Good morning Capitol Heights! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Capitol Heights residents tied to multi-state retail theft ring, prosecutors say
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
- Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 4 Marylanders Charged In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring (patch.com) — Several Capitol Heights residents are among those charged in a multi-state organized retail theft ring that authorities say targeted stores in Prince George's County and beyond. Federal and state indictments allege more than $48,000 in goods were stolen and resold online between October 2025 and April 2026. If convicted, some defendants face up to five years in federal prison.
📸 Around Capitol Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Capitol Heights
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Friday August 21 - Professional Duty Days for All Teachers
H. Winship Wheatley Early Childhood Center All Schools and Centers - Fresh Voices Open Mic
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
4:00 pm Saturday August 22 - Town of Capitol Heights Toastmasters Club [TOCHTMC] In-person Meeting →
Capitol Heights, MD Calendar, 1 Capitol Heights BLVD, Capitol Heights
12:30 pm Sunday August 23 - Grocery Giveaway →
Capitol Heights, MD Calendar, 1 Capitol Heights Blvd., Capitol Heights Monday August 24 - Student Orientation Day, Half Day
H. Winship Wheatley Early Childhood Center All Schools and Centers - Play and Learn
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings -
11:00 am - Computer Basics
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
2:00 pm Tuesday August 25 - First Day of School for All Students
H. Winship Wheatley Early Childhood Center All Schools and Centers
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 20 - Pins and Needles
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
10:00 am - Caseworker in the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg -
10:30 am - Playday at the Library: I'm Ready for Kindergarten
Hillcrest Heights Branch Library Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
11:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Office Pride posted a job opening for Cleaning Team Member in Capitol Heights. Apply here.
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Capitol Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Capitol Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
District Heights
- Maryland conditionally awards five new electric vehicle charging projects (baltimorefishbowl.com)
- D.C. man pleads guilty to Bailey's Crossroads carjackings, regional spree (ffxnow.com)
Suitland
- Jennifer Lovick Marshall Featured on a Full Page in the Summer 2026 Issue of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine (prentissheadlight.com)
- Trump: Census Bureau Finds Over 24,000 Noncitizens Voted Illegally In 2020 — And The Number Will Explode (cdm.press)
Forestville
- Father Michael Murray, longtime director of Catholic Cemeteries, dies at age 76 (cathstan.org)
Ok Capitol Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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