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Good morning Herndon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Herndon-founded nonprofit is fighting student hunger this fall.

Also on today's calendar: Saint Ann Fall Festival and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Breezy at times with some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• People and Places - Week of September 25, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com) — Herndon plays a key role in a massive regional food drive, with volunteers working at Herndon Middle School and the Herndon-founded nonprofit Food For Neighbors collecting nearly 30,000 pounds of food for students. The roundup also spotlights a Reston tech firm's expansion, a new Fairfax community center, and a grant for Lake Braddock teachers, all affecting nearby services and jobs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi, we can't find our kitty and think she may have gotten out somehow.
    We're near where Ferndale crosses Herndon Parkway. If anyone has seen her, please let us know. (Nextdoor Potomac Fairways)
  • Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Herndon. Apply here.
  • Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for In-Store Shopping Clerk in Herndon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herndon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reston

  • County poised to allow space for expanded Reston Community Center near Lake Anne (ffxnow.com)
  • Vacant Reston office buildings add to resident complaints of trespassing, vagrancy (ffxnow.com)
  • Software Developer (Senior) - SOS International LLC (SOSi) - Chantilly, VA, US (dice.com)

Ashburn

  • 77-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Loudoun County Crash: LCSO (patch.com)
  • Accused Aldie Shooter Did Time For Wire Fraud, Blamed Strained Marriage On Conviction: Report (patch.com)

Chantilly

Ok Herndon! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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