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🌱 How today’s hazardous smoke is shutting down outdoor life in Springfield

Springfield, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Springfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How today’s hazardous smoke is shutting down outdoor life in Springfield
  • Why Springfield’s supervisor keeps losing this church heritage fight
  • How Fairfax Water’s longtime leader shaped Springfield’s drinking water reliability

Also on today's calendar: MT VERNON VINTAGE ANTIQUE ARTISAN MARKET (Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA) and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken covered in mud cross the road two times? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
  • Monday: A p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NOW: Outdoor activities at Fairfax schools, parks canceled due to wildfire smoke (ffxnow.com) — Wildfire smoke has pushed air quality to hazardous levels today, with sensors showing extremely high AQI in West Springfield and visibility on I-95 in Springfield sharply reduced. Fairfax County Public Schools and the Park Authority have canceled all outdoor activities, pools, and many camps, and residents are urged to stay indoors and limit exertion due to serious short- and long-term health risks.
   

• Herrity's resolution on Christian heritage again rebuffed by Board colleagues (ffxnow.com) — Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity again failed to win Fairfax County Board support for his proposed “Church Heritage Recognition Day,” which would honor local Christian churches each November. Democratic supervisors declined to even take up the resolution, favoring a broader religious freedom measure instead, continuing a debate that has played out repeatedly since 2024.
   

• Retiring Fairfax Water general manager saluted for nearly four decades of service (ffxnow.com) — Fairfax County leaders, including Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity, honored retiring Fairfax Water general manager Jamie Bain Hedges for 37 years of work keeping the region’s drinking water clean and affordable. The ceremony highlighted efforts to protect the Occoquan watershed, remove remaining lead pipes, and address “forever chemicals,” all of which shape the reliability and safety of water service for Springfield-area residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello Everyone,
    I am looking for a English-speaking and independent house keeper/cleaner. I do not want to hire a big company. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Springvale)
  • Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company posted a job opening for Housekeeper/Room Care ($15.00 - $16.00) in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Fairfax County Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian I (One Year Only) in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Franconia

  • Fairfax County school board voices support for sales tax referendum to fund construction projects (ffxnow.com)

Annandale

Arlington

  • Arlington Event Launches Virginia Campaign To Reverse Federal Health Care Cuts (patch.com)
  • Arlington Digital Strategy Targets AI Readiness, Cybersecurity And Easier Services (patch.com)

Ok Springfield! 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: It was a dirty double crosser. (Thank you Juanita J. for sending it in!)
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