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

In today's newsletter:

  • Former Falls Church Episcopal youth minister faces sweeping federal abuse charges
  • Which spooky new musical is lighting up Falls Church this October?

Also on today's calendar: Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 14 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Virginia Youth Minister Jeff Taylor Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Sex Abuse Charges (foreignpolicyjournal.com) — A former youth minister at The Falls Church Episcopal has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he groomed and abused minors during his 1990–2002 tenure in the prominent congregation. The case, now headed for trial in Alexandria, follows years of complaints, a church-commissioned investigation, and additional allegations from later work in Atlanta, with the FBI still seeking potential victims.
   

• Spooky season is upon us. Here's our fearless guide. (dctheaterarts.org) — Falls Church's Creative Cauldron is staging the musical "Monsters of the Villa Diodati" this October, offering locals a spooky, literary-inspired night out close to home. It's part of a wider regional Halloween lineup, from haunted houses in Lorton to Sleepy Hollow adaptations and Poe-themed events across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia throughout the month.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Annandale

  • Annandale Man Pleads Guilty To Posing As FBI Agent At Fairfax County Polling Place (patch.com)

Tysons

  • Noisy vehicle monitoring to start in Fairfax County (wset.com)
  • Top 5 Things to Know in October (washingtonfamily.com)
  • Fairfax County aims to become 'a player' in regional economic development dealmaking (ffxnow.com)

Arlington

  • 'Green Valley Greats' honors key figures in historic Arlington community (arlnow.com)

Ok Falls Church! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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