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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Route 50 near Chantilly closed after deadly crash involving wheelchair user.

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Good morning Chantilly! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Route 50 near Chantilly closed after deadly crash involving wheelchair user.
  • How a Chantilly receiver became a top national recruit

Also on today's calendar: Loudoun Symphony Presents A Joyous Community - Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and 12 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Vernetta G.!

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny intervals; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
  • Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• BREAKING: Woman using wheelchair killed in Route 50 crash (ffxnow.com) — A woman using a mobility wheelchair was struck and killed Friday night on Route 50 at Plaza Lane by Greenbriar Town Center near Chantilly, prompting lane closures and a crash reconstruction investigation. Fairfax County Police say the driver stayed on scene and was uninjured; this marks the 14th fatal pedestrian crash in the county this year.
   

• Three Big-Time 2028 Receivers Coming to Lincoln (cornnation.com) — A highly ranked four-star wide receiver from Chantilly, Malachi Lee, is one of three elite 2028 prospects visiting Nebraska this weekend as the Huskers showcase their explosive passing offense. Lee already holds offers from major programs like Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Maryland and Nebraska, putting Chantilly squarely on the national recruiting map.
   

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📸 US National Arboretum —Vernetta G. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Yall we really need to do something about these kids on scooters.
    It's dangerous. Just today on sunset hills had a HS kid almost run out in front of me as they were jayscootering (is that a word?) across a 6 lane… (Nextdoor Armfield Farm)
  • WOULD YOU SUPPORT BIKE AND SCOOTER SAFETY TRAINING IN LCPS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES?
    I am considering bringing a straightforward proposal to the Loudoun County School Board: LCPS should provide substantive, hands on safety instruction… (Nextdoor South Riding)
  • Ourisman posted a job opening for Cashier/Receptionist (evening/weekend) in Chantilly. Apply here.
  • Hop and Wine Beverage posted a job opening for Merchandiser - Northern VA in Chantilly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chantilly here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centreville

Herndon

  • Del Aguila: Experience needed on Herndon Town Council to tackle upcoming challenges (ffxnow.com)
  • What Will Herndon Look Like in 2050? You Can Help Decide (ffxnow.com)

Reston

  • Reston Nonprofit Cornerstones Receives $150K Grant To Expand Food Access (patch.com)

Ok Chantilly! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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