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Also check out Summer Camps are enrolling now with Early Bird discount! on the Lorton Patch calendar

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Good day Lorton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Summer Camps are enrolling now with Early Bird discount! at Potomac Music
  • Merritt Academy Winter Open Campus/Open House
  • Into The Woods at Workhouse Arts Center

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

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

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 56 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain, temps: high: 51, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 49 and low of 28 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

Woodbridge

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Springfield

  • Anonymous clothing distributor takes large warehouse lease in Springfield (ffxnow.com)

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