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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Sterling-linked fentanyl case reached Park View High students
  • Why Trump's latest Sterling golf outing is drawing fresh comparisons to Obama

Also on today's calendar: Rock Painting at the Chapman DeMary Trail! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illegal immigrant accused of fentanyl dealing linked to Virginia high school overdoses (fox40jackson.com) — Sterling residents are learning more about a man now jailed in Loudoun County, accused of distributing fentanyl near a local high school after earlier encounters with immigration authorities in town. Officials link him to suspected overdoses involving Park View High School students and say ICE has placed a detainer, with more arrests still possible as the investigation continues.
   

• Trump's Golf Moment Turns Awkward as Obama Takes Center Stage — Brutal Timing (newyorkbeacon.net) — Donald Trump was recently spotted golfing at his Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, drawing fresh social media scrutiny over his appearance and golf habits. The piece contrasts his highly staged golf image with Barack Obama's more relaxed outing, using their time on the course to fuel broader partisan commentary about image and health.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Happy Sunday!!
    So, far a beautiful day! The twin Lilies are back, plus many other plants are enjoying the day. The pups are happy! (Nextdoor Sugarland Run)
  • Looking for an individual that can change this valve for me.
    Having trouble taking apart and afraid to bend the pipe nor have experience cutting pipe. Not a company. (Nextdoor Lowes Island)
  • Nordstrom, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock & Fulfillment - Dulles Town Crossing Rack in Sterling. Apply here.
  • Selectek Staffing Solutions posted a job opening for Commissioning Manager and QA/QC in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling here.

🗞 Nearby News

Herndon

  • GOPIO-Virginia Marks 17 Years, Honors Community Leaders (southasianherald.com)
  • D.C. Restaurant Week returns with almost 30 Fairfax County eateries participating (ffxnow.com)
  • Morning Notes for August 24, 2026 (ffxnow.com)

Ashburn

  • With cut down day looming, Commanders return to the practice field (foxbaltimore.com)

Oakton

  • Oakton-Area Townhome Project Near Fairfax City, Vienna Faces Phasing Hearing (patch.com)

Ok Sterling! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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