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Morning Vienna! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Vienna's Navy Federal honors 15 standout ROTC cadets nationwide
  • What 13 new homes at the Wolf Trap Nursery site could change

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: High clouds and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 66 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From 239 Nominations, Navy Federal Awards 15 ROTC All-American Scholars (businesswire.com) — Vienna-based Navy Federal Credit Union has selected 15 ROTC seniors nationwide for its All-American Scholarships, each receiving funds for both themselves and their campus booster groups. The program, run from the credit union's Vienna headquarters, recognizes leadership, academics, and service across Army, Air Force, and Navy/Marine Corps units. Three Students of the Year will be honored at the 2027 Liberty Bowl.
   

• Plan for single-family homes on closing Wolf Trap Nursery site advances (ffxnow.com) — A Vienna-based builder has won Planning Commission support to replace Wolf Trap Nursery on Leesburg Pike with 13 single-family homes, sending the rezoning to the Board of Supervisors next week. The plan adds sidewalks, a gathering area, and trail upgrades but preserves little existing tree canopy, while the longtime nursery is winding down operations with a closing sale after more than 50 years.
   

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  • Navy Federal Credit Union posted a job opening for Summer Associate Internship (Public Policy Assistant) in Vienna. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Oakton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vienna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • Print fashion brand Lilly Pulitzer opens in Fairfax County's Mosaic District (ffxnow.com)
  • Halloween at the Boo-ro Is Back for a Third Year of Tricks and Treats! (tysonstoday.com)
  • Strategy Announces Earnings Release Date and Live Video Webinar for Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results (natlawreview.com)

Fairfax

  • State legislators ask for more 'respectful' dialogue on K-12 funding from Fairfax leaders (ffxnow.com)

Reston

  • Affordable Housing Towers Proposed By Greensboro Metro: Report (patch.com)
  • Graze Craze Charcuterie Shop Coming To Great Falls: Report (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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