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Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Maryland Gets F in New Public-Sector Labor Report (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Graduate assistants at the University of Maryland's College Park campus won the right to unionize under a new state law, though bargaining won't begin until 2028. The report explains why a free‑market think tank still gives Maryland an F on public‑sector labor laws and previews a November ballot question on binding arbitration for some state employees.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I recently moved to College Park. I am 72 and a widow. I am healthy and active and looking for any neighborhood activities,, clubs, senior centers etc. I like to dance so any… (Nextdoor Woods North)
EMCOR Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time General Cleaner NARA II (Work Schedule M-F 6pm - 10pm) in College Park. Apply here.
Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - 4658 in College Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near College Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greenbelt
Dozens volunteer their time to restore New Deal Cafe as a third space (thebanner.com)
New Construction Homes in Greenbelt MD (zillow.com)
The owners of this store, the only one of its kind in Prince George's Co., want everyone to get moving (wtop.com)
STRecruiting Notebook 9-14: South Carolina hands out more football offers over the weekend; Additional visitors at USC and Clemson identified; USC adds another baseball commitment (sportstalksc.com)
Sculpture Exhibit Honors Survivors, Victims of Gender-Based Violence (umd.edu)
Bethesda
Fleeing Driver Dies After Jumping Off I-495 Overpass In Montgomery Co.: State Police (patch.com)
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