🌱 Patch AM: Vienna Clears Way For New AT&T Cell Tower To Improve Coverage: Report

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In today's newsletter:

• Vienna approves taller AT&T antennas to fix Maple Avenue dead zones

Also on today's calendar: Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Very warm with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vienna Clears Way For New AT&T Cell Tower To Improve Coverage: Report (patch.com) — Vienna residents and businesses along Maple Avenue may soon see better AT&T wireless coverage, as the Town Council has cleared a rooftop cell facility at 527 Maple Ave. E. to exceed normal height limits. The upgraded antennas, joining existing Verizon and T-Mobile equipment, are expected to boost service near James Madison High School, Cunningham Park Elementary, and nearby parks while prompting broader zoning updates for future wireless projects.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vienna

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
  Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• OFC IGNITE: Back to School Kickoff & Tailgate Party →
  Mc Lean Old Fire House Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  9:00 am
Friday September 11
• Free Coffee Friday in Vienna →
  Panera Bread, 8365 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• The Art of Iranian Singing with Mandana Khazraie: Training, Techni
  Iranian-American Community Center 2236C Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA 22182
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Raksha Bandhan: Celebrating Protection, Love & Unity (Hosted by the Brahma Kumaris) →
  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - Virginia, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl. Suite 200, Chantilly, VA
  12:00 pm
• Loss of a Spouse Seminar →
  Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St NE, Vienna
  6:00 pm
• Slumber Soundbath With Paloma →
  Mattress Warehouse of Vienna, 229 Maple Ave E, Vienna
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Virginia Arts Society (VAS) Open Studio →
  243 Church St NE, Vienna
  9:00 am
Thursday September 3
• "Ortiz's War" Authors Nicholas Reynolds and Katie S. Sanders at Bards Alley →
  Bards Alley Bookshop, 110 Church St NW, Vienna
  6:00 pm
• Huzzah!: 15 Years of Storytelling from Better Said Than Done →
  Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna
  7:00 pm
• Huzzah: Celebrating 15 Years of Storytelling →
  Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival →
  Holy Transfiguration Church, 8501 Lewinsville Rd, McLean
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist (Part Time) in Vienna. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Reston contractor leases expanded HQ ahead of merger with Tysons startup (ffxnow.com)
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• Fall Festivals & Oktoberfests 2026 (tysonstoday.com)

Oakton

• What Could Change At This 196-Townhome Project Near Oakton? (patch.com)

McLean

• Tysons Back-To-School Bash Brings Outdoor Movie, Supply Drive To The Boro (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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