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

In today's newsletter:

  • Innovative Hans Zimmer-backed piano school debuts on Wisconsin Avenue
  • Why were Bethesda's license plate reader cameras attacked amid rising auto thefts?
  • How a closed-door NIH meeting in Bethesda could reshape research funding

Also on today's calendar: MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Piano School Backed By Hans Zimmer Opens 1st MD Branch (patch.com) — Bethesda residents now have access to Payam Music, a piano school backed by composer Hans Zimmer that just opened its first Maryland location on Wisconsin Avenue. Using an alphanumeric notation system, the school aims to help students progress to diploma-level skills in about four years, with one-on-one courses and U.S.-only virtual options. A second nearby location is planned for Potomac.
   

2. With auto thefts on the rise, five license plate readers are vandalized in MoCo (bethesdamagazine.com) — Bethesda residents should know that two police license plate reader cameras in town were recently vandalized, even as auto thefts climb nearly 17% across Montgomery County this year. Police say most cameras are already repaired and emphasize that automated readers help track stolen cars, while also outlining privacy safeguards and practical tips to keep your vehicle from being targeted.
   

3. AAI Leaders Meet with NIH Officials to Discuss Shared Priorities (aai.org) — National immunology leaders recently spent a day at NIH's Bethesda campus discussing how new federal funding strategies, animal research rules, and support for early-career scientists will shape future biomedical research. While the conversation centers on national policy, it highlights Bethesda's role as a hub where major NIH decisions affecting labs nationwide are being debated and refined.
   

4. Men's Rowing Coach (uwbadgers.com) — A new assistant coach for Wisconsin men's rowing grew up in Bethesda before building a three-decade career leading top collegiate and club crews. Local readers may enjoy following how this hometown native returns to his alma mater, bringing national-level coaching experience and an impressive record of racing and endurance sports achievements.
   

5. NSA Leverages White House Directives to Gain Access to AI (pymnts.com) — NSA leaders used a Bethesda intelligence forum to outline plans for broad access to powerful AI models under new White House directives. For local residents, it's a reminder that high-level national security and technology debates are unfolding right here, as agencies seek early access to cutting-edge systems to test cybersecurity risks and avoid overreliance on any single tech company.
   

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