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Hey hey Washington! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will the new Washington Sun change DC's local news coverage?
  • When Chicago metal band Motherless storms DC's Pie Shop this October
  • DC victim loses $245 million in bitcoin—how the scheme unfolded

Also on today's calendar: A Monument to Comedy - Sketch Comedy Show and 9 more events.

And lastly, check out what our neighbors Lorraine E. and Michelle G. posted below!

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Washington's Newspaper War Is Back: The Washington Post Faces a Bold New Rival + Video (undercodenews.com) — Washington readers are about to see a real shakeup in local news, as the Washington Post faces fresh competition from the newly rebranded Washington Sun. With the Sun hiring former Post journalists, reviving the Capital Weather Gang, and targeting local sports and politics, both outlets may be pushed to improve coverage, subscriptions, and accountability for DC residents.
   

2. Motherless announce October tour with Porcupine (nextmosh.com) — Chicago metal bands Motherless and Porcupine are bringing their fall tour to Washington's Pie Shop on October 23, giving local heavy-music fans a chance to catch their riff-heavy sound up close. The nine-date run supports Motherless's debut album, with tickets already on sale for the DC stop and other East Coast cities.
   

3. 22-year-old pleads guilty in alleged $240 million bitcoin heist, one of the largest in US history (cnn.com) — A Washington resident was duped out of more than $245 million in bitcoin, in what prosecutors call one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in US history. Ringleader Malone Lam, 22, has pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and faces up to 20 years in prison after a lavish spending spree on luxury cars, mansions, and nightlife before his arrest.
   

4. Tai Baribo, back from injury, scores twice as D.C. United down Crew (statenews.net) — D.C. United snapped a long winless run against the Columbus Crew with a 2-1 home victory in Washington, powered by two first-half goals from returning striker Tai Baribo. The win, just their second in 12 league matches, keeps local MLS hopes alive as Baribo and several recently injured players regain form for DC supporters.
   

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Ok Washington! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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