Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chiefs OC son's case to proceed after mental evaluation (espn.com) — A high-profile criminal case in Leesburg is moving ahead after a mental evaluation found Elijah Bieniemy, son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, competent to stand trial. The 27-year-old faces multiple felony charges in Loudoun County Domestic Relations Court, with his next appearance set for November 4 as attorneys review the case and consider possible insanity arguments.
• Trinity Rodman's dedication clear in TikTok hours after Ben Shelton's US Open marathon (themirror.com) — Leesburg pops up on the national sports radar as Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman rushes back to the team's United Performance Center here just hours after watching Ben Shelton's late-night US Open win in New York. The article highlights her grueling overnight turnaround, the long distance between Arthur Ashe Stadium and Leesburg, and her key role in the Spirit's playoff push.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Is anyone missing a couple of cows? Two of them are roaming around Laurel Wood Court and down our private road having grand ole time. Needless to say, our three golden retrievers would… (Nextdoor Watson Road)
Hello everyone, I am in need of a dog sitter starting Saturday, 9/12 through Wednesday, 9/16. I'm looking for someone that could stay at our house or you could take her to your house. She is a very shy dog. My dog sitter that I normally use… (Nextdoor Watson Road)
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🗞 Nearby News
Ashburn
The Burn responds to false claims from Smokin Willy's owner (theburn.com)
Purcellville
Purcellville water main break prompts boil water advisory (wusa9.com)
UC Santa Barbara Plummets to #26 in Niche's 2027 Top Party Schools Ranking (edhat.com)
Body Believed To Be Missing Elderly Loudoun County Woman Found After 2-Week Search: Sheriff (dailyvoice.com)
Sterling
Loudoun's new Crispy Cones announces opening date (theburn.com)
Meet the Northern Virginia Native Who Voices Mrs. Potato Head in 'Toy Story 5' (northernvirginiamag.com)
Ok Leesburg! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!