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Hi Washington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can you help police ID suspects in two Northeast home invasions?
  • Why are D.C. shootings rising even as overall crime falls?
  • Why Washington, DC tops the nation in fall home preparedness

Also on today's calendar: Transfiguration - Chiarina Chamber Players with Jasper String Quartet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Occasional rain, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Intruders assault two residents, steal vehicle in Northeast DC (wjla.com) — Two recent armed home invasions in Northeast D.C. left residents assaulted, a sexual assault attempt thwarted, and vehicles stolen, with one car still missing. Police have released surveillance images and are offering up to $10,000 for tips, urging Washington residents to call or text with any information instead of confronting suspects themselves.
   

• Violent crime rises in DC following latest shootings (dcnewsnow.com) — Two separate Friday night shootings in Northwest and Northeast D.C. left a young boy and two men wounded, even as overall crime has fallen 15% and car thefts dropped sharply. Police say violent crime and assaults with deadly weapons are still up around the District, prompting a visible National Guard and federal presence that neighbors worry hasn't stopped recurring violence.
   

• The Fall Maintenance Divide: Homeowners in These Metros Are Most Prepared for the Upcoming Wild-Card Fall Weather (michigansthumb.com) — Homeowners in Washington rank as the most prepared in the country for fall, thanks to high levels of seasonal maintenance like heating tuneups, roof checks, and draft sealing. With colder, wetter weather ahead, experts urge DC residents to keep prioritizing tasks such as gutter cleaning, drainage fixes, and winterizing outdoor plumbing to avoid costly winter problems.
   

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Ok Washington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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