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What's up Annandale! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Annandale families win justice after costly Ravensworth homebuilding scam.
  • Will Fairfax restore crossing guards protecting Annandale's high school students?
  • Why a Georgetown scholar's fate is being decided in Annandale.

Also on today's calendar: Hollywood Portrays July 4, 1776 in the movie, 1776 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Homebuilder gets 12-year sentence for fraud (annandaletoday.com) — A homebuilder who took large payments for custom houses in Annandale's Ravensworth area but left projects unfinished has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and ordered to repay $2.3 million to six families. Prosecutors detailed how he failed to start or complete work on multiple homes, leaving local homeowners with severe financial losses, construction headaches, and years of emotional stress.
   

• Fairfax County votes on crossing guard funding (fox5dc.com) — Fairfax County supervisors are voting today on whether to permanently restore funding for high school crossing guards, a decision that would directly affect Annandale students' safety at busy intersections. The move follows several recent crashes involving county students, including one fatal incident, and comes alongside a new police enforcement effort targeting drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians.
   

• Students, professors testify in support of Badar Khan Suri on day one of immigration hearing (georgetownvoice.com) — An immigration court in Annandale is hearing the case of Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, whose supporters say he's being targeted for his pro‑Palestinian views and marriage to a Palestinian American. Students, professors, and a Jewish graduate leader testified that he is a valued, non‑antisemitic member of their community, while his legal team argues the government has overstated any security concerns.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing a bird?
    This beauty just showed up with the sparrows at the buffet! (Nextdoor Bristow Village)
  • If your looking for your dog it is safe and with Hector at his home located at 8512 Queen Elizabeth Blvd.
    Annandale,VA. I uploaded these photos to assist him and can be reach at 845.821.3217 (Nextdoor Canterbury Woods)
  • IDS International Government Services, LLC posted a job opening for Cleared Custodian | TS/SCI CI-Poly in Springfield. Apply here.
  • General Dynamics Information Technology posted a job opening for Business Development Director (CMS) in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Annandale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • Fairfax County Parkway Ramps Closed After Dump Truck Overturns in Springfield (news-usa.today)
  • FCPS officials warn funding cuts likely needed with difficult budgetary year ahead (ffxnow.com)
  • Nic Stone on the Core of the Human Experience and Hope in (schoollibraryjournal.com)

Franconia

  • Fairfax school board considers naming rights sales, but warns against getting too corporate (ffxnow.com)

McLean

  • Former NoVA Healthcare CEO Faces 34 Charges After Tysons Filming Investigation (patch.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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