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Hi there, Annandale! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Annandale students soon run their own full-fledged media studio?
  • How an Annandale 9-11 ambulance became a traveling fire museum
  • Annandale posts a 35–0 shutout—how did the game unfold?

Also on today's calendar: Book Launch for Santa's Secret Keeper: Operation BUZZ OFF and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New student media team launches (thea-blast.org) — Annandale High School is exploring a dedicated student media team and possible social media or content-creation classes to better inform the school and surrounding community. Building on the existing Leadership class's Instagram, morning announcements, and studio work, students and staff hope to expand into podcasts and more digital news, and they're inviting students to pitch new club ideas.
   

• A former Annandale ambulance deployed on 9-11 repurposed as a mobile museum (annandaletoday.com) — An Annandale Volunteer Fire Department ambulance that responded to the Pentagon on 9-11 has found a second life as a mobile firefighting museum in West Virginia. The current owners recently confirmed its Annandale origins and now showcase it at events, honoring both local responders' role on that day and the broader history of fire service.
   

• High school scores from around Virginia (rocktownnow.com) — Annandale High School's football team delivered a dominant 35–0 win over Justice in this week's slate of games across Virginia. The roundup highlights strong performances and upsets statewide, but Annandale fans can especially celebrate a shutout that boosts the team's momentum heading deeper into the season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Monarch butterflies are still in the area.
    There were two monarchs on my butterfly bush this morning, including this perfect one that I captured about 30 minutes ago (11am, Oct. 2). Here's a… (Nextdoor Columbia Pines / Sleepy Hollow)
  • Has anyone recently replaced an air conditioning system for a single family home?
    Can you tell me approximately how much it cost? (Nextdoor Canterbury Woods)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Annandale. Apply here.
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Cook in Annandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Annandale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • Noise-abatement pilot program due in early 2027 (fairfaxtimes.com)
  • MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 20 De La Salle remains undefeated with 42-0 shutout (newsbreak.com)
  • Max HVAC Systems Expands Commercial Services Across Northern Virginia (bogalusadailynews.com)

Franconia

  • Alexandria church's pumpkin patch supporting charitable causes opens this weekend (alxnow.com)

Fairfax

  • Fairfax County residents can still claim a free tree for their home (ffxnow.com)

Ok Annandale! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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