🌱 Patch AM: How detectives finally ended a masked vandal’s spree in Lorton

Good morning Lorton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How detectives finally ended a masked vandal's spree in Lorton
• Meet the Washington Spirit star who still calls Lorton home

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 89, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Scream' Mask, Neon Gloves, Bricks: Lorton Man Busted After $8K Destruction Spree (VIDEO) (dailyvoice.com) — Police say a 22-year-old Lorton resident was arrested after multiple early-morning window-smashing incidents at a homeowners association community center on Lorton Station Boulevard, causing about $8,000 in damage. Detectives reportedly staked out the site, watched a masked suspect return in a distinctive costume, and took him into custody, recovering clothing that matched surveillance footage.
   

• The Washington Spirit's Guide to D.C. (washingtoncitypaper.com) — Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan proudly represents Lorton as her hometown while she and her teammates share favorite D.C.-area neighborhoods, restaurants, hikes, and game-day rituals. The guide also spotlights an upcoming Aug. 30 home match at Audi Field, complete with a themed Hello Kitty Day and special giveaways for fans making the short trip from Lorton.
   

📸 Around Lorton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lorton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Yard Sale →
  13824 Rosewood Dr, Woodbridge
  8:00 am
• Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
  Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Kindermusik Open House "It's Music Day!" →
  Potomac Music, 9510 Workhouse Wy, Lorton
  2:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• Kindermusik Open House "It's Music Day!" →
  Potomac Music, 9510 Workhouse Wy, Lorton
  11:30 am
Tuesday September 1
• Back to School Night
  Lorton Station Elementary School Lorton Station Elementary
  5:45 pm
Saturday September 5
• Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse OPEN HOUSE →
  8511 Hooes Rd, Springfield
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• Saturday Movie Party at the Library
  Prince William Public Library System Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Communi
  2:00 pm
• Make Your Own Dinosaur Trading Cards
  Prince William Public Library System Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
  2:00 pm
• Jason Mitsch @ Water's End Brewery →
  Water's End Brewery in Lake Ridge, 12425 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge
  6:00 pm
• ALTA VIDA SATURDAYS- Ago 29 →
  The Palace, 13989 Richmond Hwy, Woodbridge
  9:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• PW Holiday Closures - 2026
  Prince William Public Library System Chinn Park Library -
Monday August 31
• Brit Lit Book Club
  Prince William Public Library System Potomac Library -
  1:00 pm
• The Lake Ridge Readers Book Club
  Lake Ridge Neighborhood Library Lake Ridge Library -
  6:30 pm
• Back to School Night
  Silverbrook Elementary School Silverbrook Elementary
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Still one of the best places to eat in the Springfield area.
  Mike's American Grill has always been consistent. (Nextdoor Lorton Station)
• Tell me how this happens to me!
  House fire and now we are moving things and find these in the back shed. About 5 weeks old. No don't ask for them. All the rescues are full, so I… (Nextdoor Pohick Estates)

• Goodwill of Greater Washington posted a job opening for Merchandise Processor Warehouse Center FT in Woodbridge. Apply here.
• Kellermeyer posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lorton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbridge

• Man Accused Of Assaulting Prince William County Officer: Police (patch.com)
• Man Photographs Employee, Makes Obscene Gestures Inside Bristow Store: Police (patch.com)
• I-95 Lane Closures Planned In Woodbridge: VDOT (patch.com)

Fort Belvoir

• For some military families with special needs, promised support doesn't always materialize (stripes.com)
• Steel and stone: Army Museum's newest exhibit shares untold stories of engineers on 9/11 (militarytimes.com)
• 'Really Unbelievable': 9/11 Pentagon Responders Remember Tragedy (ausa.org)

Franconia

• County loan approved to help finance Franconia affordable housing project (ffxnow.com)

Ok Lorton! 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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