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Coming up on the Reston Patch calendar: Back 2 School Bash

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Use Reston's new 24/7 kiosk before your Oct. 5 tax deadline.
  • How a Reston neighbor's tip helped crack a string of burglaries.
  • Meet the lifelong Reston resident shaped by school shifts and fishing.

Also on today's calendar: Back 2 School Bash and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Residents can now pay taxes at self-service kiosks (fairfaxtimes.com) — Reston residents can now pay Fairfax County personal property taxes at a new self-service kiosk inside the North County Government Center, available 24/7 thanks to its police-station location. The machines accept cash, checks, and cards, and offer receipts and balance checks, giving locals a closer, more flexible option ahead of the Oct. 5 payment deadline.
   

2. Public Safety - Week of August 28, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com) — Reston residents are learning that a community tip from National Night Out helped police arrest a suspect tied to numerous local vehicle burglaries, while a separate crash response saw a utility pole fall onto an ambulance, injuring a firefighter and civilian. The roundup also covers countywide enforcement campaigns, regional crime cases, and a major ICE operation affecting the broader area.
   

3. About Me (blogspot.com) — A lifelong Reston resident shares how growing up here, shifting from public to private Catholic school during the pandemic, and discovering fishing with friends helped shape who he is today. He also wrestled in high school and now hopes to sharpen his writing and rhetoric skills while staying rooted in the broader Northern Virginia and DMV communities.
   

4. People and Places - Week of August 28. 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com) — A Reston native, Diego Jaques Garcia, has been honored by Des Moines University for logging significant community service hours while studying osteopathic medicine. The same regional roundup highlights Fairfax County leadership changes, new pedestrian safety upgrades, free tree giveaways, and scholarships and arts honors that may benefit or inspire Reston-area residents.
   

5. Apple to Pay $150,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit (eeoc.gov) — A religious discrimination case involving an Apple employee working in Reston has led to a $150,000 settlement and new company rules for handling religious accommodation requests. The EEOC says Apple must update its policies, train managers, and report on future denials, reinforcing protections for workers who need schedule changes for faith observance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • South Lakes Seahawks Look To Run — And Stop The Run — In Season Opener —Brian McNicoll Read on Patch
  • My foster dog Rosie needs a home!
    13/14-year-old beagle Rosie is available for adoption through Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue. She is an affectionate, snuggly girl who lives for food… (Nextdoor North Point)
  • Hi neighbors!
    We live in Reston and are looking for a handyman to stain or paint our deck and sunroom. Please let me know if you've worked with someone you would… (Nextdoor Cross School Road)
  • SOS International LLC posted a job opening for DoD SkillBridge Logistics Manager in Reston. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Accounting Service Desk Specialist - Pacific Time at DLA Piper in Reston, Virginia in Reston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reston here.

Ok Reston! 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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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