Good morning Riverdale Park! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
How Templeton Elementary's opening could change school options in Riverdale Park.
Also on today's calendar: DivorceCare and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What's new at D.C.-area schools for the 2026-27 school year (axios.com) — Families in Riverdale Park will see a big change this fall with the opening of Templeton Elementary School, one of Prince George's County's two new schools. The roundup also highlights new phone restrictions, security measures, and technology changes across D.C.-area school systems that may affect local students who attend regional schools.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
A Beloved Dog's Painful Injury Has One Local Family Asking for Help For more than 15 years, Charlie Bear has been more than just a pet—he has been a loyal companion, source of comfort, and beloved member of his... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
PMM Companies posted a job opening for Temp-General Cleaner in Hyattsville. Apply here.
Constellation Energy posted a job opening for Control Room Operator in College Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverdale Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hyattsville
33-Year-Old Man Found Shot to Death Behind Wheel in Hyattsville Area (shorenewsnetwork.com)
How Terps Spent the Summer Doing Good in 2026 (umd.edu)
Montgomery County Native Jordan Hawkins Headed to Memphis in Reported Trade (mocoshow.com)
College Park
UMD Alum and Wife Make $1M Gift to Scholarship… (umd.edu)
Gov. Wes Moore launches AI tool to provide business insight into Maryland communities (dbknews.com)
Terps Win Third Straight In Three-Set Victory Over George Mason - University of Maryland Athletics (umterps.com)
Bowie
Prince George's Educator, Former Air Force Cryptologic Linguist A Finalist For MD Teacher Of The Year (patch.com)
Ok Riverdale 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!