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Friday May 29th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a beloved Falls Church breakfast staple suddenly shut its doors
  • Why police rushed to Justice Barrett’s usually quiet Falls Church street
  • Falls Church family tied to deadly 116-mph I-66 crash

Also on today's calendar: Jenny Lin Delights with "Melody's Mostly Musical Day" and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Original Pancake House Closes After 15 Years Serving Falls Church Area (fcnp.com) — A longtime breakfast favorite for Falls Church residents, The Original Pancake House has permanently closed after 15 years serving the community from Broad Street and later West Falls Church. The restaurant, known for its apple pancakes, Dutch Babies, and generous charitable work, ended operations May 25, with equipment now being sold at auction.    

• Police Respond to ‘Swatting' Attempt at Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Home (ground.news) — Police say a swatting call targeted Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Falls Church home Wednesday evening, prompting Fairfax County officers to respond to reports of possible gunshots. Authorities confirmed they’re investigating the hoax incident, after dispatch audio describing the response circulated on social media, raising fresh concerns about high-profile residents’ safety in the area.    

• 2-Year-Old Injured In High-Speed Oakton Crash Dies, 8-Year-Old Remains Hospitalized: Report (patch.com) — A Falls Church mother was among those killed in a high-speed crash on I-66 near Oakton that also critically injured her two young passengers. The 2-year-old girl later died from her injuries, while an 8-year-old boy remains hospitalized. Police say the car was traveling about 116 mph and that only the boy was properly restrained.    

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Tysons

  • Summer music festival in Tysons to celebrate 50 years of go-go (ffxnow.com)
  • Acclaimed Sichuan-style noodle restaurant plans location in Tysons (ffxnow.com)
  • Tysons to Manhattan without an airport? This plane could do it (wtop.com)

Arlington

  • Our Man In Arlington 5-28-2026 (fcnp.com)

Reston

  • United Adds 2 New Nonstop Flights From Washington Dulles (patch.com)
  • HCA Foundation Grant Supports Girl Scout Mental Wellness Programs In Reston (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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