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🌱 How much higher could Washington’s sewer bills go this fall?
Coming up on the Washington Patch calendar: RAPPAHANNOCK ROUGH RIDE
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In today's newsletter:
- How much higher could Washington's sewer bills go this fall?
- How a tiny Washington gas station became a world-famous restaurant
Also on today's calendar: 15 Rules of Food and Wine Pairing a Little Washington Winery and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
- Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Town of Washington floats idea of sewer rate hike (rappnews.com) — Washington residents are being warned they may face higher sewer bills soon, as Mayor Joe Whited says the town's sewer system is still running deeply in the red despite last year's water and sewer rate hike. Final numbers and proposed increases will be brought to Town Council this fall, after earlier backlash from The Inn at Little Washington over past rate changes. 
• The memoir Patrick O'Connell almost didn't write (rappnews.com) — A new memoir traces how Patrick O'Connell went from a struggling young dreamer to creating The Inn at Little Washington, now one of the world's most celebrated restaurants. The story highlights how his bold decision to open in tiny Washington reshaped both his life and the region's culinary reputation, blending local roots with global acclaim.
📸 Around Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- RAPPAHANNOCK ROUGH RIDE →
Washington, VA Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington
7:30 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- 15 Rules of Food and Wine Pairing a Little Washington Winery →
Little Washington Winery, 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington
8:00 am - 15 Rules of Food and Wine Pairing →
Little Washington Winery, 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington
8:00 am - The Birchmere Presents BLACK VIOLIN with Braxton Cook at the WARNER THEATRE! →
Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington
8:00 pm - Invasive Plant ID Walk: Rappahannock County Park, Washington →
Rappahannock County Park, 7 Park Lane, Washington
10:00 am
Sunday September 20
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
📣 Washington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sperryville Summer Concert – Gold Top County Ramblers →
Sperryville River District, 7 River Lane, Sperryville
6:00 pm - On Cue Sports Bar and Grill: Karaoke →
On Cue Sports Bar & Grill, 206 E Main St, Front Royal
7:00 pm - Tasting Menu →
Sperryville VA - Tarot + Astrology Workshop →
Sperryville VA
10:30 am - Chester St Tavern Open Mic SUNDAYS →
Chester Street Tavern, 12 Chester St, Front Royal
1:00 pm - 17th Annual Rappahannock County Farm Tour →
Hopkins Ordinary, 47 Main Street, Sperryville
11:00 am - Comedy Open Mic →
On Cue Sports Bar & Grill, 206 E Main St, Front Royal
7:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Giant Food Stores, LLC posted a job opening for PT Produce Associate - 6282 in Front Royal. Apply here.
- KFC posted a job opening for Customer Service in Front Royal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Front Royal
- For the Cats' Sake Fall Market Returns to Front Royal Oct. 3 (royalexaminer.com)
- Supervisors OK joint tourism deal with Front Royal (nvdaily.com)
- Billie Ruth Bowen (1925 – 2026) (royalexaminer.com)
Luray
- VIDEO ~ Page Valley Livin' hosts forum for Stanley Council candidates (pagevalleynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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