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Good morning Lorton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Six people charged after costly blaze at Lorton fire training facility
  • How wild does 'Bat Boy' get at Lorton's Workhouse stage?
  • Thinking of driving to Florida? See how Lorton's Auto Train compares.

Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower early in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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🗞 Nearby News

Fort Belvoir

  • Army mobile app for recording and uploading PT test scores is on the horizon (stripes.com)
  • A new Army museum exhibit tells a lesser-known story from September 11: Rebuilding (federalnewsnetwork.com)
  • Soldier returns for sixth Armed Forces tournament (defense.gov)

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  • West Springfield volleyball eyes second consecutive state title (fairfaxtimes.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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