked down on Columbia Pike in Annandale after a stabbing left a man in critical condition. Detectives say community tips and security camera footage led them to the Annandale location, and the suspect is now jailed without bond on an aggravated malicious wounding charge.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Anyone missing a young looking, orange cat? No collar (may have come off) but very friendly, not afraid of kids, decently groomed, and seems to want to come into our house on multiple occasions… (Nextdoor Broyhill Crest)
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🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
FCDOT seeks input on bus route changes in Springfield area, including new Tysons service (ffxnow.com)
Fairfax County Parkway Ramps Closed After Dump Truck Overturns in Springfield (news-usa.today)
Former Falls Church Youth Minister Indicted On Child Sexual Abuse Charges (patch.com)
ICE Arrests Man In Falls Church Wanted On Colorado Child Sex Charges (patch.com)
Franconia
Groveton Elementary, Mount Vernon Hospital reach milestone anniversaries (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!