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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Why Annandale High students are now crossing busy roads without guards

Also, don't miss Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary on the Annandale Patch calendar

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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:

  • Why Annandale High students are now crossing busy roads without guards

Also on today's calendar: Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'My nerves were shot': Fairfax County school board member outraged over no crossing guards (wjla.com) — Annandale High School has lost its crossing guards this school year, part of a countywide cut that a Fairfax County school board member says is putting students in danger to save a relatively small amount of money. She's urging supervisors to immediately restore guards at Annandale and other affected high schools, warning that chaotic traffic is already creating serious safety concerns.
   

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Vienna

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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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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