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🌱 St. James Academy sits out Week 12 football action

Springfield, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • St. James Academy sits out Week 12 football action

Also on today's calendar: Join Northern Virginia Family Services to Help Feed Our Neighbors During the Holidays and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know that a wedding was emotional? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and a steady breeze, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High School Football Scores: USA TODAY Sports Super 15, Week 12 (newsbreak.com) — Springfield’s St. James Academy was idle in Week 12, according to USA TODAY Sports’ Super 15 regional football roundup. The East Region list included several other idle teams, while Virginia’s Varina beat Patrick Henry 35-0 as high school seasons moved toward or into postseason play.
   

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  • Anyone know of coat drive near Springfield?
    I have coats, scarves, hats. and socks to donate. Ladies sizes for coats, jackets and sweatshirts. (Nextdoor Newington Station)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Fairfax County voters OK bond funding for parks, human services renovations (ffxnow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do you know that a wedding was emotional?" — Even the cake was in tiers. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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