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Good morning to you Great Falls! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Great Falls seniors can get free rides and half-price transit.

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Need a Ride? (fairfaxcounty.gov) — Older adults in Great Falls can get free or low-cost rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, and other essential errands through NV Rides, Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia, and Fairfax County transit programs. The article also explains new Fairfax Connector TRIP100 fare discounts, Metro reduced-fare options, and Metro Lift savings for eligible riders, helping local seniors stay mobile and independent.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good news on the spotted lantern fly?
    This video details the natural reasons for the pest's decline in Pennsylvania, where infestations originated, and, by implication, here in Virginia… (Nextdoor Great Falls)
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🗞 Nearby News

Reston

  • Air 1 Mechanical Expands HVAC Service Across Northern Virginia (dispatch.com)
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  • Parked for 52 Years! 1973 Pontiac Catalina (barnfinds.com)

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  • Sr. Staff AI Engineer - Capital One - MCLEAN, VA, US (dice.com)

Ok Great Falls! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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