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Morning College Park! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How College Park changed after the deadly 2001 campus tornado
  • How Microsoft's new quantum hub could reshape jobs in College Park.
  • Which College Park shuttle routes now run fully electric this semester?

Also on today's calendar: Infusing Taste: Bottling Flavor in Bitters and Shrubs and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rather cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Twenty-five years later, father reflects on tornado that killed his daughters at UMD (dbknews.com) — Twenty‑five years after a deadly F3 tornado tore across College Park and the University of Maryland, locals and former officials are still reckoning with its physical damage and emotional toll. A father remembers his daughters, two UMD students killed when their car was thrown over Denton Hall, while city leaders and meteorologists reflect on how the tragedy spurred stronger warning systems and preparedness in College Park.
   

2. Microsoft Opens Quantum Research Center At University Of MD (patch.com) — Microsoft has opened a new Quantum Discovery Center in College Park's Discovery District, strengthening the University of Maryland's role in this fast-growing industry and promising new local jobs and investment. Backed by the Capital of Quantum Initiative, the hub is part of more than $500 million already pledged toward Maryland's quantum ecosystem, drawing startups and even a new U.S. headquarters to the area.
   

3. UMD DOTS expands electric Shuttle-UM bus service on campus (dbknews.com) — Electric Shuttle-UM buses are now running more frequently on key routes, including the #104 to College Park Metro and the Discovery District, giving students and nearby residents a quieter, cleaner ride. With 27 electric buses planned by 2027, riders can expect better comfort features like USB charging, improved accessibility, and smoother rides while diesel buses are gradually phased out.
   

4. No. 4 Maryland men's soccer struggles to capitalize on scoring chances, draws 2-2 with UCLA (dbknews.com) — Maryland men's soccer couldn't quite deliver a home win in College Park, settling for a 2-2 draw against UCLA despite playing up a man for the entire second half. The Terps fired 24 shots and twice came from behind, but defensive lapses and missed chances left them with their first draw of the season instead of long-awaited revenge.
   

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  • IKEA posted a job opening for Carts Attendant (12-19 Hours/week) in College Park. Apply here.
  • N4 Solutions, LLC posted a job opening for Desktop Publisher/Accessibility Specialist in Greenbelt. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near College Park here.

Ok College Park! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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