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šŸŒ± How a Mechanicsville catā€™s viral fame turned into a weight-loss mission

Mechanicsville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Mechanicsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Mechanicsville catā€™s viral fame turned into a weight-loss mission

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: A.M. drizzle; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 43.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Viral 42-pound cat Patches loses 23 pounds 3 years after adoption (12onyourside.com) ā€” A Mechanicsville pet owner has helped her once-viral 42ā€‘pound cat, Patches, shed 23 pounds over three years, inspiring followers near and far. Through strict diet changes, careful feeding, and online updates, sheā€™s turned his health journey into a feel-good example of perseverance that now motivates othersā€™ weight-loss efforts, while she continues helping additional overweight cats.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Miss Irene has helped raise 32 inner city kids in her home over the years.
    Sheā€™s currently raising her two granddaughters. We met Irene about a year ago when one of my plumber friends was sent out to a leak through herā€¦ (Nextdoor Lee Davis/Pole Green)
  • Lost Dog .
    Last seen on Lark Circle off Walnut Grove subdivision. He is a Black Chihuahua 15 yrs old deaf very friendly. He is an inside dog got out of ourā€¦ (Nextdoor Walnut Grove-Lee Davis)
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Assistant Manager Customer Service in Mechanicsville. Apply here.
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicsville here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Glen Allen

  • Funding for GRTC Pulse expansion into Henrico authorized, as officials await state budget clarity ā€¢ Glen Allen family loses belongings, 2 dogs in fire (henricocitizen.com)
  • Community rallies around Glen Allen family who lost home, 2 dogs in house fire (wtvr.com)
  • Henrico celebrates Arbor Day with 10,000 trees planted this year ā€¢ Small business owner feels 'robbed' after Painted Tree announces bankruptcy (henricocitizen.com)

Richmond

  • Richmond student's death highlights lasting impact of gun violence on classmates (wric.com)
  • Paid Family Medical Leave bill signed into law; what's changing for Virginia families? (nbc12.com)

Ok Mechanicsville! 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: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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