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🌱 Why a Marine once honored in Triangle is now headlining a major gala
Greetings Triangle! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Marine once honored in Triangle is now headlining a major gala
- How much will Triangle’s 4.4% assessment jump raise your tax bill?
Also on today's calendar: JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo.
Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Triangle or nearby? Post it to the Triangle calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅
Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
- Friday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• California fundraiser to honor families of critically injured service members (stripes.com) — A Marine veteran who once held his retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle will headline an April 11 fundraiser in California honoring critically injured service members and their families. The piece also highlights new monthly enrollment-verification rules for VA education benefits and a bipartisan bill to prepare the VA for emerging mental health treatments, including psychedelic-assisted therapies. 
• Vega Warns of Sweeping 2026 Tax Hikes: Montclair, Nokesville, Triangle Face Highest Assessment Jumps (potomaclocal.com) — Homeowners in Triangle’s 22172 ZIP code are facing an average 4.4% jump in property assessments for 2026, among the highest in Prince William County and likely to raise tax bills even if the rate stays flat. Supervisor Yesli Vega is urging the board to cut the tax rate, arguing booming data-center revenues should offset rising assessments as budget hearings continue this month.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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In Person Preschool Playdate: Stars, Stripes, and Space Flights
National Museum of the Marine Corps, 1775 Semper Fidelis Wy, Triangle
10:00 am
Tuesday April 7
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Other local events
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JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Via Zoom
10:00 am -
The JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Via Zoom
10:00 am
Thursday April 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baby Play Time Extravaganza
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
10:30 am -
Spanish Conversation
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
1:00 pm -
PWC Tech Help
Dumfries Library , Dumfries Study Room B , Dumfries
2:00 pm -
Potomac Miniature Painting
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
5:00 pm -
AARP TAX SERVICE
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
10:00 am -
Crafternoon
Dumfries Library -
11:00 am -
AARP: Fraud Workshop
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
11:30 am -
Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool!
SwimKids Swim School - Woodbridge , 14531 Potomac Mills Rd , Woodbridge
2:00 pm -
Easter Champagne Brunch At The Clubs At Quantico
3017 Russell Rd , Quantico
2:00 pm
Wednesday April 1
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Saturday April 4
Sunday April 5
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- TekSynap Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Manager in Quantico. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Dumfries
- Our Guide to Caring for Your Pet (washingtonian.com)
- The Best DC-Area Pet Care (washingtonian.com)
- Musicians' Favorite Cars & Dream Rides of EDM Stars (edmsauce.com)
Quantico
- Ripley Co. Sheriff Completes National Sheriffs' Institute Leadership Development Course (eaglecountryonline.com)
- Spear Graduates FBI National Academy (territorialdispatch.com)
- UFC fighters host ‘exclusive training seminar' for FBI agents (wonderwall.com)
Woodbridge
- VA Appeals Court Tosses Prince William County Data Center Rezonings (patch.com)
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