Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.
Monday: A morning shower in places, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 12 New Northern Virginia Dessert and Candy Shops Serving Up Sweet Treats (northernvirginiamag.com) — Herndon sweet tooths now have a new option, with a premium nuts and Mediterranean-style sweets shop opening its second Northern Virginia location on Spring Street. The roundup also spotlights other recently opened dessert and candy spots across the region, giving residents plenty of ideas for day trips when they want to explore beyond town.
• This Fairfax Restaurant Is Among DC's 38 Best, Eater Says (patch.com) — A celebrated Fairfax Chinese restaurant, Mama Chang, has been named one of Eater DC's 38 essential spots, highlighting Northern Virginia's growing food scene. For Herndon residents, it's notable that chef Peter Chang's expanding portfolio also includes a Herndon location, underscoring how top-tier regional dining is increasingly close to home.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Little Hazel is still looking for her fur-ever home. At just 13 weeks, she is now all alone, her four siblings have found their special humans. She is a perfect combination of affection, intelligence,… (Nextdoor Lake Homes)
Just in time for Halloween—get your kitty candy at Sterling PetSmart! Come meet Twix, KitKat, Whatchamacallit and Smooch—4-month old black and grey tabby babies that will definitely sweeten your day! Come also meet 6-… (Nextdoor Four Seasons)
The Arbor Company posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Herndon. Apply here.
Baskin Robbins posted a job opening for Team Member in Herndon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herndon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Reston
Resignation opens seat on Reston Association's board of directors (ffxnow.com)
2027 Summer Intern, Energy Researcher (Reston, VA; Arlington, VA) (monmouth.edu)
Northern Virginia defense tech firm plans to increase staff by 25% or more (wtop.com)
Great Falls
Listing of the Day: 6340 Old Dominion Dr, Mclean, VA (ffxnow.com)
The American Rivers With The Strongest Undertow (worldatlas.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!