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  • What the Duke of Edinburgh's October 1 visit means for Mount Vernon

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Very warm and more humid, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• The Duke of Edinburgh to Visit George Washington's Mount Vernon on Oct. 1 As America Marks 250 Years of Independence (vannuysnewspress.com) — Mount Vernon residents can see heightened activity at George Washington's estate on October 1, when the Duke of Edinburgh visits as part of America's 250th anniversary observances. He'll tour the mansion and education center, meet historians, and lay a wreath at Washington's tomb, while the estate remains open to the public throughout the day.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Franconia

  • Board of Supervisors to review new housing vision for Hilltop Village Center (ffxnow.com)
  • School board bans Flock-style license plate readers on FCPS property (ffxnow.com)

Lorton

  • NOVA Parks approves $2.3 million for Bull Run Festival of Lights, Pohick Bay park upgrades (ffxnow.com)
  • Amtrak to temporarily halt services in & out of D.C. this October to make critical infrastructure upgrades – 'expect significant service reductions and train cancellations' (secretdc.com)

Springfield

  • 4 suspects wanted after armed robbery at Springfield business (meigsindypress.com)
  • Should prosecutors consider immigration consequences when charging suspects? (wjla.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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