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Cheers Ashburn! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Leidos' new Ashburn layoffs affect local tech workers?
  • Ashburn teacher charged after alleged student assault—what we know so far
  • Which teen star trains daily after commuting through Ashburn's Loudoun Gateway?

Also on today's calendar: LC3' Pints 4 Paws Celebration and Fundraiser for Community Cats and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Leidos to lay off 84 workers in Ashburn (virginiabusiness.com) — Leidos plans to lay off 84 employees at its Ashburn facility starting Nov. 23, following an earlier round affecting 93 local workers after losing a federal cybersecurity contract. While some staff may move to Accenture Federal Services or other Leidos roles, the cuts still pose a serious hit to Ashburn's tech workforce and families.
   

• Horizon Elementary School Teacher Charged After Alleged Assault Involving Student: Sheriff (dailyvoice.com) — An Ashburn resident who teaches at Horizon Elementary School in Loudoun County has been charged with assault and battery after an alleged incident involving a student reported on October 1. Investigators have not released details of what happened, but the teacher has been summoned to court, and the sheriff's office is asking anyone with information to come forward as the case continues.
   

• DC United's new 16-year-old hometown signing looks to become a 'difference maker' (wtop.com) — A 16-year-old D.C. United homegrown signee now commutes daily to the Loudoun Gateway Metro station in Ashburn before heading to training near Leesburg, showing how local facilities support rising professional talent. His journey from youth clubs to a four-year MLS deal highlights the sacrifices, family support, and intense preparation behind a potential breakout career.
   

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    I wanted to check if this is a common issue across our townhouses or if it's just happening in mine. I have a 3-floor townhouse (including the… (Nextdoor Ashburn Farm)
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    We are looking for traditional ironing, not laundry or house cleaning. Iron and ironing board can be provided. Please message me if you offer this… (Nextdoor Demott & Silver)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Herndon town manager fired after less than a year on the job (ffxnow.com)

Vienna

  • Huge New Fitness Center Planned For Vacant Space At Tysons Galleria: Report (patch.com)
  • E-Bikes, E-Scooters Banned From Athletic Fields, Vienna Elementary Reminds Parents After Misuse (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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