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Good morning to you Bethesda! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bethesda's beloved Malice Domestic is going virtual this fall
  • How Bethesda quilters turn fabric scraps into comfort across the region
  • How far has Bethesda's EV charging network really come?

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Malice with Friends: Virtual Conversations (blogspot.com) — Bethesda's longtime mystery convention Malice Domestic, usually held here each spring, is launching a new virtual series called "Malice with Friends" that locals can join from home. Starting this September and running into early 2027, the online conversations will feature well-known crime fiction authors in live discussions, with registration available now for readers who love whodunits.
   

• 'I made this for you': Montgomery County quilt makers honor family, community at the county fair (thebanner.com) — Bethesda Quilters are quietly wrapping local families and patients in comfort, from baby quilts delivered to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to donations for D.C.-area charities. At the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, members like Bethesda's Kathy Pangaro showcase intricate work while emphasizing community, mentorship, and legacy. Their guild welcomes beginners and experienced quilters who want to give back.
   

• Maryland's EV charging network grows, but gaps remain (baltimoresun.com) — Bethesda once had only six public EV charging stations, underscoring how far Maryland's network has come—and how many gaps remain. The article tracks one driver who used to live in Bethesda and now in Kensington, while exploring statewide disparities, policy changes, and the challenges renters and multifamily residents face finding reliable, affordable charging options.
   

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  • Hello.
    Does anyone have a strong recommendation for a plumber that serves Bethesda? TIA. (Nextdoor Bradmoor)
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🗞 Nearby News

Chevy Chase

  • The Cannabist Company Retail Associate (part-time) in Chevy Chase, MD (mlive.com)

Potomac

  • Forbright Bank to Sell Potomac and North Bethesda Branches to Trustar Bank (mocoshow.com)
  • Absurdity: Killing Deer To Control Ticks (uexpress.com)
  • When audio dramas need credible fictitious banks, with logos, spokespersons and domains by Allan Tépper (provideocoalition.com)

Silver Spring

  • Affordable Maryland Family Adventures That Won't Break the Bank (myfamilytravels.com)
  • 3330 N Leisure World Blvd Unit 5-627, Silver Spring, MD 20906 - 2 beds/2 baths (redfin.com)

Ok Bethesda! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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