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Good day Upper Marlboro! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happens at Upper Marlboro's new first-Thursday conversation game night?
  • How an Upper Marlboro player took down Maryland's biggest poker title

Also on today's calendar: Delegate Nkongolo Meet and Greet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Talk Your Suit was made for students, but now adults play it at Free State Distillery (thebanner.com) — Upper Marlboro's Free State Distillery is hosting a monthly first-Thursday game night built around "Talk Your Suit," a conversation card game created by local educator Cortnie Burriss. Residents gather to unpack real-world scenarios, from online scams to friendship conflicts, using structured prompts that encourage listening, real-life examples, and deeper, more respectful discussions than typical game-night debates.
   

• Justin Arnwine Wins 2026 Maryland State Poker Championship Main Event (tightpoker.com) — An Upper Marlboro poker pro, Justin Arnwine, has captured the 2026 Maryland State Poker Championship Main Event, earning $86,167 and a trophy against a 380-player field. The Live! Casino Maryland tournament drew a large prize pool and highlighted Arnwine's growing national reputation, adding another major title to a career already packed with wins.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Undercover Prostitution Sting At Calvert County Hotel Leads To Five Arrests (thebaynet.com)

Crofton

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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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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