Three Vienna burger joints just made a prestigious regional best list
Which Vienna celebrations are planned for America’s 250th birthday?
Why is a Vienna church at the center of a major court fight?
Also on today's calendar: Running on Beats: Health and Wellness Walk & Expo and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Burgers From These 3 Vienna Restaurants Are Among The Region's Best: Report (patch.com) — Vienna burger lovers have three hometown spots earning regional acclaim, as Northern Virginia Magazine names Social Burger, Basic Burger, and Big Buns to its best-burgers list. Each Vienna restaurant is recognized for a standout specialty burger, from customizable cheeseburgers to spicy, sauce-laden creations, all available now at their local addresses.
• Where to celebrate America's 250th birthday in Fairfax (ffxnow.com) — Vienna residents have several ways to celebrate America’s 250th close to home, including a Flag Day Colonial Faire and Ice Cream Social at the Freeman Store & Museum and the town’s Independence Day fireworks at Yeonas Park. The broader list also highlights nearby Fairfax County, Reston, Herndon, and Clifton festivities, giving you plenty of options without heading into D.C.
• Can a court weigh in on a church elder election? (wng.org) — A long-running legal fight involving Vienna’s McLean Bible Church has been revived after a Virginia appeals court said former members can seek church voting and attendance records tied to an elder election dispute. Judges are wrestling with how far courts can go in reviewing internal church matters without infringing on religious freedom, and the case now returns to a lower court for further review.
📸 Around Vienna
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
On this Memorial Day, the words I want to say most are, thank you. Because of your sacrifice, we are able to enjoy the freedoms and happiness we have today. (Nextdoor Cedar Park)
Happy Memorial Day and History of the Red Poppy Flower: The red poppy is a globally recognized symbol of remembrance for military service members who lost their lives in combat. Its story traces back to… (Nextdoor Vienna West)
Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Vienna. Apply here.
Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Full Time in Vienna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vienna here.
Free World Cup watch parties kick off in Tysons, starting next month (ffxnow.com)
Where collaborative care meets quiet luxury. (ffxnow.com)
Fairfax
Fairfax County Boy Scouts rescued after group separated on West Virginia river (wjla.com)
McLean
High Grocery Prices Still Squeezing VA Families: What To Know (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!