🌱 Patch AM: Why is Wheaton’s police district now a car theft hotspot?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why is Wheaton's police district now a car theft hotspot?
• How did Wheaton High's PTA earn national excellence status?

Also on today's calendar: MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: Clouds and breaks of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Car thefts spike in Montgomery County, bucking state and national trends (thebanner.com) — Car thefts are surging in Montgomery County, with Wheaton's District 4 recording 322 stolen vehicles in the past year, one of the county's three biggest hotspots. Police say many thefts involve juveniles and can be tied to other crimes, and they're urging residents to use tools like steering wheel locks, GPS trackers, and better parking habits to reduce risk.
   

• Old Mill Middle School South PTA Named National School of Excellence (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Wheaton High School's PTA has been named to the 2025–2027 National PTA School of Excellence cohort, spotlighting strong family-school partnerships in Montgomery County. It joins just a handful of Maryland schools, including Old Mill Middle South, recognized nationwide for welcoming families, supporting student success, and collaborating with the broader community.
   

📸 Around Wheaton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wheaton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale →
  Kensington Armory, 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD 20895,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Basketball - 18+ Drop-In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
• Basketball Adults 18+ Drop In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  6:15 pm
• Volleyball Ages 16+ Drop In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  8:45 pm
Saturday August 29
• Volleyball Drop In 16+
  Mid County Community Rec Center Mid-County Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Basketball - 18+ Drop-In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  9:15 am
• Basketball - Family Drop-In (All Ages)
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  3:00 pm
• Futsal - 18+ Drop-In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  6:15 pm
Sunday August 30
• FACILITY CLOSED
  Mid County Community Rec Center Mid-County Community Recreation Center
Sunday September 13
• NYC's Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band sponsored by PRJC →
  Rosensteel Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring
  2:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Free Jazz Zoom: The Hidden Block That Birthed Jazz →
  Online - Free
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Little Ones - Drop-in
  Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Lil Ones Open Gym (Pre-School)
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Pickleball - 18+ Drop-in
  Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
  10:00 am
• Pickleball - 55+ Drop-In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  11:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Kensington

• Hollie Danielle (backstage.com)
• 7 Tips for a Healthy Back-to-School Season from a NoVA Pediatrician (northernvirginiamag.com)

Silver Spring

• 3451 Hewitt Ave #205, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
• Gilbane Building Completes 117,000-SF Maryland Elementary School (constructionowners.com)
• Things to do in the DC area: Around The World Cultural Food Festival, Kidsfest … and more! (wtop.com)

Bethesda

• Piano School Backed By Hans Zimmer Opens 1st MD Branch (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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