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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are Tesla's new robotaxis quietly mapping Tysons streets?
  • Who's coming to Tysons for this major women-in-cyber conference?
  • Why DC food critics say Joon alone justifies a Tysons dinner trip

Also on today's calendar: Fall Community Parking Lot Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Report: Self-driving taxi from Tesla spotted on Fairfax County roads (ffxnow.com) — Self-driving Tesla Cybercabs have been spotted collecting data on busy Tysons and McLean roads, including Route 7 and Lewinsville Road. With some of the region's worst traffic feeding these tests, local residents may be among the first whose streets shape how Tesla's robotaxis handle congestion and safety in real-world conditions.
   

• Patch Tuesday notes: Microsoft sets another record. (thecyberwire.com) — A major cybersecurity conference, Uniting Women in Cyber 2026, is coming to Tysons on October 8, focusing on how human creativity and AI can outpace emerging threats. Local tech and security professionals can attend alongside global experts to network, learn new strategies, and see how Tysons fits into the broader cybersecurity landscape.
   

• Top 25: The Best Restaurants In Washington, DC - Washington DC (theinfatuation.com) — A major DC dining guide singles out Joon, a Persian restaurant in Tysons, as the best of its kind in the region and a strong reason to visit the area. The piece highlights Joon's standout chenjeh kabob, tahdig, and inventive small plates, suggesting it's worth the trip for both nearby office workers and diners traveling from DC or beyond. Locals may discover how highly food critics now rank this Tysons spot.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • How SF Giants Eldridge has transformed his defense at first base (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5 – What You Need to Know (fairfaxcounty.gov)
  • NGA Publishes Two New Resources on Digital Printing, Wired Glass (glass.org)

McLean

  • Siranli Dental: Where Artistry Meets Advanced Prosthodontics — McLean, VA (tysonstoday.com)

Reston

  • Reston National Golf Course Redevelopment Meetup Set For Oct. 15 (patch.com)

Ok Tysons! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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