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Also, don't miss Free Chair Yoga Class for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on the Upper Marlboro Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What a $56.6M sale means for Upper Marlboro's industrial future
  • What's happening at Montpelier Farms' big fall festival this year?

Also on today's calendar: Free Chair Yoga Class for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stockbridge Buys Maryland Industrial Property for $57M (commercialobserver.com) — A 203,000-square-foot industrial building on Pepco Place in Upper Marlboro just sold for $56.6 million and is now fully leased to Harris Company, a major contractor for data centers. The facility's expansion from partial to full occupancy underscores strong demand for industrial space near the Beltway and Joint Base Andrews, with clear implications for local jobs and tax revenue.
   

• 2026 Autumn Farm Fun Guide (whatsupmag.com) — Upper Marlboro families can dive into fall at Montpelier Farms' 2026 Fall Festival, running weekends through November 8 with corn mazes, hayrides, slides, animals, and more than 30 attractions. The guide also spotlights other pumpkin patches and farm festivals across Prince George's County and the wider Chesapeake Bay region, giving you plenty of options for autumn outings.
   

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    He seems lost. We're trying to notify the owner before calling animal control. (Nextdoor Balmoral)
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    I'm looking for a reliable, experienced babysitter for occasional care for my children, ages 8 and 4. I sometimes need evening care for both… (Nextdoor New Orchard Dr)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Seasonal Custodial Maintenance Worker in Upper Marlboro. Apply here.
  • Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in District Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Upper Marlboro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Largo

  • A free healthcare clinic is coming to Largo on Oct. 3-4. Spots will fill fast. (thebanner.com)
  • Here's how to vote in the 2026 midterm elections (dbknews.com)
  • Thursday shooting on Prince George's college campus started with altercation at nearby high school (wtop.com)

Bowie

  • 7 things to do in the capital region, from Boom Ball to burgers (thebanner.com)
  • Former Rite Aid to Become Falls Twp. Car Wash (patch.com)

Annapolis

  • Annapolis Pride Parade, Festival Kick Off This Weekend: What To Know (patch.com)
  • Annapolis Resident Facing Assault Charges After Pulling Knife On Woman: Police (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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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