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  • Reston defense firm plans to add dozens of high-tech jobs.

Also on today's calendar: Taproom Theology: When Scripture is Weaponized, Wrestling with Difficult Passages and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Northern Virginia defense tech firm plans to increase staff by 25% or more (wtop.com) β€” Reston-based defense tech firm Blue Sky Innovators is expanding its headquarters and building a secure SCIF facility, positioning itself for significant growth serving the Defense Department and intelligence community. Founder Tim Tkacz expects to boost staffing from about 120 employees to more than 150 by the end of next year, reflecting cautious optimism about Northern Virginia's economy.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" β€” A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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