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🌱 Free shredding and food-drive events coming to Sterling this fall

Sterling, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Sterling? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free shredding and food-drive events coming to Sterling this fall
  • How a Sterling school overdose probe led to a major fentanyl arrest

Also on today's calendar: Fab Fridays Live Music: Don't Back Down- Tom Petty Tribute Band and 10 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 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Protect Against Identity Theft and Support Local Food Pantries (princewilliamliving.com) — Northern Virginia residents can safely shred sensitive documents and donate food at free AARP “Fill the Bins with Paper and Food” events this fall, with additional dates planned in Sterling. Attendees may bring several boxes of papers plus nonperishable items for local pantries, but must register in advance for a timed drop-off slot and a chance to win a shredder.
   

• Illegal Immigrant Arrested for Fentanyl Dealings Near Park View High School (ourcommunitynow.com) — An arrest tied to recent suspected fentanyl overdoses at Park View High School in Sterling has renewed concern about student safety and drug access in the community. Authorities say a long-running federal immigration case overlaps with the local narcotics investigation, and they’re urging Sterling families to talk with teens about opioids and seek immediate help if an overdose is suspected.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors.
    Anyone have any babykittens up for adoption, selling ,or giving away near cascades. (Nextdoor Cascades)
  • Help help help!!
    I’ve ripped out my LVP flooring and saw it was wet.. I went to start taking baseboard off and decided to take out the insulation and drywall. My… (Nextdoor Cardinal Glen)
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Sterling. Apply here.
  • Hire With Ease posted a job opening for Import/Export Logistics Agent in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling here.

🗞 Nearby News

Herndon

  • Herndon Town Council candidate hopes to help community realize full potential (ffxnow.com)
  • E-Bikes Are Everywhere. Do You Know the Rules of the Ride? (ffxnow.com)

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