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Ballston, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Ballston! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Ballston office tower doubled in value in two years.
  • Ready for drag bingo night at Solace Brewing in Ballston?

Also on today's calendar: Tết Trung Thu: Children's Mid-Autumn Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Ballston Office Tower Just Proved DC's Office Recovery Isn't Just a Leasing Story Anymore (realtytoday.com) — A major Ballston office tower at 4075 Wilson Blvd just sold for $52.7 million, roughly double its 2024 price, signaling renewed investor confidence in this neighborhood’s office market. The article explains how new leases, upgrades, and Ballston’s defense-and-cybersecurity hub status helped drive the turnaround, even while much of Northern Virginia’s office space remains significantly vacant.
   

• Arlington Young Democrats Gold Card Event (arlnow.com) — Solace Brewing Company in Ballston will host Arlington Young Democrats’ Drag Bingo night on Saturday, October 10, offering five bingo rounds, a drag performance, and a raffle. Tickets are $30, and organizers invite both longtime residents and newcomers from across Arlington to enjoy an inclusive, social evening close to home.
   

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Ok Ballston! 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!)
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