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Also check out Heirloom- Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10-4 on the Herndon Patch calendar

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What's up Herndon! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will a zoning review delay Herndon’s new Western High School opening?
  • What’s planned for Herndon Parks and Rec’s big 50th anniversary year?

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom- Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10-4 and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Herndonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 50 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 58, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 46 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Could 2232 Process Cast a Shadow Over Western High School? (centre-view.com) — Families near Herndon’s new Western High School face uncertainty as Fairfax County’s required 2232 land-use review could delay the campus from opening in fall 2026. School Board members are split over using a faster “Feature Shown” shortcut that avoids a full public hearing, with traffic, transparency, and timing at the heart of the debate.
   

• How Herndon Parks and Rec plans to celebrate 50-year anniversary in 2026 (ffxnow.com) — Herndon’s Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a new downtown “Polar Heat on Lynn Street” festival and a year of special events. Residents can look forward to VIP dances, an aqua egg hunt, stream cleanups, and more, while longtime users are invited to share memories from camps, classes, and the Herndon Community Center.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Branching Out for a Cause: Troop 157’s Christmas Tree Sale Needs Your Help! —Christine Graham Read on Patch
  • Updated dates for Fairfax County pet Vaccine and Microchip clinics, in English and Spanish, for the first half of 2026.
    I’ve also attached their resource guide for low cost veterinary services and food assistance. Please share with folks who may benefit from these. … (Nextdoor Four Seasons)
  • PM Hotel Group posted a job opening for Banquet Houseperson | Crowne Plaza Dulles | PM Hotel Group in Herndon. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Reston

  • Makers Union Reston Celebrates Holidays With Cocktails, Special Events (patch.com)

Ashburn

  • Broadlands Family Practice Locations Return To Independent Ownership (patch.com)

Ok Herndon! 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

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