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In today's newsletter:

  • Bethesda golfer storms to college title in just her second event
  • What did this wooded Bethesda rancher fetch after four weeks?
  • How could the Friendship Heights plan reshape Bethesda's southern gateway?

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Abigail Avallone Claims Share of Individual Title at Elon Invitational (tribeathletics.com) — A freshman golfer from Bethesda claimed a share of the individual title at the Elon Invitational, powering William & Mary to a strong second-place team finish. In just her second college tournament, she fired a bogey-free final-round 68 and tied one of the best 54-hole scores in school history, underscoring how a local athlete is already making waves at the collegiate level.
   

2. Under Contract: A Tudor In Forest Hills; A Rancher In Bethesda (urbanturf.com) — A high-end ranch home on Melody Lane, just minutes from downtown Bethesda, recently went under contract after about four weeks on the market. The 5,000-square-foot property features a renovated primary suite, updated systems, and wooded acreage, offering a snapshot of current demand and pricing for luxury single-family homes in Bethesda.
   

3. Friendship Heights residents are calling on planners to protect the urban area's green spaces (wtop.com) — Montgomery County planners recently heard from dozens of residents at a public hearing in downtown Bethesda about the new Friendship Heights Sector Plan. Speakers split between concerns over taller buildings and hopes for more housing and economic activity, as the county updates a long-standing plan that will shape development just south of Bethesda for years to come.
   

4. Montgomery County Closes Record $143.9 Million in Affordable Housing Loans (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County has closed a record $143.9 million in loans this year to support nearly 2,000 affordable housing units, including new investments and preservation efforts in Bethesda. Projects like Tilbury Gardens and other local developments aim to keep rents accessible for households earning 30% to 70% of area median income, directly affecting current and future Bethesda residents.
   

5. Hens Need a Break Fast: James Cromwell Calls on Marriott to Serve Vegan Eggs (peta.org) — From Bethesda, an animal-rights campaign is pressing Marriott—whose headquarters are in the area—to offer vegan JUST Egg at all its hotels worldwide. Actor James Cromwell, working with PETA, argues that so-called cage-free eggs still involve serious animal welfare concerns and says expanding plant-based breakfast options would meet growing demand for more ethical, sustainable food choices.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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