Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These 10 Places In Colonial Virginia Shaped The Story Of Early America (myfamilytravels.com) — George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Mount Vernon is spotlighted as a must-visit colonial site, offering tours of the mansion, grounds, and exhibits on enslaved people's lives. The article also highlights nine other historic Virginia destinations, from Jamestown to Old Town Alexandria, giving Mount Vernon residents ideas for nearby day trips into early American history.
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🗞 Nearby News
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