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Hey there, Centreville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much have Centreville apartment rents really fallen this year?
  • What Fairfax's crossing-guard cuts could mean for Centreville High students

Also on today's calendar: A Safe Place: How to Prevent the Next School Shooting by local author Luis D. Aponte and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 73.
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fairfax County apartment rents down slightly compared to summer 2025 (ffxnow.com) — Centreville renters are seeing a slight 1.9% year-over-year dip in median prices, with current averages around $2,068 for one-bedrooms and $2,403 for two-bedrooms. While that's a welcome break, overall Fairfax County rents remain well above pre-pandemic levels and have climbed since early 2026, reflecting a still-expensive local housing market.
   

• DEVELOPING: Teen hit in crash at South Lakes HS, as criticism of crossing guard changes mounts (ffxnow.com) — A student was hit by a car outside South Lakes High in Reston, intensifying criticism of Fairfax County's decision to cut police crossing guards at 11 high schools, including Centreville. Supervisors are now weighing whether to use leftover funds to restore some guard positions as parents and state lawmakers push for stronger protections around busy school entrances.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Reston

  • Crossing Guard Returns To FCPS High School Hours After Student Is Hit By Car (patch.com)
  • Fairfax School Board Advances Plan To Bring Full-Time AAP To Every Middle School (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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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