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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Chantilly contractor faces serious federal fraud charges
  • Is this the final big craft festival at Dulles Expo Center?
  • Meet the Chantilly native flying with the Blue Angels in 2026

Also on today's calendar: Holidays in Purcellville and 10 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, windy and colder, temps: high: 34, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 33 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Government Contractor Fraud Case Targets U.S. Army Cloud (thecyberexpress.com) — A Chantilly woman has been indicted on federal fraud and obstruction charges tied to the security of a cloud platform used by the U.S. Army and other agencies. Prosecutors allege she misrepresented cybersecurity compliance and interfered with audits, though she remains presumed innocent while the case proceeds in Washington, D.C.
   

2. Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art & Craft Festival, ‘an Irish Carol' … and more! (wtop.com) — Chantilly residents can browse work from more than 300 artists at the Capital Art and Craft Festival this Friday through Sunday at the Dulles Expo Center, one of Northern Virginia’s largest winter markets. The guide also highlights additional holiday shows, markets, concerts, and cultural celebrations across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia if you’re up for a short drive beyond Chantilly.
   

3. Ready to see the Blue Angels in 2026? Get to know the new team members (pnj.com) — A Chantilly native, Maj. Scott Laux, is entering his second season flying with the elite Blue Angels, after graduating from Chantilly High School and the U.S. Naval Academy. The piece introduces him and the rest of the 2026 Blue Angels pilot lineup, highlighting their training, flight experience, and the roles they’ll play in next year’s air show season.
   

4. Staten Island's Best Dressed: The wedding of Tamara J. Gillard and Charles H. Washington III (silive.com) — A stylish Staten Island couple chose Chantilly’s Bellevue Conference & Event Center for their October wedding, bringing extra spotlight to this local venue. The feature focuses on their elegant attire, bridal party looks, and family-filled celebration, giving Chantilly readers a peek at how out-of-town couples are using the area for destination-style nuptials.
   

5. ICE raids in Hybla Valley condemned at candlelight vigil (ffxnow.com) — Recent ICE activity in Fairfax County includes an April arrest in Chantilly and concerns over conditions at an ICE administrative office there, where some detainees have been held. A candlelight vigil in Hybla Valley this week drew residents, advocates, and a county supervisor to condemn recent detentions and urge affected families to seek legal help and community support.
   

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