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Hi Arlington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the alleged ICE brutality case in Arlington
  • Inside the Arlington memorial honoring thousands lost to fentanyl

Also on today's calendar: We are Hiring! Caregivers, Med Techs, Servers, Cooks, Dishwashers, Housekeepers and Concierge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Attorney for Virginia man attacked by ICE details incident, gives update on his current condition (wusa9.com) — An Arlington man, Jose Mejia Hernandez, is recovering from serious injuries after an encounter with ICE officers here that his attorney describes as a brutal attack, while federal officials insist only necessary force was used. Hernandez reportedly suffered a brain bleed, extensive bruising, and taser injuries after allegedly fleeing an unmarked car, and his lawyers say he spent days hospitalized before family knew his whereabouts.
   

• LA DEA Officials Encourage Fentanyl Awareness Education (mynewsla.com) — Arlington gets a solemn mention in a national fentanyl awareness push, as the DEA's headquarters here houses the Faces of Fentanyl memorial with more than 7,000 photos of victims. While Los Angeles officials urge parents nationwide to talk with kids about counterfeit pills and fentanyl-laced drugs, the Arlington exhibit underscores how deeply the crisis has affected families across the country.
   

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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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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