🌱 See what’s new at La Plata’s upgraded Wills Memorial Park playground.
La Plata, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readHello La Plata! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s new at La Plata’s upgraded Wills Memorial Park playground.
- How did La Plata High stack up in new state rankings?
- Why Wells’ family wants La Plata murder suspect kept behind bars.
Also on today's calendar: Old Mill Girls JV Soccer @ La Plata and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Very warm with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Playground Brings Inclusive Play, La Plata History To Wills Memorial Park (thebaynet.com) — Families in La Plata can now enjoy a fully rebuilt, inclusive playground at Wills Memorial Park, featuring accessible equipment, a rubber safety surface, and shaded seating. A new train-themed structure highlights the town’s history with the La Plata seal and 1888 incorporation year. Tennis and basketball courts will be resurfaced soon, with hoops reinstalled afterward at the St. Mary’s Avenue park. 
• North Point Leads Charles County's 8 High Schools in New U.S. News Rankings (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — New rankings place La Plata High School second in Charles County and 105th in Maryland, with a 94% graduation rate and the county’s highest College Readiness Index. North Point High in Waldorf takes the top county spot overall, but La Plata’s exam participation and success stand out. The data offers La Plata families a snapshot of how local schools compare statewide.
• Family Of Bradrick Wells Outraged Over Possible Release Of La Plata Murder Suspect (thebaynet.com) — Relatives of Bradrick Wells are urging community support as the man accused in his March killing, a La Plata resident, returns to Charles County court for a status hearing on Thursday, Aug. 27. The family wants him kept in custody until trial and is asking supporters to attend, wear “Justice for Brad Wells” shirts, and focus on accountability and public safety.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Crossland Boys Varsity Soccer @ La Plata →
La Plata High School, 6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
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Cuddle Time
La Plata Branch Library La Plata Branch -
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Morning Story Time
La Plata Branch Library La Plata Branch -
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Old Mill Girls JV Soccer @ La Plata →
La Plata High School, 6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
4:30 pm -
Crossland Varsity Football @ La Plata →
La Plata High School, 6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
10:00 am -
Crossland Boys Varsity Soccer @ La Plata →
La Plata High School, 6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
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STEM Club @ La Plata Branch!
La Plata Branch Library La Plata Branch -
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Baby Music & Movement
La Plata Branch Library La Plata Branch -
5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Flag football scrimmage vs. St. Charles, Lackey and Thomas Stone @
McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
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Golf Match vs. Various Schools @ Chesapeake Hills Golf Course
McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
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JV Girls Volleyball vs. North Point @ North Point H.S.
McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
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JV Boys Soccer vs. St. Mary's @ MHS
McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I don’t understand why the mail person on Penns Hill can’t pick up mail going out.
Do they not know that a flag in upwards position means there is something in the box to be mailed???? (Nextdoor Penns Hill) - Thank you, Charles County residents, for helping us recycle right by keeping plastic bags and cart liners out of your blue recycling carts!
When recyclables are placed loose inside the cart, they can be sorted without tangling up the sorting machine and have a better chance of becoming… (Nextdoor )
- College of Southern Maryland posted a job opening for Temporary Adult Education Instructor Applicant Pool in La Plata. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry in La Plata. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Plata here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waldorf
- Waldorf Woman Arrested After Punching and Swinging Knife at Husband Domestic Dispute (smnewsnet.com)
- Waldorf Man Faces First-Degree Assault Charge After Striking Lieutenant With Four-Wheeler in Charles County (smnewsnet.com)
- Charles schools welcomes students back (somdnews.com)
Indian Head
- Police, U.S. Marshals Service Seeking Indian Head Man Wanted for Armed Carjacking and Robbery (smnewsnet.com)
- 9 Overhyped Maryland Towns That Aren't Worth Your Time or Money (myfamilytravels.com)
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