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🌱 More homes, lower asking prices in Lexington Park's housing market

Lexington Park, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • More homes, lower asking prices in Lexington Park's housing market
  • Lexington Park man charged after alleged entry into Gunston Drive home
  • How Building Bridges helps Lexington Park families beyond the school day

Also on today's calendar: Monthly ARES In-Person Meeting and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
  • Friday: Cloudy, windy and cooler, with a high of 53 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lexington Park Buyers Find More Options as Prices Dip (newsbreak.com) — Homebuyers in the Lexington Park metro area had more choices in October, with active listings up nearly 39% from a year earlier. The median asking price fell 2.5% to $495,000, while homes spent a median 42 days on the market—longer than last year, but still faster than the national pace.
   

2. Lexington Park Man Faces Burglary, Resisting Arrest Charges (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — A Lexington Park man faces burglary charges after deputies say he entered a Gunston Drive home, made coffee and left when told to go. Mark Aldridge, 56, also allegedly resisted arrest when deputies found him nearby. He was released on his own recognizance, and the charges remain allegations.
   

3. Building Bridges Gala Highlights Support For St. Mary's County Children And Families (thebaynet.com) — For one Lexington Park family, Building Bridges' bus-accessible after-school program helped a grandson stay at his longtime elementary school. At its November 7 gala, the nonprofit highlighted free tutoring and mentoring, alongside assistance that helped 47 households with needs including food, housing and transportation since the previous gala.
   

4. California Man Charged With Assault and Hate Crimes After Alleged Knife Chase in Lexington Park (smnewsnet.com) — A California, Maryland, man remains held without bond after authorities say he chased two Black men with a knife on Lexington Park's South Coral Drive while shouting racial slurs. Samuel Martin Christopher, 30, faces assault and hate-crime charges. Neither man reported physical injuries, and a competency hearing is scheduled for November 18.
   

5. Two Released on Recognizance After Lexington Park Drug and Firearm Arrests (smnewsnet.com) — Two people face drug and firearm charges after a November 4 search of a Lexington Park home on Sewell Road. Thomas E. Gross and Shameka L. Harrod were released on personal recognizance, and both cases remain open. Gross's release followed a judicial finding of no probable cause for his warrantless arrest.
   

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    Saturday November 14
  • Defensive Pistol →
    Flat Broke Shooters, 48845 Saint James Church Rd, Lexington Park
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Before & After
    Garden fencing with plastic top thank you for choosing New level improvements another happy customer & satisfied customer excellent work and great… (Nextdoor Great Mills)
  • Hey Neighbors,
    I have a 5x10 area rug I would like cleaned. Can anyone recommend anyone? (Nextdoor Great Mills)
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center - Food in Lexington Park. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Lexington Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington Park here.

Ok Lexington Park! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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