Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alexandria man convicted of attempted rape of housekeeper in Mount Vernon (dcnewsnow.com) — A housekeeper working at a Quality Inn in Mount Vernon was attacked in 2025, and an Alexandria man has now been convicted of attempted rape in the case. Fairfax County prosecutors detailed how the victim escaped, the evidence that tied the suspect to the scene, and his intercepted letter allegedly trying to pressure her, with sentencing set for December.
• South Lakes Takes Its Unbeaten Record To West Potomac (patch.com) — South Lakes' hot 3-0 start now runs through a matchup at West Potomac, with Mount Vernon serving as a key common opponent in early-season comparisons. The article breaks down how South Lakes stacks up against teams like Mount Vernon, West Springfield, and others, and what Friday's game could reveal about regional football strength.
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🗞 Nearby News
Kingstowne
Springfield Man, Fredericksburg Woman Face Felony Drug Charges After Stafford Traffic Stop (patch.com)
Franconia
Groveton Elementary, Mount Vernon Hospital reach milestone anniversaries (ffxnow.com)
Fairfax County board suspends Flock camera installations, as criticism grows in N. Va. (ffxnow.com)
Second plan to add housing at Kingstowne Towne Center gets green light (ffxnow.com)
Lorton
From prison to art center: A new exhibit at Virginia's Workhouse Art Center shows the power of change (wtop.com)
Local entrepreneur tries again to build a better mouse repellent (richmondbizsense.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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