🌱 Patch AM: How Pepco finally restored power to 76,000 customers in our area

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In today's newsletter:

• How Pepco finally restored power to 76,000 customers in our area

Also on today's calendar: DC Sketch Comedy Happy Hour and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Michelle G.!

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sun, some clouds, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pepco says power restored after storms knocked out service to more than 76,000 (wusa9.com) — If you lost electricity in Washington, D.C. after last week's severe thunderstorms, Pepco says power has now been restored to virtually all 76,000 affected customers across the District and nearby Maryland counties. Crews spent several days clearing downed trees, repairing damaged lines, and reinforcing the grid, while the utility urges residents to stay clear of any remaining downed wires and report hazards immediately.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8
• DC Sketch Comedy Happy Hour →
  GameOn bar+arcade, 1330 U St NW, Washington
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Open Labor Day-Secret Door Tickets →
  O Museum in The Mansion, Ward 2, 2020 O Street NW Washington, DC 20036
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Race for Remembrance - 9/11 Tribute Run - Washington DC to New York NY →
  Washington DC
• Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth →
  Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington
  8:30 am
• Series Part 2: Bidding to Win AND to Execute →
  Online Webinar
  12:00 pm
• Nannies 101 Professional Childcare Training (Virtual) →
  UDC College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences
  2:00 pm
• Native Garden Tour at Hillwood →
  Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington
  2:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• R.F. Kuang with Amy Qin →
  Sixth & I, 600 I St NW, Washington
  7:00 pm
• Mars Arts D.C. After Hours Presented by Washington Performing Arts →
  Barrel House Cafe & Bar, 1341 14th St NW, Washington
  8:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Script to Spotlight - In Person Class →
  The Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Rd NW, Washington
  7:00 pm
• DIY Candle Making With Instructor Cafi - Candle Making Class by Classpop! →
  Kbird DC, 1333 P St NW, Washington
  7:00 pm
• Mosaic Theatre: Somewhere Over the Border →
  Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Momo, a cat who went missing in Oxon Hill, MD, has been safely reunited with their family after 6 hours, 42 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Washington Highlands)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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