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Morning Herndon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What transportation upgrades could Herndon chase with new I-395 funds?
  • Live near Herndon with an RV or boat? New rules may bite

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fierce competition expected for I-395 transportation funds in N. Va. (arlnow.com) — Herndon is one of several Northern Virginia towns now preparing to compete for up to $50 million in I-395/95 Commuter Choice transportation funds for the 2028-29 cycle. Local governments can submit project ideas this fall, with awards next July potentially supporting new transit options, congestion relief, or other commuter improvements that could benefit Herndon residents' regional travel.
   

• Ban on boat, trailer parking approved for some Dranesville District roads (ffxnow.com) — If you park a boat, RV, or trailer on neighborhood streets just outside Herndon, new Fairfax County rules in the Dranesville District now sharply limit where those vehicles can stay. The Town of Herndon itself is excluded, but nearby communities south of Leesburg Pike face new restrictions after a 10-0 Board of Supervisors vote, despite objections from some residents about outreach and necessity.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Assistance League® of Northern Virginia Donates Over 4,000 Toothbrushes —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
  • Looking for Someone to Repair/Rebuild Outdoor Concrete Steps
    Hi neighbors! I'm looking for an experienced contractor/handyman or masonry professional who can repair and improve the outdoor concrete steps at my… (Nextdoor McNair West Section II)
  • I am looking at different moving companies to price out moving quotes.
    It would be for a one bedroom apartment about 750 sq feet. We are moving within a mile away distance here in Herndon Va. There are no stairs involved… (Nextdoor Bryson At Woodland Park)
  • USA Insulation posted a job opening for USA Insulation of Fairfax County Sales Manager in Herndon. Apply here.
  • Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 0775 in Herndon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herndon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reston

  • Free Rocktoberfest Brings A Night Of Live Music To Reston (patch.com)

Great Falls

  • Graze Craze charcuterie shop headed to Great Falls (theburn.com)

Vienna

  • Vienna Elementary School Among 14 In Fairfax County Launching New Safe Walking App (patch.com)

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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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