🌱 Patch AM: Hyattsville teen killed in DC; what police want you to know

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In today's newsletter:

• Hyattsville teen killed in DC; what police want you to know
• How high can DeMatha climb after its latest blowout win?

Also on today's calendar: Admissions Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 17-year-old Hyattsville girl identified as victim in fatal DC double shooting (fox5dc.com) — A 17-year-old girl from Hyattsville, identified as Daniyah Ford, was killed in a double shooting Saturday evening on New Hampshire Avenue in Northwest D.C. Police are searching for two male suspects who may have fled in a black sedan and are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
   

• USA TODAY Sports Super 15 East region football rankings, Week 8 (usatoday.com) — Hyattsville's DeMatha Catholic football team is ranked 12th in USA TODAY's East Region Super 15 after a dominant 42-6 win over Mt. Zion Prep. The Stags, now 5-1, next host Our Lady of Good Counsel on Friday, Oct. 9, in a key regional matchup that could further boost their standing.
   

📸 Around Hyattsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hyattsville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Admissions Open House →
  Edmund Burke School, 4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Hyattsville Figure Drawing Group Meetup →
  Helen C. Frederick Gallery, Pyramid Atlantic, 4318 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
  6:00 pm
• DMV Connections - A Business/Professional Mixer →
  Miller's Ale House, 3430 East-West Highway, Hyattsville
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Photopolymer and Letterpress for Graphic Designers →
  Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 4318 Gallatin St, Hyattsville
• Coffee with A Cop →
  7-Eleven, 3599 East West Hwy, Hyattsville
  8:30 am
• Seated Exercise Class for Older Adults →
  Hyattsville City Building, Hyattsville
  10:00 am
• Digital Literacy Class →
  4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
  12:00 pm
• Free Zumba Fitness Class! →
  Hyattsville City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Through the Dark, the Light Beckons with Dissonance Dance Theatre →
  Prince George's Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Through the Dark, the Light Beckons with Dissonance Dance Theatre →
  Prince George's Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show with Bright Star Touring Theatre →
  Prince George's Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville
  10:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Around the World with Bright Star Touring Theatre →
  Prince George's Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

College Park

• University of Maryland Police Search College Park for 22-Year-Old Student Dilan Shaan Ashar After He Was Last Seen in Terrapin Trail Garage Early Friday (centralrecorder.com)
• New Maryland Food Truck Offers Globally Inspired Stuffed Smash Burgers (mocoshow.com)
• New Teams Arrive in Top 10 of Latest Big Ten Power Rankings (kentucky.com)

Greenbelt

• What to know about crucial Moore-Cox governor's race debate showdown (heraldmailmedia.com)

Silver Spring

• Cat Killed, Woman Suffers Burn Injuries After MoCo Apartment Fire (patch.com)

Ok Hyattsville! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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