🌱 What Waldorf moviegoers lose with Brandywine’s sudden theater shutdown

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In today's newsletter:

• What Waldorf moviegoers lose with Brandywine's sudden theater shutdown
• Man airlifted after serious coolant burn injury on Primrose Court
• Waldorf guard Bryce Selby lands spot on NCCU's revamped roster

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 71.
• Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Xscape Theatres Brandywine 14 Permanently Closes Without Warning After More Than 13 Years (smnewsnet.com) — Residents in Waldorf now have one fewer nearby movie option, as Xscape Theatres Brandywine 14 has abruptly shut down after more than 13 years serving the Brandywine and Waldorf area. The 14-screen complex, once an alternative to St. Charles Towne Center's AMC, closed without explanation, and the property's owner has not announced any future plans for the large building.
   

• Man Airlifted After Suffering Facial Burns From Vehicle Coolant in Waldorf (thebaynet.com) — Emergency crews airlifted a man from Waldorf on Wednesday after coolant from a vehicle reportedly sprayed his face, causing second-degree burns. Fire and EMS responded to Primrose Court, treated him on scene, then flew him to MedStar Washington Hospital Center for further care while the exact cause of the coolant release remains unclear.
   

• Welcome to the Nest: NCCU Unveils 2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster (nccueaglepride.com) — A familiar local name is heading to Division I basketball, as Waldorf native and St. Charles High School alum Bryce Selby joins North Carolina Central's 2026–27 men's roster. The Eagles are bringing in 14 newcomers overall, many with strong junior college or HBCU experience, to bolster their size and depth for the upcoming season.
   

📸 Around Waldorf

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Thursday August 20
• Teen Machine Sewing
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Friday August 21
• My Fresh Start: Free Showers
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Saturday August 22
• Saturday Morning Story Time
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Monday August 24
• Cuddle Time
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• Morning Story Time
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• Everyday Energy with SMECO
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Tuesday August 25
• Story Time for Adults
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• Rhyme Time
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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Southern Maryland Lacrosse Association
  McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
  5:30 pm
• Teen Machine Sewing
  Waldorf West Branch Library Waldorf West Branch -
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• My Fresh Start: Free Showers
  Waldorf West Branch Library Waldorf West Branch -
  9:30 am
Saturday August 22
• Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Lackey @ Lackey H.S.
  McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

La Plata

• La Plata Boys Soccer Looking To Change Narrative, Climb Back Up SMAC (thebaynet.com)
• La Plata council votes to censure mayor over MDOT email (somdnews.com)
• 5 Places To Grab A Sandwich In Southern Maryland For National Sandwich Month (thebaynet.com)

Indian Head

• Charles and St. Mary's receive state waterways funding (somdnews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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