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Greetings Arlington! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Arlington's shrinking workforce means for jobs and our local economy.
  • Where Arlington cookie lovers can still use Chip City gift cards

Also on today's calendar: Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus! and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arlington labor force shrinks to smallest size in over four years (arlnow.com) — Arlington's employed workforce has fallen to its lowest level in more than four years, even as the county's unemployment rate edged down to 2.8% in August. Local leaders worry that federal job cuts, pandemic aftershocks, and high housing costs are pushing residents out, with similar employment declines showing up across Falls Church, Northern Virginia, and the broader D.C. metro area.
   

• Cookie chain Chip City shutters all locations, including in DC region (wtop.com) — Residents in Arlington are losing local Chip City cookie shops, but nearby bakery MidnighTreats is honoring any remaining Chip City gift cards and coupons at its Ballston Quarter location on Wilson Boulevard. You'll need to redeem them by Oct. 14, giving Arlington cookie fans a short window to use up any leftover credit before it expires.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • CCPTA Launches "Fill the Break" Out-of-School Food Security Fundraiser!
    Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA) today announced the official launch of Fill the Break: The 2026 Arlington CCPTA Food Security Challenge.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Building Tear-Down: 4601 North Fairfax Drive - Save Some Trees and Plants!
    Good morning: Demolition of this 40-year old perfectly good office building has begun. The entire parcel is being eradicated. It was beautifully… (Nextdoor Old Glebe)
  • I have posted about my bald faced hornets nest on my back fence.
    It was such a beautiful nest, but apparently a predator got to it. So sad, feel sorry for the hornets! According to Google: "A nocturnal wildlife… (Nextdoor Westover at EFC Metro)
  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - 2115 in Arlington. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Baggage Handler in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Saturday Night Social: Oktoberfest at Cookology Ballston Quarter (thelocalgirl.com)
  • Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration at Ballston Quarter (thelocalgirl.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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