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Del. Ken Plum Faces GOP Challenger; TransUnion To Buy Neustar
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RESTON, VA — Here's everything you need worth knowing today in Reston.
First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 70.
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Here are the top stories today in Reston:
- Longtime incumbent Ken Plum faces Republican Matt Lang in 36th District delegate race (Reston Now)
- 2022 National Merit Semifinalists Named From Reston Schools (Reston Patch)
- TransUnion (TRU) Inks Deal to Buy Neustar for $3.1 Billion (Zacks.com)
- TransUnion To Acquire Reston-Based Tech Firm Neustar For $3.1B (Reston Patch)
- The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Healthy Kids Grants Will Support 10 Local Public School Programs Promoting Physical ... (Reston Patch)
- Reston Native Brandi Ann Lash Dies In Boat Accident (OBXToday.com)
- Sweetgreen In Reston Temporarily Closed (Reston Now)
- SAIC Congratulates U.S. Air Force Detachment for Outstanding Award for Digital Innovation (Business Wire)
- George Mason University: Mason Leads Virginia In Innovation And Diversity As Engineering Numbers Climb In Latest U.S. News Rankings (Reston Patch)
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Today in Reston:
- Faraday Park Wine Tasting (5:00 PM)
- Silhouette Cameo 101 (6:00 PM)
- Bike Maintenance 101 (7:00 PM)
- Intro to Sensors with Arduino using TinkerCAD (7:00 PM)
Reston Patch Notebook
- Fairfax County Government: "We're stepping up and taking action to address plastic pollution with the introduction of a 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags from grocery stores, convenience stores and drug stores beginning Jan. 1, 2022. Bring a reusable bag to th..." (Instagram)
- ArtsFairfax: "Here's a behind-the-scene photo from @fairfaxsymphony rehearsing in the stunning, new @capitalonehall 🎶 Join the FSO in its season opening concert for an exciting program of beautiful music October 9 at 8pm. 🎟Tickets start at $25 V..." (Instagram)
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Events:
- Civil Air Patrol - Open House (September 16)
- Ravel Dance Company presents the Nutcracker Ballet at the Capital One Hall (September 17)
- Maple Avenue Drive-In Movie (September 17)
- AARP Boomers and Beyond Academy (September 18)
- [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (September 18)
- Shoff Promotions Comic Book and Sports Card Show (September 18)
- Traveling Players Fall Theatre Classes Open House (September 18)
- Haiti Benefit Concert & BBQ (September 19)
- Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 (September 20)
- Traveling Players presents The Blue Monster (September 26)
- Voter Registration Drive - League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (September 28)
- Acting Classes for Homeschoolers (September 28)
- Charity Golf Tournament - Tee Off for Children's Literacy (September 30)
- Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Presents Nuts and Bolts (October 1)
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— Michael O'Connell
About me: Michael O'Connell is a field editor with Patch in Northern Virginia. He is also the host and producer of the weekly It's All Journalism podcast and produces the Better News podcast for the American Press Institute. Previously, Michael was a digital editor at Local News Now, a senior digital editor at Federal News Network, a producer of the National Governors Association's Meet the Threat podcast, and managing editor at The Connection Newspapers.
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