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Good morning Vienna! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See the risky I-66 maneuver that nearly caused chaos near Vienna

Also on today's calendar: Radically Reframing Climate Change with Will Hackman 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 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fairfax, VA: I-66 Comes to a Standstill After Goofball Driver Comes to a Dead Stop to Squeeze Across Gore Zone Into Express Lane (tiremeetsroad.com) — A recent dashcam video shows a driver stopping on I-66 near the Vienna–Fairfax border to cut across the gore area into the express lanes, forcing others to brake and swerve. Commenters blasted the move as dangerous, and the article notes it may violate Virginia's law against impeding traffic. Fortunately, no crash occurred, but it's a reminder to plan lane changes early.
   

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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Oakton

  • What Could Change At This 196-Townhome Project Near Oakton? (patch.com)

McLean

  • McLean Parking District Expansion Goes Before Fairfax County Supervisors (patch.com)

Ok Vienna! 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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