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Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• US 29 Flash Bus to launch with 4 new stops in Howard County (dcnewsnow.com) — Starting Sept. 8, riders in Downtown Silver Spring will get new weekday rush-hour Flash Bus service every 15–20 minutes straight to Downtown Columbia, with added stops at major Howard County hubs. The free-to-ride BRT line will link Silver Spring residents to jobs, the RTA network, and future developments like Viva White Oak, while Howard County riders gain direct access to Metro, MARC, and dozens of Ride On routes.
• 12 Most Interesting Museums in Maryland That Are Anything but Boring (myfamilytravels.com) — One of Maryland's most unusual museums is right in Silver Spring: the National Museum of Health and Medicine on Linden Lane, featuring medical history artifacts from Lincoln-era surgery to modern anatomy exhibits. A broader roundup also spotlights 11 other engaging museums across Maryland, from Baltimore's visionary art and children's museums to Potomac's Glenstone and coastal sculpture gardens, giving locals fresh day-trip ideas.
• Chiefs DB is part of an exclusive group from the 2026 NFL Draft (usatoday.com) — A new Kansas City Chiefs defensive back, Mansoor Delane, traces his roots to Silver Spring before starring at Archbishop Spalding and reaching the NFL as a first-round pick. His journey highlights the often-overlooked football talent emerging from the broader DMV, giving local fans another hometown player to follow on Sundays.
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