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In today's newsletter:

  • Woodbridge preschool teacher marks 45 years and still isn't done
  • How new 311 signs at Old Bridge Road aim to change giving
  • Why a Forest Park grad chose baptism at a Woodbridge church

Also on today's calendar: Fridays at 5 FREE Concert Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eileen Leckey celebrates 45 years at Aquinas (catholicherald.com) — A beloved preschool teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School in Woodbridge is marking her 45th back-to-school season, having taught generations of local families. She reflects on her faith, classroom "teacher tricks," and the school community's support during her daughter's health crisis, and says she plans to keep teaching well past 50 years because she still loves the children.
   

• Prince William County unveils new 311 signage to curb panhandling, promote community resources (insidenova.com) — Prince William County is rolling out new 311-focused signs at intersections, including Old Bridge Road and Route 123 in Woodbridge, to steer panhandlers toward services and donors toward vetted nonprofits. The two‑month pilot will collect data on whether directing calls to 311 improves access to housing, food, employment, and behavioral health support while reducing roadside giving. Residents can also download signs and learn how to support partner charities online.
   

• 'I'm ready:' How Forest Park graduate Olivia Oliver made the biggest decision of her life (insidenova.com) — A recent Forest Park High School graduate from Woodbridge was baptized at All Saints' Church on Aug. 16 after a pivotal faith decision made at Lake Montclair. The story follows her journey from youth group visits to helping at Vacation Bible School and choosing baptism before leaving for college, highlighting the role of her Woodbridge church community and friends in supporting her new commitment.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Spiking interest: High school boys volleyball comes to Prince William (insidenova.com)
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Dumfries

  • Ebony Lofton Returns to Dumfries Ballot, Presses for Accountability After Rose Revenue Surge (potomaclocal.com)
  • Police Blotter: Fatal Crash, Commercial Burglary Reported (potomaclocal.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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