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🌱 Patch AM: What a $56.6M warehouse sale means for Upper Marlboro’s economy
Also, don't miss Free Chair Yoga Class for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on the Upper Marlboro Patch calendar
Hi there, Upper Marlboro! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What a $56.6M warehouse sale means for Upper Marlboro's economy
- Who's topping the leaderboard at Upper Marlboro's Capital Challenge this week?
Also on today's calendar: Free Chair Yoga Class for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot with clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 90, low: 61.
- Saturday: Cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $56.6M Sale of Fully Leased Industrial Facility in Maryland (cremarketbeat.com) — A major Upper Marlboro industrial property at 8511 Pepco Place just sold for $56.6 million, underscoring how valuable local warehouse and logistics space has become. The fully leased building, occupied by mechanical contractor Harris Company, anchors a growing industrial pocket near I‑495/I‑95 that serves data centers and infrastructure projects across the D.C. region. 
• Scott Stewart and Tori Colvin lead at Capital Challenge (thehorseofdelawarevalley.com) — Top hunter riders Scott Stewart and Victoria Colvin are battling for the lead at the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, where multiple division champions were crowned Tuesday. The prestigious event at Prince George's Equestrian Center is showcasing standout horses and riders all week, with key WCHR professional titles to be decided in upcoming evening classes.
📸 Around Upper Marlboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Upper Marlboro
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Chair Yoga Class for Breast Cancer Awareness Month →
Wigenton Candle Co., 164 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- JV Football @ Gwynn Park HS
Gwynn Park High School, 13800 Brandywine Rd, Brandywine
6:00 pm - Kids Create: Sand Art
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
2:00 pm - Threads of Connection - Kinusaiga Craft Event →
GirlFit Workout Studio, 5010 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro
6:00 pm - Annual 5k Walk & Run →
Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
9:00 am - PGC250 Passage to the Past Bicycle Tour →
Patuxent River Park Pavilion, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
10:00 am - Brain Games - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More (PF) →
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick
12:00 pm - Open House: 2,600 Sq Ft Upper End- Unit Home in Upper Marlboro →
3728 Richmond Run, Upper Marlboro
1:00 pm - Broken but Beautiful →
14507 Main St, 14507 Main Street, Upper Marlboro
2:00 pm - Songs from the Heart - All Things Milton Brunson →
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, 10675 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro
6:00 pm - NEW HORIZON SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE →
65 Herrington Drive, Upper Marlboro
11:00 am - Washington International Horse Show →
The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro
8:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- NANNY NEEDED – FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
I'm looking for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy nanny to help with my three boys, ages 5 months, 5 years, and 13 years old. I'm looking for… (Nextdoor Chesterton) - Whenever I go to Keith & Sons, there's always a line.
The line starts even before they open the doors. Amazing breakfast cooked to order is second to none. Dinner is also a great deal and meal. They… (Nextdoor Marlboro Riding/Point )
- Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 65756, MARLBORO CROSSROADS_CRAIN HWY in Upper Marlboro. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Upper Marlboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Upper Marlboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
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College Park
- Masked Man Arrested After Pointing Gaming Gun At UMD Students: 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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