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🌱 Patch AM: How high can Burke’s Lake Braddock boys climb in state rankings?

Also, don't miss Hollywood Portrays July 4, 1776 in the movie, 1776 on the Burke Patch calendar

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  • How high can Burke's Lake Braddock boys climb in state rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Hollywood Portrays July 4, 1776 in the movie, 1776 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Updated Boys Team Rankings (milesplit.com) — Lake Braddock's boys cross country team, based in Burke, is currently ranked sixth in Virginia and seen as a strong contender to climb higher as the season progresses. A recent round of statewide rankings highlights how they stack up against powerhouse programs like Blacksburg, Albemarle, and Jamestown after early-season meets.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • FCDOT seeks input on bus route changes in Springfield area, including new Tysons service (ffxnow.com)
  • Fairfax County Parkway Ramps Closed After Dump Truck Overturns in Springfield (news-usa.today)
  • Updated Girls Team Power Rankings (milesplit.com)

George Mason

  • George Mason's first Grand Challenge Exchange Day builds connections across disciplines (gmu.edu)

Woodbridge

  • Woodbridge Man Charged With Felony Over DC Assault: Police (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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