Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Input wanted on renovations proposed for Alabama Drive Park in Herndon (ffxnow.com) — Alabama Drive Park in Herndon is slated for a major renovation, including a synthetic turf soccer field, new playground equipment, and drainage upgrades, with other improvements depending on remaining funds. Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking your feedback, including at a Salsa in the Park event on Oct. 2, before construction begins in spring 2027.
• FFXnow Daily Update podcast (ffxnow.com) — Herndon residents can now catch up on Fairfax County news in a quick, free weekday podcast that often includes hyperlocal coverage from nearby neighborhoods. Each 4–5 minute episode recaps major county decisions, development and transportation updates, business openings, and public safety stories, making it easy to stay informed during a short drive or Metro ride.
CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Inventory Specialist - Part Time in Sterling. Apply here.
K1 Speed posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herndon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Reston
Dzala General Contractor Expands Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Services Across Northern Virginia (middletownlifemagazine.com)
Ashburn
This NoVA County Was No. 1 In VA For Visitor Spending In 2025 (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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