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And on the Vienna Patch calendar - 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival

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Cheers Vienna! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Worker killed by collapsing tour bus at Wolf Trap near Vienna
  • Vienna drivers: Are you ready for the Oct. 5 car tax deadline?

Also on today's calendar: 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Crushed By Tour Bus In Wolf Trap Parking Lot (patch.com) — A man working on a tour bus at Wolf Trap near Vienna was killed Thursday when the vehicle collapsed on him, prompting Fairfax Fire and Rescue and U.S. Park Police to respond. Wolf Trap canceled that night's Squeeze concert out of respect and may reschedule, while the venue's next show, a Jerry Garcia tribute by the National Symphony Orchestra, remains on the calendar.
   

• Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5 – What You Need to Know (fairfaxcounty.gov) — If you live in Vienna, your Fairfax County car tax bill is due Thursday, Oct. 5, and includes a separate local registration fee set by the town. The county outlines online, mail, drop‑box, phone, and in‑person payment options, plus limited tax relief for seniors, people with disabilities, and a 10% personal property tax reduction approved for 2023.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tysons Library Book & Media Sale Sept 10-13, 2026 —Charles Keener Read on Patch
  • Looking for roofing recommendations.
    Need to repair storm damage and replace half of the roof. May do the whole roof if a good contractor is found. (Nextdoor Spring Lake)
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  • Wegmans Food Markets posted a job opening for Wegmans Team Member - $15hr - $15.50 - Up To $500 BONUS in Vienna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vienna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • Where To Get The Best Labor Day Discounts In Northern VA (patch.com)
  • Fairfax County board considers tightening rules for contributions to local nonprofits (ffxnow.com)
  • Kitchen Design Center (KDC) Fairfax Expands Kitchen Remodeling Services for Northern Virginia Homeowners (usatoday.com)

Oakton

  • Crossing guards return to Fairfax County high schools after student struck near South Lakes (wusa9.com)
  • 6 Life skills classes for teens that build real confidence (washingtonparent.com)

McLean

  • Classic Eatery In New Hands + Fastest-Growing Companies + Trump Cost Increases: VA Business News (patch.com)

Ok Vienna! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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