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In today's newsletter:

  • What prompted a hate/bias investigation in Gaithersburg's police district Tuesday?
  • Need to register to vote in Gaithersburg before October 13? Here's how.
  • Could this recovered jewelry belong to a Gaithersburg-area burglary victim?

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain most of the time, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Auto Thefts, Armed Robbery and Hate/Bias Incident Included in September 29 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County Police reported several serious incidents from September 29, including a hate/bias case in the 6th District, which covers Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village, after an antisemitic symbol was found on a high school table. The same daily summary details multiple auto thefts, an armed robbery, and a theft from a vehicle in nearby districts, offering Gaithersburg residents a clear view of regional crime patterns.
   

2. MoCo Voter Registration Deadline Is October 13 (moderatelymoco.com) — Gaithersburg residents have until Tuesday, October 13 to register easily for the November 3 general election, either online, by text, or in person at the Board of Elections office on N. Frederick Avenue. If you miss that deadline, you can still use same-day registration during early voting or on Election Day, but you'll need to bring specific documents proving your current address.
   

3. 92-Year-Old Slept Inside as Suspected Serial Burglar Broke Into Potomac Home (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Gaithersburg-area residents are being alerted that Montgomery County police arrested a 29-year-old man they say is tied to a string of residential burglaries, including a break-in at a Potomac home while a 92-year-old slept inside. Detectives recovered jewelry they believe may belong to additional local victims and are asking anyone who recognizes the items or suspects they were targeted to contact the 4th District Investigative Section or Crime Solvers.
   

4. Rockville Ranks Among Top 20 Safest Midsize Cities in U.S. (mocoshow.com) — Rockville has been ranked among the 20 safest midsize cities in the country, and the same study places Gaithersburg at No. 22, just a few spots behind. Using FBI crime data and county-level traffic and disaster risk, the report offers a comparative snapshot of how safe nearby communities are, giving Gaithersburg residents useful context for their own city's standing.
   

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  • So today I was back at the animal shelter for a dog photoshoot.
    I'm not able to walk the dogs just yet....but it was great to see my dogs, volunteers and staff. If you are ready to adopt please visit the shelter… (Nextdoor Whetstone Run)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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