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 much are Centreville rents really dropping this year?
Headed to The Winery at Bull Run's fall bash Friday?
Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 63.
Saturday: Cooler with a stray t-storm, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• D.C. region rents would be higher today without pandemic, data shows (ffxnow.com) — Centreville renters are seeing median one- and two-bedroom rents of about $2,068 and $2,403, slightly down 1.9% from last year, according to new county data. The analysis shows Fairfax County rents remain above the regional median, but pandemic-era spikes have cooled, leaving today's prices a bit lower than they might have been without Covid's market disruption.
• Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend October 2 (tysonstoday.com) — Centreville kicks off the weekend with a fall festival Friday night at The Winery at Bull Run, featuring live music, fire pits, food trucks, and a glass of wine included with admission. You'll also find Oktoberfest fun in Vienna, a Hispanic Heritage celebration in Fairfax, a Jeff Goldblum performance at Mason, and a free art festival in McLean.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Looking for an estimate for a small sod project in my townhouse front yard in Centreville. The area is approximately 100 sq ft. About half currently has grass with some weeds mixed in. The other half was previously a mulched area and has… (Nextdoor Faircrest in Centreville)
Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian Weekends (Sat-Sun) 10pm- 6am in Centreville. Apply here.
Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Greeter / Counter Desk Attendant in Centreville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Centreville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chantilly
Chantilly dessert spot launches live-churning gelato cart for events (ffxnow.com)
Route 28 Northbound Closed In Chantilly After Fatal Pedestrian Crash (patch.com)
George Mason
George Mason University builds momentum for Virginia's quantum future (gmu.edu)
Manassas
2 Killed, 1 Injured In Manassas Workplace Shooting; Suspect Also Dead: Police (patch.com)
Prince William County HOA Part Of Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Over Fraudulent PPP Loan Applications (patch.com)
Multiple Victims After Shooting In Manassas, Suspect 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!