Good morning Centreville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
How will FCPS's new bans and cuts affect Centreville students today?
Also on today's calendar: Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• FCPS starts new school year with full cellphone ban, fewer crossing guards and other changes (ffxnow.com) — Centreville families will see big changes as FCPS starts the new year, including a full cellphone ban during the school day and the loss of police crossing guards at Centreville High School. New rules also tighten use of personal devices, expand weapons screening and bag limits at football games, and broaden access to free virtual mental health services for students.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Anyone have a pickup to haul away a queen mattress and box spring. I have posted a free bed with frame and headboard in the for sale section but not getting any bites so if anyone does haul away let me know how much… (Nextdoor Rocky Run)
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Centreville. Apply here.
Parsons Corporation posted a job opening for Road & Transportation Project Manager - VDOT in Centreville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Centreville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chantilly
Northern Virginia mom of 10 shares budget-friendly school lunch routine (dcnewsnow.com)
SCO Launches Hypersonic Weapons Competition as Pentagon Programs Fall Behind (sofx.com)
George Mason
George Mason welcomes largest undergraduate class (gmu.edu)
Zaakir Khan interned with Old Glory DC on their playoff run (gmu.edu)
News Links: PWCS Students Return to Class, Statewide Ballot Measures, and Regional Updates (potomaclocal.com)
Oakton
Oakton-Area Townhome Project Near Fairfax City, Vienna Faces Phasing Hearing (patch.com)
Ok Centreville! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!