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Coffee in hand, College Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why UMD College Park is going after a cannabis company's name
  • Why College Park's Rotary just earned a major regional advocacy award
  • How former College Park mayor's arrest is drawing national political scrutiny

Also on today's calendar: DC Sketch Comedy Happy Hour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sun mixing with clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Not those Terps: UMD threatens legal action against cannabis product company over nameNot those Terps: UMD threatens legal action against cannabis product company over name (cbsnews.com) — The University of Maryland in College Park has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Terps USA, a cannabis-related company, demanding it drop its name, logo, and trademark. School lawyers argue the business dilutes the well-known Terrapins "Terps" brand, a move that could shape how local entrepreneurs reference UMD's identity in future marketing.
   

• 25 years after 9/11, three Heidenberger cousins honor a family legacy by standing together for St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families (cathstan.org) — A recent Hope Blossoms fundraiser for St. Ann's Center honored the Rotary Club of College Park with a major advocacy award, recognizing local volunteers' long-running support for vulnerable mothers and children. The event also celebrated a family's 9/11 legacy and highlighted how new generations, including local businesses and schools, are stepping up to sustain St. Ann's housing, childcare, and support programs.
   

• Maryland Mayor Arrested on Child-Porn Charges Visited White House at Least Six Times; Called Pete Buttigieg His 'buddy' and Mentor (rightspeak.net) — College Park residents are learning more about former mayor Patrick Wojahn's March arrest on dozens of child pornography charges, which prompted his resignation as the city's leader. National outlets are highlighting his past visits to the Biden White House and his political ties to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, while local police continue handling the criminal investigation.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Story Cannabis Co. Shift Lead in Hyattsville, MD (syracuse.com)
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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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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