Good morning Chantilly! 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 a new $30.6M Navy deal benefits Chantilly's defense sector
Also on today's calendar: The State of Adolescent Mental Health Today and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Sunday: A shower early in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• American Systems Corp. Wins $30.6M Navy Contract for P-8A Maintenance Trainer Update (envzone.com) — A Chantilly-based company just secured a $30.6 million Navy contract to update P-8A maintenance training systems for both U.S. and Australian forces, reinforcing the area's role in high-tech defense work. While the hands-on work happens in Florida and Australia, the award highlights Chantilly's importance in federal contracting and could support local jobs and future growth.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The French Navy Commemorates 400th Anniversary —Kenneth L Bonner Read on Patch
"Lafayette, we are Here!" —Kenneth L Bonner Read on Patch
Anyone have a referral for junk removal/dismantling head board? I've been looking around but most charge SO much! Must be someone whose services you've used and is reliable.. wouldn't mind on the less expensive… (Nextdoor The Fields)
Looking for someone to fix rotting sill plate and Rim joist on the corner of my house under my deck. We will probably need to remove and replace a section of the deck as well to get to it, so willing to have full deck replacement quotes for a fair… (Nextdoor Pleasant Valley)
KBR, Inc. posted a job opening for Associate Instructional Systems Designer / Learning & Development Specialist in Chantilly. Apply here.
Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Chantilly, Virginia in Chantilly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chantilly here.
🗞 Nearby News
Centreville
3 Children Were Home During Centreville Murder-Suicide: Police (patch.com)
High school girls golf begins at Herndon High, continues at South Lakes (therestonletter.com)
Manassas
Man Wanted On 4 Rape Charges Captured After Fleeing Virginia: Police (patch.com)
Ok Chantilly! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!