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Morning Bethesda! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beloved Bethesda cookie shop closes as chain shuts down nationwide
  • What changes will MCPS make after a swastika at Walter Johnson?
  • See how a 1950s Bethesda home became a modern showpiece

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cookie Chain Chip City Abruptly Closes Locations (patch.com) — Bethesda cookie lovers are losing a favorite spot as Chip City shuts down its shop on Elm Street along with all its locations nationwide after business struggles. The closure leaves a dessert gap in the Shoppes of Bethesda, though an Arlington bakery is temporarily honoring Chip City gift cards and hiring for new positions.
   

• MCPS promises 'dialogue' to address antisemitism (bethesdamagazine.com) — MCPS is pledging ongoing dialogue with Jewish clergy and advocates after a swastika was found at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda and other incidents were reported across the county. District leaders say they're exploring stronger training, clearer guidelines, and more explicit communication, while Jewish organizations are pressing for faster, concrete action to protect students now.
   

• Wing House, Bethesda, Maryland (e-architect.com) — A striking renovation of the Wing House on Wyandot Court in Bethesda has transformed a 1950s split-level into a three-story, 5,000-square-foot modern home with a dramatic butterfly roof. Architects reconfigured every interior space, added a two-story living and dining area, and created a new owner's suite, gym, and upgraded systems while retaining over half of the original structure.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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