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  • How could a future casino reshape the Herndon Metro neighborhood?
  • Why Herndon’s lone Sheetz matters as Fairfax eyes a new location

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Summer Fun Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Couple of showers, t-storms, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Herndon considers creating zoning rules for casinos - Herndon considers creating zoning rules for casinos (ffxnow.com) — Herndon officials are weighing new zoning rules that would allow a casino only as part of a large mixed-use project near the Herndon Metro station. The Planning Commission is reviewing draft requirements now so the town is prepared if future state legislation ever lets Fairfax County host casino gaming.    

• Sheetz convenience store planned for Lincolnia (annandaletoday.com) — Herndon’s only Sheetz remains the chain’s sole Fairfax County location as the company pursues a new convenience store and gas station in Lincolnia, where two office buildings would be demolished. County planners are reviewing a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and special exception, and the developer hopes for approval within a year, potentially signaling more Sheetz expansion that could eventually affect Herndon-area drivers and commuters.    


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  • Help Support Local Kids In Need With Assistance League of Northern Virginia —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
  • LOST DOG:
    Willow (Female Pug, 5 years old) Willow wiggled out of her harness on the trail behind Frying Pan Park. She is very friendly and will respond to her… (Nextdoor Frying Pan Rd)
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    I am looking for someone to come and house clean one day per week, a few hours in the Herndon area. I prefer a private individual. Can any of you… (Nextdoor Kingston Chase)
  • Qdoba Mexican Eats posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Herndon. Apply here.
  • Amazon.com, Inc. posted a job opening for Sr. Schedule Controls Manager, AMER Construction Programs in Herndon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herndon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Great Falls

  • Kayaker dies after incident near Great Falls on Potomac River (fox5dc.com)

Chantilly

  • Fairfax County To Get TurbineOne Headquarters, 22 Jobs In Chantilly (patch.com)

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