🌱 Patch AM: How Woodbridge’s Afghan neighbors are rebuilding lives amid stalled visas

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In today's newsletter:

• How Woodbridge's Afghan neighbors are rebuilding lives amid stalled visas

Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five years after Kabul's fall, two Prince William Afghans recall their frantic escape – and the ensuing limbo (insidenova.com) — Woodbridge's growing Afghan community is highlighted through the story of a local interpreter who escaped Kabul and a fellow Afghan still stuck in visa limbo, alongside a Woodbridge veteran who helped them. Local Afghans describe building businesses, working in schools and contributing to Prince William's economy, while advocates criticize federal immigration freezes that keep many families separated.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbridge

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K →
  Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton
  8:30 am
• Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards For Women →
  Soroptimist International of Woodbridge, VA, Woodbridge
  12:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Fridays at 5 Free Concert Series →
  1 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• All Libraries Closed for Holiday
  Potomac Community Library Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
Tuesday September 8
• Dale City: Longevity Lab →
  4176 Dale Blvd., #2225, Woodbridge
  10:30 am
• School Board Regular Business Meeting
  Manassas 9027 Center St, , VA 20110, USA
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Lecture: Fascism in the 20th Century →
  Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd, Woodbridge VA, 22191
  2:00 pm
• Comedy Night at Brittany's: 1 Year Anniversary Show →
  Brittany's Restaurant & Sports Bar, 12449 Dillingham Square, Woodbridge
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Knights of Columbus Contact Free Shredding →
  12809 Valleywood Dr, Lake Ridge
  10:00 am
• Dumfries Fall Festival →
  17749 Main St, Dumfries
  10:00 am
• Oktoberfest 2026! →
  G34.3 Brewing Company, Lorton
  12:00 pm
• Join the DMV Boat Owners Association Golden Hour Series Finale: The Afterglow →
  Belmont Bay Harbor Marina, 570 Harbor Side St, Woodbridge
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• is this anyone's cat?
  was seen in signal hill apartments. She is running under cars and in the trees, if you know of anyone looking for a cat around this area please… (Nextdoor Potomac Club Condo)
• Hello everyone!
  I recently sprained my ankle and are currently looking for a remote job if anyone has any leads please let me know thank you! (Nextdoor Rippon Landing)

• Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Woodbridge. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Lorton

• Public Safety - Week of September 4, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com)

Dale City

• Battlefield now 2-0 after beating Mountain View (insidenova.com)

Dumfries

• 17780 Fairfield Dr, Dumfries, VA 22026 (zillow.com)
• News Links: Amazon Drops King George Water Bid as Speaker Presses Dominion Merger (potomaclocal.com)
• Dumfries pumps the brakes on Flock cameras rollout (wtop.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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