Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Meet the DC barber shaping styles—and the next generation.

And on the Washington Patch calendar - Adopt & Foster 22 URGENT Dogs by 6PM DEADLINE (11AM - 7PM, Arrive by 5:30PM)

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday September 8th Patch AM
Tuesday September 8th Patch AM (Michelle G.)

Good morning to you Washington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the DC barber shaping styles—and the next generation.
  • How a DC resident lost $240 million in a crypto heist.

Also on today's calendar: Adopt & Foster 22 URGENT Dogs by 6PM DEADLINE (11AM - 7PM, Arrive by 5:30PM) and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Hot with a t-storm possible, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DC barber, scout leader provides style and leadership (dcnewsnow.com) — A Washington, D.C. barber and scout leader, Jared Scott, has turned his shop, His Grooming, into both a business success and a community hub for conversation and mentorship. Appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser to the District's Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, he now helps shape local industry standards while guiding young people through weekly scout meetings that build confidence and friendships.
   

• Party's over for crypto scammers who went on a spending spree after a $240 million bitcoin theft (investmentwatchblog.com) — A Washington, D.C. resident was the victim of one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history, losing more than $240 million in bitcoin to a group of young scammers. Federal investigators say the suspects used social engineering to seize the funds, then flaunted their haul on luxury cars, jets, and mansions before the FBI arrested alleged ringleader Malone Lam, who now faces a plea hearing.
   

📸 Around Washington

Feedback image
📸 Loveful Hands" in Capitol Hill —Michelle G. Like

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

NEW: Like a shout-out or pic? Click the heart!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Washington PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: owner has been called!
    Is anyone missing a cat around the national cathedral? Showed up this morning has a collar but no name. Super sweet (Nextdoor McLean Park)
  • Missing a bag of Target goods?
    We just found a bag from Target on our porch in Shaw Howard area with 2 items (one being a jump rope). The receipt indicates they were purchased on… (Nextdoor Shaw East)
  • Structural Technologies, LLC posted a job opening for Shop Operator in Washington. Apply here.
  • Wounded Warrior Project posted a job opening for Senior Government & Community Relations Event Planning Specialist in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.

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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Washington DC