🌱 Black History Events + Springfield Assistant Drags Student

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Kingstowne-Rose Hill Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 58 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Kingstowne-Rose Hill:

1. This Sunday is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the weather and participate in Black history events around Northern Virginia. A mural was unveiled on the wall of the Loudoun museum last month; you can explore with Leesburg self-guided tours through an app, and much more. For activities to do in Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland, take a look at the list at the link and see what you want to do this weekend, and mark your calendar! (NBC4 Washington)
2. On Jan. 11, instructional assistant Fouzia Masood Khan at Saratoga Elementary School in nearby Springfield was accused by a school employee of dragging a student down the hallway by the arm. The employee who saw the act alerted school administrators, and the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) was notified on Jan. 13 and began investigating. On Thursday, Feb. 16, FCPD detectives received a warrant and served Khan a summons for a simple assault. Specialists have been assigned to ensure the victim receives proper assistance throughout the case. (Patch)
3. Are you in the market for a new home? This expanded rambler has 2,424 square feet of living space, an amazing and gorgeous kitchen with a Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Wolf gas range, and a huge granite island, an open kitchen perfect for entertaining. The home is located less than one mile from I-395 and near schools, restaurants, and shopping centers. Other features include three bedrooms plus a den, two and a half baths, an oversized utility room, and a big patio out back to enjoy the green space. (Patch)

Today in and around Kingstowne-Rose Hill:

• TOBYMAC's Hit Deep Tour At EagleBank Arena (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Members of Virginia Task Force 1 returned home to Fairfax County after participating in a search and rescue mission in Turkey, as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development's deployment of two U.S. groups trained to extract people trapped under rubble, following an earthquake that hit the country. The Fairfax County team returned on Feb. 20 after an 11-day deployment. (Kingstowne Patch via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Master Technician Ryan McGill for receiving the 2022 Governor's Fire Service Award at the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association's Virginia Fire Rescue Conference in Virginia Beach. McGill was acknowledged for his excellence and commitment to the force and the people! (Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department via Facebook)
• Get a sneak peek at Katherine Zukeri's dance residency at Original Mount Vernon High School on Feb. 25 from 3-4 p.m. in the gym. Dance with Zukeri and the street dancing group Soul Service DMV as part of the ArtsFairfax Artist Residency Program. (ArtsFairfax via Instagram)

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Featured events:

• XP League Open House (February 25)
• Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show (February 26)
• Fairfax Choral Society’s 60th Anniversary Gala (March 11)

You're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.