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Cheers Herndon! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What sentence followed the deadly Elden Street Tesla shooting in Herndon?
  • Herndon firm wins $65 million Marine Corps tech contract.
  • How could Woodland Park's rezoning reshape the area by Herndon Metro?

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 89, low: 60.
  • Saturday: A morning shower possible, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man sentenced in Herndon shooting death of man who kicked Tesla (ffxnow.com) — A McLean man has been sentenced for the 2025 shooting death of a man on Elden Street in Herndon after an encounter involving a Tesla. He received a 10-year voluntary manslaughter sentence, with part suspended, after prosecutors argued he chose deadly violence instead of safer options, underscoring ongoing concerns about public safety on local roads.
   

2. Marine Corps awards $65 million for lightweight tactical command-post IT (militaryaerospace.com) — A Herndon-based company, Affigent LLC, has landed a $65 million Marine Corps contract to supply hardware and software for a new lightweight tactical command-post IT system. The multi-year deal, running through 2027, underscores Herndon's role in federal defense technology and could support local jobs tied to secure communications, networking, and field-ready military systems.
   

3. Planning Commission backs Woodland Park housing units near Herndon Metro (ffxnow.com) — Hundreds of new housing units, including affordable options, are proposed just south of the Herndon Metro station as Fairfax County's Planning Commission backs rezoning for the Woodland Park redevelopment. If supervisors approve it, residents could see phased construction of townhomes, multifamily buildings, new sidewalks, trails, parks, and road connections reshaping this key gateway to Herndon.
   

4. Best private high schools in Virginia (insidenova.com) — A new statewide ranking of Virginia's best private high schools includes a K–12 school in Herndon with an A+ Niche grade and an 8:1 student-teacher ratio. The list compares enrollment, grade levels, and class sizes at top schools across the state, giving Herndon families a quick snapshot of how their local option stacks up. It's a useful starting point for parents weighing private education choices.
   

5. ChalkFest at Reston Town Center 2026 (ffxnow.com) — Reston Town Center's ChalkFest on October 17 will feature colorful street art, live music from Bach to Rock Herndon, and free face painting, drawing many Herndon families just minutes away. Residents can register kids, amateur teams, or businesses to compete for prizes, with supplies provided and judging, awards, and sponsorship opportunities supporting local arts and community connections.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm thinking of getting our rear, three level decks floorboards replaced with synthetic wood.
    However, I'm open for options on replacing railings as well. Anyone have any recommendations for a good, reliable deck company to provide a quote? … (Nextdoor Stuart Ridge)
  • Hello neighbors,
    Do you know anyone who can do bathroom repairs ( removal and replacement of grout). Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Hiddenbrook)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate Rx in Herndon. Apply here.
  • KnitWell Group posted a job opening for Stock Associate-ANN in Reston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herndon here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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