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🌱 Patch AM: How did Langley and McLean High stack up in new rankings?

Spotted on the McLean calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026)

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Hello again McLean! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Langley and McLean High stack up in new rankings?
  • What Freddie Mac's new 6.65% rate means for McLean borrowers
  • What investigators say happened before the fatal attack in Great Falls Park

Also on today's calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• DC, Virginia Schools Go Back-To-Back In Top 10 Of New National Rankings (dailyvoice.com) — Two McLean schools just landed among Virginia's top-ranked high schools, with Langley High at No. 4 statewide and McLean High at No. 6 in U.S. News & World Report's new list. The rankings highlight Fairfax County's strong showing and emphasize college readiness, test performance, and graduation rates—metrics that can influence home values and school choices for local families.
   

• The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.65% this week, Freddie Mac says, its second straight decline (ground.news) — From its McLean headquarters, Freddie Mac reports the average 30-year mortgage rate has dipped to 6.65%, the second straight weekly decline. While rates remain high compared with last year, the modest drop could slightly ease borrowing costs for local homebuyers and refinancers, though analysts warn market conditions remain volatile.
   

• Mom Fatally Attacked While Jogging—Details About the Suspect Raise New Questions (opposingviews.com) — A 42‑year‑old mother was found fatally stabbed near a parking area at Great Falls Park in McLean, and a 19‑year‑old coworker has been arrested on a second‑degree murder charge. Fairfax County police say the attack appeared planned, while federal officials are also sparring over immigration enforcement tied to the suspect's background.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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