Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Renovations begin this fall at seven Fairfax County playgrounds (ffxnow.com) — Playground renovations at Cub Run Stream Valley Park in Centreville this fall will temporarily close the play area while crews add more accessible, modern equipment. Six other Fairfax County playgrounds are also being upgraded, funded largely by park bonds, and voters will weigh in on another $180 million park bond referendum this fall.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Anyone missing a cat? Found this sweet kitty in London Towne this evening (Monday, Sept 7). (Nextdoor London Towne)
Permanent light installation - have you done it? Pro/cons?? Recommendations for local companies? Give me your opinions! (Nextdoor Confederate Ridge)
Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Evening Shift Leader 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM in Centreville. Apply here.
Mattress Firm, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Centreville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Centreville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chantilly
New neighborhood market opens in former Cross Brothers Grocery building in Ashland (richmondbizsense.com)
George Mason
Virginia group raises money and awareness for Nepal after catastrophic flooding (wtop.com)
Employer Insurance Paid Virginia Doctors 28 Percent More Than Medicaid Managed Care for the Same Preventive Visit (medicaldaily.com)
'Medicare for All' is Quickly Becoming a Mainstream Democrat Position (thepostemail.com)
Manassas
Accused Manassas Shooter Was Free On Bond, Has Pending Felony And Misdemeanor Charges (patch.com)
Manassas Teen Killed At First Friday Shooting Identified, 1 Shooter At Large: Police (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!