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In today's newsletter:
See where police logged auto thefts in Potomac's district Thursday
Also on today's calendar: Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Five Auto Thefts, Two Stolen Airbags and Gunfire at Long Branch Park Included in August 20th Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Two vehicle thefts in a police district that includes Potomac topped Thursday's local crime activity, alongside a reported gun threat at a nearby convenience store and gunfire reports at Long Branch Park. The countywide summary also notes multiple stolen vehicles and airbags in surrounding communities, giving Potomac residents a snapshot of nearby safety concerns.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Researchers pooled four national health studies from the United States, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Canada — 1. 48 million adults in all, followed for 15 years through official death records. They compared people who kept smoking, people who had quit at… (Nextdoor Normandy Hills)
Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Fresh Cut Produce Clerk in Bethesda. Apply here.
Quadrant posted a job opening for Medical Biller in Bethesda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Potomac here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Bethesda
Grammy-winner Ledisi brings Dinah Washington, her own music and a reverence for history to Strathmore (wtop.com)
Virginia lender to acquire Forbright's DC-area branches (bankingdive.com)
Forbright Inc (FRBT) Sells Legacy Branches, Focuses on Digital G (gurufocus.com)
Bethesda
New Bethesda Salon Puts Grooming, Community Under One Roof (patch.com)
Conemaugh Twp. man recognized by Navy as Senior Sailor of the Quarter (cumberlink.com)
The Napkin Network supports families' baby needs (dcnewsnow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!