🌱 Patch AM: Which SPX comics stars are coming to People’s Book in Takoma Park?

Hey there, Takoma Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which SPX comics stars are coming to People's Book in Takoma Park?
• See why SOKO's Takoma Park cheesesteak is turning regional heads
• What recent crime trends affect Takoma Park's wider police district?

Also on today's calendar: MidAtlantic Walk & Roll To Cure FSHD and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Sun, some clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Small Press Expo has announced its City Wide Events for SPX 2026 (graphicpolicy.com) — Takoma Park will host one of this year's Small Press Expo citywide events, with cartoonists Kim Deitch and Noah Van Sciver appearing at People's Book on Westmoreland Avenue. Their talk joins a packed SPX schedule across the D.C. region from September 10–15, giving local comics fans a chance to meet acclaimed creators close to home.
   

• Popular Philly Cheesesteak Named Named Among D.C., Maryland, and Virginia's '40 Essential Dishes' (mocoshow.com) — A Takoma Park favorite just earned major regional recognition: SOKO Butcher's Philly cheesesteak was named one of The Washington Post's "40 Essential Dishes of D.C." The shop, opened in 2022, has built a strong following with its locally sourced meats and standout sandwiches, and has even expanded into Virginia after booming demand.
   

• Robbery, Auto Thefts and School Weapons Incidents Included in September 3 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County Police have released a September 3 crime summary for districts that include Takoma Park, noting a recovered stolen motorcycle and a robbery in nearby Silver Spring. Other incidents involved vehicle thefts in Germantown and Gaithersburg and two students found with weapons at a school, offering residents a snapshot of regional safety concerns.
   

📸 Around Takoma Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Takoma Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• MidAtlantic Walk & Roll To Cure FSHD →
  Alpha Ridge Park, 11685 Old Frederick Rd,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 6
• Free Adult Self-Defense Class in Takoma Park, MD →
  Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park
  1:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Fall Session Opens, Sept. 8 →
  Knock On Wood Tap Studio, 6925 Willow St NW, Washington
  5:03 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Reformed at the Barre - September 2026 Series →
  Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park
  8:00 am
• Crossroads Farmers Market →
  Crossroads Farmers Market, Anne St. @ University Blvd. East, Takoma Park
  10:30 am
• Crossroads Farmers Market's 20th Season Celebration! →
  Crossroads Farmers Market, Anne St. @ University Blvd. East, Takoma Park
  12:30 pm
• Taylor Unplugged: A Taylor Swift Acoustic Ensemble →
  School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park
  5:30 pm
• City Council Regular Meeting →
  7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Irish Dance for Kids →
  School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park
  5:45 pm
• Beginner Irish dance for kids →
  School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park
  5:45 pm
• Booker Book Club →
  People's Book, 7014-A Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• A Monument to Comedy - Sketch Comedy Show →
  DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Silver Spring

• Martin Amini performing at Punch Line! (fox40.com)
• Man arrested in connection with Silver Spring armed robbery (dcnewsnow.com)
• Keith Miller Counseling Highlights Research On Chronic Anger And How Few People Seek Treatment For It (pressreleasecc.com)

Chevy Chase

• David Lynn Horst 1949-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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