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🌱 Patch AM: How could McLean High’s crosswalks and crossing guards soon change?

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  • How could McLean High's crosswalks and crossing guards soon change?

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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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  • Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NEW: Fairfax County proposes high school crossing guard funding, safety improvements (ffxnow.com) — Fairfax County is moving to restore high school crossing guards and is considering new safety upgrades, including additional crosswalks at McLean High School. For McLean families, that could mean more protected crossings, better signage, and potentially safer routes amid heavy student and parent traffic, though final funding decisions will unfold in upcoming budget talks.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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