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In today's newsletter:

• What new tests reveal about the Potomac's health after January's sewage spill
• Why this robot love story at the National is worth your night

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
• Saturday: High clouds and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Additional testing shows Potomac River 'returned to normal' after sewage spill (wtop.com) — DC residents who use the Potomac River can breathe easier, as DC Water says extensive new testing shows water quality has returned to normal after January's massive sewage spill. Daily sampling and expanded checks for bacteria, oxygen, nutrients, and metals found no lasting harm, and all earlier health advisories remain lifted, though detailed test results are available for anyone who wants to review them.
   

• High-tech 'Maybe Happy Ending' touches hearts on tour at the National (dctheaterarts.org) — Maybe Happy Ending is now playing at the National Theatre in downtown DC, bringing a visually rich, robot-centered love story to local audiences. The touring, Tony-winning musical blends high-tech staging with heartfelt performances, exploring what it means to love and be human, with shows scheduled here through October 11, 2028.
   

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Thursday October 8
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Macy's, 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda
  10:00 am
• FEMME DISTRICT PLUR for the Cure →
  El Secreto De Rosita, 1624 U St NW, Washington
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Admissions Open House →
  Edmund Burke School, 4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer →
  Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  7:30 am
• Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff →
  To Be Provided,
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Fall Back Concert Series at The Yards →
  The Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington
  6:30 pm
• Jenny Tian: Ripe (stand-up comedy) →
  DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  7:00 pm
• Yotam Ottolenghi →
  Sixth & I, 600 I St NW, Washington
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Rafi Bastos (stand-up comedy) →
  DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  7:30 pm
• House of Heavy →
  Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St SW, Washington
  10:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Big Schlim's DC Food Tour →
  5600 Greenbelt Metro Dr, Greenbelt
  9:00 am
• Springfield Medical Center to Host Teddy Bear Care Day for Families on October 10th →
  6501 Loisdale Ct, Springfield
  10:00 am
• Workshop Painting After the French Impressionists →
  Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
  10:00 am

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