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Springfield, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Springfield! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 1 Hour, Big Impact for Fairfax County Kids at Starbucks
  • Mount Vernon Vintage, Antique, & Artisan Market
  • The Big Flea returns to The Fredericksburg Expo Aug. 15-16th at Fredericksburg Convention Center

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 12
  • One-on-One English Conversation Session
    Kings Park Community Library Kings Park Library
    10:00 am
  • Reptile Show →
    Falls Church Events Berman Park - 236 Irving St. Falls Church VA 22046
    10:30 am
  • Just Babies
    Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
    11:00 am
  • The Magic of Drew Blue Shoes
    Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
    4:00 pm
  • School Board Meeting
    Alexandria School Board Meeting Room
    6:00 pm
  • FALL MEET THE COACHES NIGHT
    Falls Church High School Falls Church High
    6:00 pm
  • City Council Appointments Committee Meeting
    Falls Church City Council Meetings City Hall > Oak Room - 300 Park Ave. East Wing, Second Floor Fall
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: She has been found and safe!
    Please help us find her! Missing since 8/8 She is a pitbull mix and has a pink collar and is microchipped. (Nextdoor Springfield)
  • There are a lot of recommendations out there on healthy living.
    What is the leading consensus on exercise, and what does that look like? We will review the recommendations and dive into real-world application. The… (Nextdoor Orange Hunt Estates)
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager -Springfield Town Center in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Regal Cinemas Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time - $15/Hour in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Burke

  • Sentara opens news therapy centers in Manassas, Burke (insidenova.com)
  • Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says (mercurynews.com)
  • Trump claims Black voters are rejecting socialism, and ‘flocking' to Republicans. Here's what the data says (thegrio.com)

Arlington

  • Arlington GW Parkway Case Brings Reckless Driving, Interference Charges (patch.com)
  • Arlington Jail Detainee Dies After Apparent Medical Emergency (patch.com)
  • Arlington Summer Restaurant Week 2026: 30 Participating Restaurants And Menus (patch.com)

Woodbridge

  • Missing Woodbridge Man Found Safe (patch.com)

Ok Springfield! 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: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
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