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🌱 Patch AM: Are Centreville rents finally easing after years of steady increases?

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Hello again Centreville! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are Centreville rents finally easing after years of steady increases?
  • How did Chantilly shut down Centreville in their latest volleyball clash?
  • Remember when a Centreville pastor made waves on "Jeopardy!"?

Also on today's calendar: Children's Consignment Sale and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
  • Monday: Sunshine; warmer, less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tysons apartment costs rise, other areas of county see drop in new data (ffxnow.com) — If you rent in Centreville, new data show median apartment prices at about $2,054 for a one-bedroom and $2,429 overall, down roughly 2% from last year. The report compares Centreville's cooling market with nearby Fairfax communities and explains how regional and national trends are shaping what landlords can charge now.
   

• Chantilly volleyball riding hot into district play (fairfaxtimes.com) — Chantilly High's volleyball team just swept Centreville 3-0 and is surging into district play with a 9-2 record, led by standout freshman setter Sofia Harris. For Centreville fans, it's a snapshot of a key local rivalry and what to expect when the Chargers face Westfield and other nearby powers next week.
   

• Who is the Presbyterian pastor who won on 'Jeopardy!'? (pcusa.org) — A Washington, D.C. Presbyterian pastor just scored a come-from-behind win on "Jeopardy!", and the story also tips its hat to past clergy champs, including the Rev. Kevin Laskowski of Centreville. Local fans get a behind-the-scenes look at how contestants prepare, strategize their wagers, and handle the pressure of competing on the long-running quiz show.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello:
    Anyone know of any independent shops who would replace a front windshield? These are bad pictures but it's a thin crack but rather long. Please… (Nextdoor London Towne)
  • Does anyone know a good place with reasonable pricing for a timing belt replacement on a 2002 Tacoma?
    I'm looking for a service that includes everything usually needed when changing the timing belt. Also, I have a cracked washer fluid reservoir, but… (Nextdoor Little Rocky Run Townhomes)
  • Orkin posted a job opening for Commercial Pest Control Technician in Centreville. Apply here.
  • Floor & Decor Holdings posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Centreville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chantilly

  • Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum Hosts Inaugural Inner Peace Summit in Chantilly (southasianherald.com)
  • Sprayman Extends Window and Door Spray Foam Line for Cold Weather Installs (usatoday.com)
  • 12 Northern Virginia Bars Opening Early for the Commanders' London Game on Sunday (northernvirginiamag.com)

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Manassas

  • New Arcade With Full Bar And Kitchen Coming To Prince William County (patch.com)

Ok Centreville! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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