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šŸŒ± Patch AM: A Concert with Oleg Didenko and 5 more events

Happening soon: WB&A Springfield Toy Train Show on the Lorton Patch calendar

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Hey hey Lorton! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • WB&A Springfield Toy Train Show
  • Saint Ann Fall Festival at Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds
  • Oktoberfest 2026! at G34.3 Brewing Company

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Remaining cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 51.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Who is missing a cat!
    She ran into me at the shopping center on Silverbrook Road. (Nextdoor Newington Heights)
  • Bathroom door locked!
    Hi all, I accidentally got locked out of my bathroom; don't have a spare. Any ideas on how to open it or who can open it? I tried using a credit card… (Nextdoor Laurel Hill)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Woodbridge. Apply here.
  • Urban Air Adventure Parks posted a job opening for Team Member in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lorton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbridge

  • Prince William County Board To Vote On Restricting Data Center Development (patch.com)

Fort Belvoir

  • Fort Belvoir's Oktoberfest: new location & free admission (Sep. 24–27) (ffxnow.com)
  • Directory (armymwr.com)
  • Medal of Honor recipient surprises ND, Minnesota veterans on Honor Flight (postbulletin.com)

Franconia

  • Report: Close calls with drivers on Fairfax roads are recurring issues, not isolated (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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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