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Hi there, Hyattsville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What PepsiCo's 143 Hyattsville layoffs mean for local workers now.
  • Interested in a full-time banking job right here in Hyattsville?
  • National installer certification program is launching from a new Hyattsville facility.

Also on today's calendar: The W. Allen Taylor Quintet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Food and Beverage Company Lays Off 143 Workers at Maryland Facility (whatnow.com) — PepsiCo has laid off 143 workers at its Pepsi Place bottling facility in Hyattsville as it shuts down manufacturing and warehouse operations there, a major blow for local families and the nearby Cheverly community. Affected employees will receive pay and health coverage through mid-November, plus some re-employment support, while PepsiCo cites modernization and changing consumer demand behind the closure.
   

• Job ID:26034199 - Relationship Banker - Hyattsville, Maryland (bankofamerica.com) — A full-time Relationship Banker position is open with Bank of America in Hyattsville, offering 40 hours a week and requiring some weekend or extended hours. The role focuses on helping walk-in clients with transactions, digital banking tools, and broader financial needs while following strict risk and compliance standards. Candidates need at least a high school diploma and strong customer-facing skills.
   

• PRINTING United Alliance Selects Installation United to Lead PDAA Installer Certification and Training (wideformatimpressions.com) — A new Installation United training facility in Hyattsville will become the launch point for a national installer certification program tied to the PRINTING United Alliance. That means local graphics, sign, and wallcovering installers could access hands-on education and credentials close to home. The program aims to standardize skills, expand career pathways, and better connect certified installers with paying projects.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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