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Hi Burke! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Burke-raised QB Billy Edwards fare in UNC’s offense?

Also on today's calendar: Preschool Information Fair and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 53, low: 39.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wisconsin QB transfer Billy Edwards commits to UNC (tarheelblog.com) — A former Wisconsin and Maryland quarterback, Billy Edwards, who played his high school football in Burke has committed to UNC for his final year of eligibility. Local fans can follow a hometown player as he competes for the starting job and works with new offensive leadership to revive one of college football’s struggling attacks.
   

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    Monday January 5
  • PWC Tech Help
    Potomac Library -
    10:30 am
  • Electoral Board Meeting
    Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
    2:00 pm
  • G.R.E.A.T. Math Minds Math Instruction (Neabsco) — Pink Space Theory
    United States Postal Service , 3360 Post Office Rd , Woodbridge
    4:00 pm
  • Sensory Storytime
    James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
    4:00 pm
  • School Board Organizational Meeting
    Manassas , 8700 Centreville Rd , Manassas
    4:30 pm
  • Board of Equalization Hearing 1
    Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. Center, Lower Level , Falls Church
    5:00 pm
  • 1-5-2026 BOE Hearing 1
    Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. Center, Lower Level , Falls Church
    5:00 pm
  • Mafia Night
    Iranian-American Community Center , 8150 Leesburg Pike, Suite 210 , Vienna
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • UNC adds former Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards via transfer portal, reports say (heraldsun.com)

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  • Women's Basketball Improves To 3-0 In Conference For First Time Since 2013-14 With Win Over George Washington (goexplorers.com)

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