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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Free Shred & ECHO Food Collection Event and 9 more events

Also check out Burke Centre Festival on the Burke Patch calendar

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Hi Burke! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Burke Centre Festival at Burke Centre Festival Grounds at 6060 Burke Centre Pkwy
  • 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
  • Overstock Book Sale at Kings Park Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Scam Alert: We can across a website for a Minecraft Museum in DC that seemed legitimate and decided to check it out, since family was in town.
    The site had an address, ticket sales ($32/adult; $18/kids), reviews, and descriptions of various exhibits. Took the metro in, got to the address… (Nextdoor Burke Centre Landings)
  • Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 0745 in Fairfax. Apply here.
  • Crescent posted a job opening for PART TIME -Hotel Night Auditor 11Pm to 7:00AM in Fairfax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burke here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Putting a price on preventive care: How Medicaid compares to other insurers in Virginia (gmu.edu)
  • 'This Week' Transcript 9-6-26: Energy Secretary Chris Wright, former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall & Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (abcnews.com)
  • Maryland volleyball demolishes Maryland Eastern Shore in home opener, 3-0 (wmucsports.net)

Ok Burke! 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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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