What's up Herndon! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Overnight thunderstorm knocks out trees, power for thousands across Fairfax (ffxnow.com) — Herndon residents are dealing with downed trees, blocked streets like Pembrook Street, and lingering power outages after last night's intense thunderstorm swept Fairfax County. Officials urge you to report outages, watch for dark traffic signals, and drive cautiously as cleanup continues and more storms remain possible later today.
2. PHOTOS: Thunderstorms leave destruction across DMV, causes travel delays (dcnewsnow.com) — Overnight thunderstorms brought down a tree on Pembrook Street at Worcester in the Herndon area, though crews have since cleared the road. With additional trees blocking streets and Metro delays across the region, drivers and riders are urged to expect closures and use extra caution starting their Labor Day weekend travel.
3. Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5 – What You Need to Know (fairfaxcounty.gov) — If your car is garaged in Herndon, your Fairfax car tax bill due Oct. 5 includes a separate Herndon registration fee, along with county personal property taxes. The county outlines online, mail, drop-box and in-person payment options, plus limited tax relief programs for seniors and people with disabilities.
4. A Nondescript Warehouse in Chantilly Houses 1,000 Bob Ross Paintings (northernvirginiamag.com) — Northern Virginia quietly holds about 1,000 original Bob Ross paintings in a Chantilly warehouse, where Bob Ross Inc. still manages his global legacy. The story traces how Ross lived in Herndon during much of his career, helping make this area the unlikely headquarters of his painting empire and keeping local ties to his enduring popularity and business operations.
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