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Great Falls, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Great Falls! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Spy Kids Summer Day Camp at Old Forestville Schoolhouse
  • Fab Fridays Live Music: J Tucker & The Krewe- Funk, Soul
  • Purcellville Wine and Food Festival at Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 75.
  • Friday: Hot with some sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member - 4067 in Great Falls. Apply here.
  • Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 0747 in Reston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Great Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reston

  • A magical fairy festival is returning to Northern Virginia this weekend with woodland trails, fairy houses and tea parties (secretdc.com)
  • Morning Notes for July 13, 2026 (ffxnow.com)
  • Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Google Cloud Security (google.com)

Herndon

  • Mid-Level Industrial Security Specialist at Boeing (boeing.com)

McLean

  • McLean Adaptive Aquatics Founder Honored For 35 Years Of Service At Spring Hill (patch.com)

Ok Great Falls! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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