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🌱 Patch AM: Which Potomac-area streets saw crime in this weekend’s police report?

And on the Potomac Patch calendar - Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday

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Hello Potomac! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Potomac-area streets saw crime in this weekend's police report?

Also on today's calendar: Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Auto Thefts, Burglaries and Assaults Among Incidents Included in Weekend Crime Report (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County Police logged several weekend incidents in districts that include Potomac, from vehicle thefts near River Road and Pennyfield Lock Drive to burglaries, assaults, and a reported hate/bias incident elsewhere in the county. Residents in Potomac and neighboring communities can see where cars, homes, and businesses were targeted between August 21 and 23 and note areas with recent arrests.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Potomac

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 26
  • Back to School Night
    Cabin John Middle School Potomac, MD 20854
    6:00 pm
  • Basketball- Teen/Adult- Drop In
    Bette Carol Thomsen Scotland Neighborhood Rec Center Scotland Neighborhood Center
    6:00 pm
  • MCR PROGRAMS
    Potomac Community Center
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Basketball - Youth Drop-In
    Bette Carol Thomsen Scotland Neighborhood Rec Center Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center
    2:00 pm
  • Basketball- Teen/Adult- Drop In
    Bette Carol Thomsen Scotland Neighborhood Rec Center Scotland Neighborhood Center
    6:00 pm
  • Pyle Back to School Night
    Thomas W. Pyle Middle School , 6311 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD 2081
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Basketball- Youth- Drop In
    Bette Carol Thomsen Scotland Neighborhood Rec Center Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center
    2:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Town Picnic - New Date
    Town of Glen Echo 6106 Harvard Ave, Glen Echo, MD 20812
    • Thursday September 10
  • PCV Women's Group →
    Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr, Potomac
    1:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • PCV Cultural Arts Programming, with artist Susan Goldman →
    Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac
    10:30 am
    • Saturday September 12
  • Fall Community Parking Lot Sale →
    McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • DANA SUE HAS NEVER HAD A FAMILY.
    SHE'S READY FOR ONE NOW. Dana Sue is a petite, 28-pound, short-legged Beagle/Dachshund mix. She is only two years old — and until recently, almost… (Nextdoor Democracy)
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🗞 Nearby News

North Bethesda

  • Upcoming Pike & Rose Supper Club to Offer A5 Wagyu and Exclusive Memberships (mocoshow.com)
  • Troutman Pepper Locke Advises Trustar Bank in Acquisition of Forbright Bank Branches (troutman.com)
  • 2026 Customer Satisfaction Leaders: Alco Products Company Inc. (qualifiedremodeler.com)

Bethesda

  • Deli With Two Montgomery County Locations Wins Best Bagel Award (mocoshow.com)
  • WMATA Provides Updated Details on Red Line Closure Through September 6 (mocoshow.com)

Rockville

  • 1 Person Hospitalized After Car Collides With MoCo Transit Bus (patch.com)
  • New Music School Heads To Montgomery County (patch.com)

Ok Potomac! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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