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Good morning to you Crofton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are Honda owners in Crofton at risk from air bag thieves?
  • How do Anne Arundel nonprofits support Crofton families every day?
  • How did an invasive, land‑walking fish first surface in Crofton?

Also on today's calendar: Piney Orchard Street Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Air Bag Theft Spree Targets Honda Vehicles in Glen Burnie, Odenton and Crofton (eyeonannapolis.net) — Crofton residents are being warned after a string of overnight air bag thefts from Honda vehicles in Glen Burnie, Odenton, and Crofton, with several incidents tied to local neighborhoods. Police urge drivers to park in well‑lit areas, lock vehicles, remove visible valuables, and consider extra security like steering‑wheel locks and cameras. Anyone with security footage or information is asked to contact county police.
   

• Celebrating National Nonprofit Day in Anne Arundel County (aacounty.org) — Crofton neighbors are part of a countywide salute to nonprofits on National Nonprofit Day, recognizing organizations that support residents from Brooklyn Park to Deale and Crofton to Annapolis. The piece notes that nonprofits employ a significant share of Maryland's workforce and recently received $2 million in county grants. It encourages locals to donate, volunteer, or advocate to strengthen these services.
   

• 50,000 eggs per female: why this Asian fish now worries wildlife officials (a-z-animals.com) — Crofton holds a unique place in environmental history as the site of the first confirmed U.S. sighting of the invasive northern snakehead fish back in 2002. This air‑breathing, land‑wriggling predator now threatens waterways across many states, prompting officials to urge anglers to kill and report any they catch. The story explains why they're so destructive and how to tell them from native fish.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 10
  • Calvert County Community Car Seat Event
    Maryland State Parks Prince Frederick Vol. Fire Dept,450 Solomons Island Rd S,Prince Frederick,MD
    4:00 pm
  • Aquaculture Coordinating Council Meeting
    Maryland State Parks Annapolis, MD 21401
    4:30 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • Baltimore City Community Car Seat Check
    Maryland State Parks Old Town Fire Station,1100 Hillen St,Baltimore,MD 21202
    10:00 am
  • DISABILITIES IN DEMOCRACY: Fascism vs. Democracy Part II →
    The Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 100 Community Place, Crownsville
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For all you Husky lovers, there is a dog named Sarge at the Prince George's County Animal Shelter who could use a great home.
    He arrived as a stray on August 28th. He is a very friendly guy who seems to be house broken. If anyone out there can foster or adopt him, please do… (Nextdoor Cedar Grove)
  • Beautiful Ingram is available to adopt at the Prince George's County Animal Shelter.
    He's a stunning mixed breed 2 year old who has attended playgroup. He deserves a loving, forever home. I know there's someone out there who wants to… (Nextdoor Cedar Grove)
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Bowie. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in BOWIE, MD S12707 in Bowie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crofton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Odenton

Crownsville

  • Anne Arundel County Fair Brings Animals, Rides, Concerts, and Contests to Crownsville (eyeonannapolis.net)
  • ⭐ Cute Kid Contest at the Anne Arundel County Fair - September 20th (macaronikid.com)

Bowie

  • Driver Sentenced In Prince George's Mom's Death (patch.com)
  • Police Investigate After Woman Dies Days After Being Hit By Vehicle In Landover (patch.com)
  • Prince George's Ceremonies Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)

Ok Crofton! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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