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You won't want to miss 82nd Waterford Fair on the McLean Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where McLean fans can watch the Commanders' early London kickoff
  • McLean tech contractor grows defense footprint with new acquisition

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variably cloudy and beautiful, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Where to Watch the Commanders' London Game in Northern Virginia (thelocalgirl.com) — Commanders fans in McLean can catch the team's October 4 London game at Shipgarten on Colshire Drive, which is hosting a free 9:30AM watch party with big screens and food and drinks. The guide also highlights several other Northern Virginia bars opening early, many with breakfast menus and drink specials tailored to the unusual morning kickoff.
   

• B&A Acquires Intelligent Waves to Expand Mission Technology, Secure Communications, and Defense Capabilities (dfwcapital.com) — A McLean-based federal technology provider, B&A, has acquired Reston-headquartered Intelligent Waves to deepen its cybersecurity, secure communications, and defense-focused IT services. The deal strengthens B&A's role in serving defense and intelligence agencies, potentially expanding mission-technology jobs and contract activity tied to Northern Virginia's federal contracting community.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • Asian beauty store Kiokii and… entering Northern Virginia market (theburn.com)
  • Club Studio Reopens in Rockville Following Maintenance Closure (mocoshow.com)
  • Bill Takes Aim at Private Equity's Role in Healthcare (medscape.com)

Vienna

  • Let's Talk Internships: Navy Federal Credit Union Virtual Info Session (10/14) (wsu.edu)

Arlington

  • Arlington, Alexandria Join Forces In $67B Dominion-NextEra Merger Case (patch.com)
  • 3 Killed In I-395 Exit Ramp Crash After Police Pursuit From Alexandria (patch.com)
  • Arlington Man Charged With Assaulting Deputy, Pepper-Spraying Victim: Police (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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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