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In today's newsletter:

• Where will Kusshi's next Bethesda sushi spot be opening?
• How will new state transit money change getting around Montgomery County?

Also on today's calendar: Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kusshi Sushi's Germantown Location Moves Forward With New Permit (mocoshow.com) — Kusshi Sushi is moving ahead with its long-planned Germantown restaurant, while also preparing a second Bethesda location at 4611 Sangamore Road in the former Passion Fin space. The growing brand, which started in North Bethesda and already operates in Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring, hasn't announced opening dates yet but signals more local dining options are on the way.
   

• $44 Million for Montgomery County Transit Included in Maryland's Six-Year Transportation Plan (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County is slated to receive $44 million to support local transit operations, plus new funding for bike, pedestrian, trail, and aviation projects that will affect daily travel. The nearly complete Purple Line, running between Bethesda and New Carrollton, was highlighted as 92% finished, underscoring how soon Bethesda riders may gain a major new rail connection.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethesda

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre →
  Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
  9:30 am
• Apple Fest →
  6701 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase
  10:00 am
Friday October 23
• Trunk-or-Treat at Hilton McLean →
  Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• The Jog and Jam for Mental Health →
  , Potomac
  8:00 am
• CongressionalKIDS: Guacamole Making at Taco Bamba, Congressional Plaza →
  Congressional Plaza, 154 Congressional Ln, Rockville
  11:00 am
• Echo Arts Festival →
  Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
  12:00 pm
• "Bad Faith 2026" - Documentary Film Screening & Discussion →
  St John's Episcopal Church, 6701 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase
  12:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Learn How to Paint in Watercolor →
  Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
  9:30 am
Tuesday September 29
• LWVMC Voters' Guide Now Available →
  Libraries and Recreational Centers
  9:00 am
• Unforced Errors: 15 Bad Decisions That Changed American History →
  Washington Metro Oasis at the Macy's Home Store
  10:30 am
Wednesday September 30
• Trending Topics: Confused by Judicial Elections? →
  Free Webinar
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Chevy Chase

• Ashlin Barry Wins USA's First-Ever Under-23 Road Race… (usacycling.org)
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Potomac

• Maret - Primary on First Floor in Private Wing Plan, PCI - 20854, Potomac, MD 20854 (zillow.com)
• One occupant rescued from fire at North Kensington assisted living facility (wjla.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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