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Good morning to you Herndon! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How do Herndon rents compare to the rest of Fairfax now?
  • Why did Herndon's town council abruptly fire its top executive?
  • Where Herndon riders can spot Fairfax Connector's Spooky Buses

Also on today's calendar: Pet Blessing Celebration and 12 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 67 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tysons apartment costs rise, other areas of county see drop in new data (ffxnow.com) — Herndon renters are seeing stable prices, with median September rents at $1,837 for one-bedroom units and $2,204 for two-bedrooms, essentially unchanged from last year. Countywide, Fairfax rents dipped slightly, while nearby Tysons was one of the few areas to see increases. Regional and national data suggest a cooling but still tight rental market overall.
   

2. Herndon town manager fired after less than a year on the job (ffxnow.com) — Herndon's town manager has been fired less than a year into the job, with the council citing only a confidential personnel matter and naming Deputy Town Manager Kirstyn Jovanovich as interim replacement. The shake-up comes as Herndon faces a pivotal election, downtown redevelopment uncertainty, and work on a new comprehensive plan guiding growth around the Metro station through 2050.
   

3. Fairfax Connector rolls out Spooky buses (annandaletoday.com) — Fairfax Connector's Halloween-themed Spooky Buses will be running routes from facilities including Herndon and making special appearances around the county this month. Herndon families can catch one up close at Big Truck Night at Frying Pan Farm Park on Oct. 16, where the festively wrapped buses will join other large vehicles for kids to explore.
   

4. Kyuramen moves into co-branding with three concepts under one roof (nrn.com) — Herndon diners already familiar with Super Kyuramen's immersive Japanese menu may soon see the brand gain more national attention as its parent company launches a new multi-brand, fast-casual concept in New York. The group is combining ramen, dumplings, and matcha desserts under one roof, potentially shaping future expansions and offerings that could influence what eventually appears in Herndon.
   

5. Reston resident completes 1,000-mile bicycle ride for charity (ffxnow.com) — A Reston cyclist finished a 1,000-mile charity ride at his company's Herndon headquarters, raising tens of thousands of dollars for solar lighting in communities without electricity. The effort, supported by Herndon-based ePlus and other sponsors, highlighted how simple solar lamps can help families redirect money from kerosene toward income-generating investments and a better quality of life.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Give Kids the Gift of New Socks for Colder Weather —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
  • Start of your October with an adorable pooch to keep you company!
    Join us at Petsmart – Dulles (24570 Dulles Landing Dr, Unit 140, Dulles, VA), October 3rd, from 12-3. Hazel and Tilly would love to meet you! https:… (Nextdoor Lake Homes)
  • Hello CAT lovers there are 2 adorable black kittens hanging out in my backyard that appear to be on their own.
    Is there anyone interested in adopting these kittens. They are definitely siblings - they play & stay together. I found them sleeping together… (Nextdoor Lake Homes)
  • Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Herndon. Apply here.
  • LanceSoft posted a job opening for Legal Receptionist in Reston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herndon here.

Ok Herndon! 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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