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Hey there, Reston! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a bigger Lake Anne community center just got closer to real
  • How South Lakes crushed Herndon 48-0 to reclaim the Baron Cameron Cup.
  • Why more Reston couples are signing prenups before saying "I do."

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County board opens door for larger Reston Community Center facility in Lake Anne area (ffxnow.com) — Fairfax County supervisors have cleared the way for a significantly larger Reston Community Center satellite near Lake Anne Plaza by boosting allowed non-residential space on the Crescent Apartments site. The move could reshape northern Reston with up to 750 new apartments, a possible expanded community center, and related traffic and open-space changes that will go through more planning and public input.
   

• South Lakes Reclaims Baron Cameron Cup With 48-0 Win Over Herndon (patch.com) — South Lakes High School dominated rival Herndon 48-0 in Reston to reclaim the Baron Cameron Cup, powered by big nights from Nick Picarelli, Joshua Dagbe, and a stingy Seahawk defense. The win moves South Lakes to 5-0 heading into a key Concorde District showdown at unbeaten Oakton, giving local fans plenty to cheer about after last year's heartbreaking loss.
   

• Prenups gain traction among young middle-class couples (valawyersweekly.com) — A longtime Reston family law attorney is seeing more young, middle-class couples seek prenuptial agreements, often to protect a business, real estate, or future spousal support exposure. Local lawyers also explain how a Virginia work group reviewing fault-based divorce could further boost interest in prenups, as couples look for clarity and less costly litigation if marriages end.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • South Lakes Football Shuts Out Herndon 48-0 To Win Baron Cameron Cup —Brian McNicoll Read on Patch
  • LOST DOG SIGHTING: Crofton Court (Ashburn, VA 20147)
    Is anyone missing this sweet pup? She was spotted wandering alone around the Crofton Court neighborhood in Ashburn, VA at approximately 6:50 PM… (Nextdoor Central Reston)
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Ok Reston! 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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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