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🌱 Patch AM: Live Cockroach, Unsafe Food Handling Reported At McLean Eateries: Inspections

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In today's newsletter:

  • Health inspectors flag pests and safety lapses at McLean restaurants
  • What stamp collectors can explore at Hilton McLean later this month.

Also on today's calendar: We are Hiring! Caregivers and Med Techs and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Live Cockroach, Unsafe Food Handling Reported At McLean Eateries: Inspections (patch.com) — If you eat out in McLean, you'll want to know that recent Fairfax County health inspections found issues ranging from a live cockroach and fruit flies to weak dish sanitizers and unsafe food temperatures at several local eateries. Most problems were corrected on the spot or scheduled for follow-up, but the detailed reports highlight where inspectors saw risks and how managers responded to protect diners.
   

• Napex show set for Aug. 28-30, near Washington, D.C. (linns.com) — McLean will host the East Coast's largest postage stamp show Aug. 28–30 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, with free admission and parking. Local collectors can browse nearly 60 dealers, attend expert talks, see special exhibits, and join activities like a Postcrossing meetup and first-day stamp ceremonies.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • She's back !!!!
    Mama and baby squirt are back. Boy has baby grown! (Nextdoor Arlingwood)
  • "Any pros or cons with Verizon install, with Verizon service?
    " Is there anything I should know? Verizon will be putting in residential service tomorrow w/ 2 computers, 2 TV's, & 4 hard phones (not cell phones)… (Nextdoor Treeline)
  • Wend American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Falls Church. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McLean here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001193125-26-353240 (sec.gov)
  • BREAKING: Pedestrian killed in Metrobus crash in Bailey's Crossroads (ffxnow.com)
  • Iran Deal Ends; Mortgage Buyers Have 10 Days Before Warsh Speaks at Jackson Hole (techtimes.com)

Vienna

  • Enter to win a pair of tickets to the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration with the National Symphony Orchestra (audacy.com)

Arlington

  • Arlington Teen Brandished Replica Gun At County Fair, Police Say (patch.com)
  • Arlington Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash On South Glebe Road (patch.com)
  • Bailey's Crossroads Pedestrian Dies In Crash Involving Metro Bus Near Arlington (patch.com)

Ok McLean! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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