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🌱 Patch AM: Why Maryland’s home streak ended under the lights in College Park

Coming up on the College Park Patch calendar: Infusing Taste: Bottling Flavor in Bitters and Shrubs

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What's up College Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Maryland's home streak ended under the lights in College Park

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

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cooler with occasional rain, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Cool with occasional rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia Tech Beats Maryland 35-26: James Franklin Starts 3-0 (thekeyplay.com) — A packed night in College Park saw Maryland's home winning streak snapped as Virginia Tech rolled to a 35–26 victory behind a fast-starting offense and standout play from quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer. Despite Malik Washington's big passing numbers, the Terps' late rally fell short, leaving Maryland fans with early-season questions about defense, play-calling, and how the team will respond after losing a major nonconference test at home.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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