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  • Meet the Potomac-based CEO just named a top Maryland leader
  • What crimes were reported in the district that includes parts of Potomac?

Also on today's calendar: MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy with some sun, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds; cool, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Top Women Leaders of Maryland for 2026 (thewomenweadmire.com) — One of Maryland’s top women leaders, training CEO Sharon Sloane, lives right in Potomac and loves walking in nearby Great Falls Park. She’s among many honorees recognized for driving innovation in fields from housing and banking to technology, conservation, and veteran support, showcasing the influence Maryland women have across business, government, and nonprofits.    

• MCPD Reports Multiple Burglaries, Hate Incidents Across County on April 27 (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County Police logged several April 27 crimes, including burglaries and a hate incident in the 2nd District, which covers parts of Potomac along with Bethesda and Chevy Chase. Additional vehicle theft, vandalism, and hate-related incidents were reported in Silver Spring, Wheaton, Aspen Hill, Gaithersburg, and Germantown. These summaries highlight only selected calls, not every incident that day.    

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🗞 Nearby News

Rockville

  • Theory Jiu Jitsu Opening in Rockville With Community-Focused Grand Opening on May 9 (mocoshow.com)
  • US Claims Top Honors at Intl Chidon HaTanach (jewishlink.news)
  • ‘Historic': Sophomore becomes first Northwood High student to serve on county school board since 1978 (bethesdamagazine.com)

Gaithersburg

  • Maryland Twisters MoCo Brings Home Multiple Top Finishes from Nationals in Orlando (mocoshow.com)
  • You'll Want To Order Everything On The Menu At This Beloved Maryland Diner (familydestinationsguide.com)

Germantown

  • MoCo's Largest Flea Market Returns This Weekend (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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