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Hello Mount Vernon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala at The Tower Club Tysons
  • Adolescent Mental Health Forum at Aldersgate United Methodist Church
  • Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Nice with high clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 68 and low of 64 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MOUNT VERNON COUNTRY CLUB posted a job opening for Server/Waitstaff in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • VONS posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Belvoir

  • Warrant officer profile: Chief Warrant Officer 3 (P) Bigas a beacon of service and community in Army Reserve (army.mil)
  • Ex-NFL player Darron Lee to stand trial September 2027 after partner's alleged murder (timesfreepress.com)

Franconia

  • Fairfax County proposes 50-year tax breaks for some affordable housing projects (ffxnow.com)
  • Fairfax's Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter honored for 50 years of community service (ffxnow.com)

Springfield

  • MySpectrum Launches Child and Teen Counseling Services in Springfield (memesita.com)
  • 8403 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield, VA 22152 Property for sale (corcoran.com)

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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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