Metro Riders’ Approval Slipping — New survey of Metro users shows big fall in satisfaction so far this year [Washington Post]
Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Sale — Boy Scout Troop 124 is selling Christmas trees at St. John Neumann Church, 11900 Lawyers Rd. The troop has purchased Fraser Firs in various sizes from Sutherland’s Christmas Tree Farm. Sale continues Dec. 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. There is also holiday music and free cider and cocoa.
Big Contract For Reston’s Serco — Reston-based Serco has been awarded a $95 million patent classification services contract with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Serco will provide initial patent classification and reclassification services to support USPTO’s core mission of examining, granting, and disseminating patents and trademarks.