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In today's newsletter:

  • Try kosher deli favorites at Bowie's Jewish Community Day ballgame
  • Could a Bowie training center jump-start your career in the trades?
  • Orioles phenom returns after quick rehab stop in Double-A Bowie

Also on today's calendar: Back to School Night at the Baysox! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A few t-storms, some severe, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kosher Concession Stand Makes Debut At Jewish Community Day Event (patch.com) — Bowie residents can sample classic kosher deli favorites at Prince George's Stadium during the Chesapeake Baysox Jewish Community Day, hosted with Chabad of Bowie. The new kosher concession stand will offer items like Moses in a Basket, latkes, deli roll, egg rolls and knishes, giving locals a chance to enjoy Jewish flavors and culture without leaving town.
   

• 'Earn While You Learn': Getting Into Trades Through Apprenticeship (washingtoninformer.com) — A major union training center in Bowie is highlighted as part of a broader push to help residents "earn while they learn" through paid apprenticeships in trades. The story explains how local union programs combine full-time work, free classroom training, and strong benefits, while stressing that success still requires long hours, commitment, and a willingness to keep learning as technology changes.
   

• Orioles reinstate Samuel Basallo, option Jeremiah Jackson (thebanner.com) — Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo is back from a shoulder injury after a brief rehab stint that included one game with Double-A Bowie, where he went 1-for-9 with a double. His return reshapes Baltimore's lineup and catching situation, while the club sends Jeremiah Jackson to Triple-A and awaits another rehabber's return later this month.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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