Good morning Upper Marlboro! 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 Upper Marlboro tobacco fields inspired a cigar now facing Big Tobacco
Also on today's calendar: New Dash In Opens August 24 in Upper Marlboro with Free Beverages for a Year for First 50 Guests and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: A few t-storms, some severe, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 71.
Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Philip Morris USA Sues Don Abram Harris Cigars Over "Marlboro Man" Cigar (halfwheel.com) — A new federal lawsuit over the "Marlboro Man" cigar now pits Philip Morris USA directly against Don Abram Harris Cigars, whose founder drew inspiration from his father's work in Upper Marlboro tobacco fields. The case centers on trademark rights and whether consumers might confuse the small Maryland company's cigar with Philip Morris' iconic Marlboro brand, with billions of dollars and future sales potentially at stake.
Playday at the Library Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room 11:00 am
Friday August 21
Fresh Voices Open Mic Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room 4:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Q the HANDYMAN. I want to give a shout out to Q the HANDYMAN after posting on this site for a handyman that would put up a screen for me on my deck. The screen… (Nextdoor Brock Hall)
Beechtree Townhouse taking in water on first floor! anyone had issues with water and moisture coming into beechtree townhouse built by Ryan Homes? What foundation water issue company to reach out to?… (Nextdoor Beechtree)
BOTH, Inc. dba Golden Corral posted a job opening for Dishwasher Evening Shifts in Upper Marlboro. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forestville
Father Michael Murray, longtime director of Catholic Cemeteries, dies at age 76 (cathstan.org)
District Heights
Maryland conditionally awards five new electric vehicle charging projects (baltimorefishbowl.com)
D.C. man pleads guilty to Bailey's Crossroads carjackings, regional spree (ffxnow.com)
Annapolis
1 Person Dead, Another Injured After House Collapses In Annapolis (patch.com)
Ok Upper Marlboro! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!