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Hi Mount Vernon! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Mount Vernon's Majors fare against undefeated McLean?

Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• McLean Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Mount Vernon (maxpreps.com) — Mount Vernon High School's boys varsity volleyball team, the Majors, fell 3–0 at home to the undefeated McLean Highlanders, dropping their record to 0–7. The Majors next host Annandale on Tuesday, Sept. 22, giving local fans another chance to support the team on their home court.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Woodbridge

  • 'Critically Missing' Man From Woodbridge Sought In Prince William County (patch.com)
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Ok Mount Vernon! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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