🌱 Patch AM: Were you awake when this 4 a.m. Takoma Park robbery happened?

What's up Takoma Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Were you awake when this 4 a.m. Takoma Park robbery happened?

Also on today's calendar: High Holidays at Mishkan Torah and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Robbed at Gunpoint After Being Dropped Off Outside of Residence (mocoshow.com) — Takoma Park Police are investigating an armed street robbery that happened early Sunday in the 6700 block of Prince George's Avenue, when two men confronted a resident just after he was dropped off at home. No injuries were reported, but one suspect showed a handgun and both fled toward D.C. Residents with any information are urged to contact Takoma Park Police.
   

📸 Around Takoma Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Takoma Park

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• High Holidays at Mishkan Torah →
  Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Free Adult Self-Defense Class in Takoma Park, MD →
  Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park
  1:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Caseworker in the Library
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
  10:00 am
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• YFS Seniors Event →
  City of College Park Seniors City Facilities > College Park Woods Club - 3545 Marlbrough Way Su
  9:30 am
• Caseworker in the Library
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
  10:00 am
• Basketball - 18+ Drop-in
  Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
  10:00 am
• Pins and Needles
  New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
  10:00 am
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
  Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville -
  10:30 am
• Little Ones - Drop-in
  Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
  10:30 am
• Volleyball - 55+ Drop-In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  11:30 am
• Play and Grow: Ages 0-3
  New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
  2:00 pm
• Movie Night: Michael →
  Brentwood, MD Calendar Brentwood, MD 20722
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Emergency Alert
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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Takoma 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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