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🌱 Patch AM: Fentanyl Conspiracy Suspect Set For Plea Hearing In Arlington-Linked Federal Case

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Greetings Arlington! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Arlington detective's probe links local apartment to major fentanyl conspiracy
  • How many of Arlington's top 20 must-do experiences have you tried?
  • Want to see Drew Lynch live without leaving Arlington?

Also on today's calendar: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Sunday: A morning thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An a.m. shower; mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fentanyl Conspiracy Suspect Set For Plea Hearing In Arlington-Linked Federal Case (patch.com) — Arlington residents are learning more about a major fentanyl trafficking case that grew out of an investigation led by an Arlington County police detective and a search of an apartment on North Veitch Street. Federal authorities say the probe tied local activity to alleged cross-country pill trafficking routed through Reagan National Airport, with suspect William Dion McQueen now set for a pre-indictment plea hearing in Alexandria later this month.
   

• This Small Virginia City Blends Rich History, Scenic Trails, And A Surprisingly Vibrant Culture Scene (southernliving.com) — If you live in Arlington, this guide doubles as a checklist of nearby gems, from Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon Memorial to Bon Air Park's rose garden and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. It also maps out local trails, neighborhood parks, and standout spots for coffee, doughnuts, cocktails, and dinners, helping you rediscover your own backyard or plan outings for visiting friends and family.
   

• Drew Lynch Live Comedy! @Arlington Drafthouse! (arlnow.com) — Arlington comedy fans can catch nationally known comedian Drew Lynch at Arlington Drafthouse with four shows on September 18 and 19, all starting at either 7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. The listing details age limits, door times, and group seating notes, so you can plan a local night out while tickets remain available.
   

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    And she has quite a fan base. she laid another egg and though she needs a break, she doesn't think so. Two of the black budgies I recently got had… (Nextdoor Clarendon)
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🗞 Nearby News

Clarendon

  • Arlington's metro stop personalities (and who chooses to live there) (arlnow.com)
  • Two technicians, one client: new nail business cuts the time in half (arlnow.com)
  • Arlington's WERA 96.7 is back on air, but it's a 'bare minimum' broadcast (arlnow.com)

Ballston

  • Solace Outpost opens in Ballston, dethroning El Rey taqueria (arlnow.com)
  • 5th Annual Annual Arlington Fair Housing Conference (Community Post) (arlnow.com)

Annandale

  • Annandale Fentanyl Case Leads To 6-Count Federal Indictment (patch.com)

Ok Arlington! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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