🌱 Shelter Gets 14 Stray Guinea Pigs + Herndon Depot Museum Reopening

Hey, everybody! It's Friday in Herndon and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler. High: 55 Low: 30.
• Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler. High: 42 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Herndon today:

1. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter said it had received more than a dozen stray guinea pigs on Tuesday morning. An individual walking their dog about an hour away at the Laurel Hill Equestrian Center captured 14 loose guinea pigs and brought them into the shelter in a tub. The shelter expects to put the guinea pigs up for adoption by the end of the month after giving the animals time to rest and recuperate. (WUSA9.com)
2. The Herndon Depot Museum announced that it would be reopening for the 2023 season on Sunday, Mar. 3. This year, the museum will feature a new exhibit showcasing the history of the Herdon Pharmacy. For more information about the museum, click here. (Herndon Patch)
3. Fairfax County recently released its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024. The proposed budget is $280 million more than the previous year's budget and includes a real estate tax rate, more funding for Fairfax County Public Schools, and funds for a market rate adjustment for county employees. (InsideNoVa)

Today and tomorrow in Herndon:

Saturday, February 25

• 3D Printing Workshop "From Idea To Object" At 3D Herndon (10:00 AM)
• Yoga With Angie At Aslin Beer Company (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• New houses continue to hit the market. Check out these five new open houses in and around Herndon, such as a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo for $474,990. (Herndon Patch)
• Happy birthday to Facility Dog Bragg at the Herdon Police Department! Bragg is a crucial member of the department's wellness program; this year, he turns 4. (Herndon Police Department via Facebook)
• Looking for a great career? Join the team at the Herndon Police Department! The department is hiring a part-time administrative specialist. You can learn more about the position and apply here. (Herndon Police Department via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.