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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 6 Suspects Charged In Lorton Fire That Caused Up To $1.3M In Damage (patch.com) — Authorities have charged six people in connection with a June fire that caused up to $1.3 million in damage at Fairfax County's Urban Search and Rescue training facility on Furnace Road in Lorton. Three adults and three 17‑year‑olds face burglary and trespassing counts as investigators continue to pursue additional charges and ask Lorton-area residents for tips about the incident.
• Theatre Review: 'Bat Boy: The Musical' at Workhouse Arts Center (mdtheatreguide.com) — 'Bat Boy: The Musical' is now running at the Workhouse Arts Center on Workhouse Way in Lorton through October 25, offering a campy, horror‑comedy experience aimed at older teens and adults. A detailed review praises several standout performances and inventive staging, while noting the production sometimes struggles to fully capture the show's original edgy spirit for local theatergoers.
• This Overnight Train To Florida Lets You Bring Your Car—And Travelers Say It Beats Driving (southernliving.com) — If you're in Lorton and dreading the long I-95 haul to Florida, Amtrak's Auto Train lets you load your car in town and ride overnight to Sanford instead. With coach and sleeper options plus vehicle pricing tiers, it's a 17‑hour, no-driving alternative that runs daily between Lorton and the Orlando area.
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