🌱 Why West Springfield High lost its crossing guards this school year

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In today's newsletter:

• Why West Springfield High lost its crossing guards this school year

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'My nerves were shot': Fairfax County school board member outraged over no crossing guards (wjla.com) — Families connected to West Springfield High School should know that Fairfax County removed all high school crossing guards this year, including at their campus, to save nearly $1.9 million. One school board member says first-day traffic was "chaotic and dangerous" and is demanding the Board of Supervisors immediately restore these positions to protect students walking and biking to school.
   

📸 Around West Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Springfield

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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
Sunday August 30
• Nova Backyard BBQ →
  Arlington Moose Lodge #1315, 5710 Scoville St, Falls Church
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Girls JV Field Hockey vs Langley High School
  West Springfield High School Carter G. Woodson High
  6:15 pm
• Boys JV Football @ West Potomac High School
  West Springfield High School Stadium Field/Track
  7:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Volleyball vs George C Marshall High School
  West Springfield High School Gym
  7:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs Langley High School
  West Springfield High School Carter G. Woodson High
  7:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Boys Varsity Football vs West Potomac High School
  West Springfield High School Carter G. Woodson High
  7:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Girls Freshman Volleyball vs West Springfield High School
  West Springfield High School Carter G. Woodson High
  4:45 pm
• Boys JV Volleyball @ West Springfield High School
  West Springfield High School Gym
  5:00 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball vs West Springfield High School
  West Springfield High School Gym
  5:45 pm
Saturday September 5
• Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse OPEN HOUSE →
  8511 Hooes Rd, Springfield
  10:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
  Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
  9:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

• Fairfax County leaders salute the impact, legacy of late state Sen. Janet Howell (ffxnow.com)
• 9 men busted in Fairfax County sting after police pose as underage kids online (wjla.com)
• A&M Roofing Announces Expanded Roof Replacement Services (gainesville.com)

Annandale

• Fairfax County police release bodycam video of Annandale officer-involved shooting (fox5dc.com)
• Ask Eli: The condo insurance market is finally turning a corner (arlnow.com)

Kingstowne

• Fairfax County Juries Convict 2 Men Of Murder In 2025 Parking Lot Shooting (patch.com)

Ok West Springfield! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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