🌱 Patch AM: Why police are asking Mount Vernon Plaza neighbors to check their cameras

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In today's newsletter:

• Why police are asking Mount Vernon Plaza neighbors to check their cameras

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Several homes struck by gunfire near Mount Vernon Plaza in Hybla Valley; police search for suspects (dcnewsnow.com) — Police are investigating after several homes near Mount Vernon Plaza in Hybla Valley were hit by gunfire Sunday morning, though no injuries were reported. Officers say two male suspects fled in a cream-colored vehicle from Snowpea Court, and detectives are asking Mount Vernon-area residents with any information or security footage to contact 911.
   

📸 Around Mount Vernon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Vernon

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer →
  Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  7:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Lunch at the Library: General Thomas Gage and the American Revolution →
  3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• AAUW Presents Equity and Education for Women: A Virginia Legislative Update with Del. Kathy Tran →
  Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln, Alexandria
  2:00 pm
Friday October 9
• CVHS Homecoming Parade & Tailgate
  Centreville High
  5:00 pm
• Centreville HS Homecoming Parade
  Centre Ridge Elementary
  5:00 pm
• Fall Wine Festival →
  3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Adolescent Mental Health Forum →
  Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Sanctuary Open For Prayer And Reflection →
  Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Fall Festival →
  Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool, 2501 Beacon Hill Rd, Alexandria
  10:00 am
Friday October 23
• Benefit Concert featuring Veronneau! →
  Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Halloween Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary →
  Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, Alexandria
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• MOM's Organic Market posted a job opening for New Store- Team Member in Springfield. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1416) in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Belvoir

• James Emil Thompson, 74 (portcitydaily.com)

Lorton

• ICE contract reveals network infrastructure behind HSI surveillance operations (biometricupdate.com)
• Sharon Masterson's Love of Learning Led to a Globe-Trotting Life (fairfaxcounty.gov)

Ok Mount Vernon! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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