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🌱 Patch AM: MD Olympian Accused Of Reflecting Pool Vandalism Has Case Permanently Closed

Spotted on the Bethesda calendar: Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre

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Morning Bethesda! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bethesda Olympian's Reflecting Pool vandalism case shut down for good
  • How high can Bethesda-Chevy Chase climb after their 35-0 statement?

Also on today's calendar: Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, rain possible, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MD Olympian Accused Of Reflecting Pool Vandalism Has Case Permanently Closed (patch.com) — Bethesda residents may be interested to know that 67-year-old local Olympian David Hearn has had his vandalism case over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool permanently dismissed, preventing prosecutors from refiling charges. A D.C. judge ruled the case must be closed with prejudice after federal officials acknowledged contractor error caused the damage, allowing Hearn to move on after a highly publicized ordeal.
   

• Week 5 Montgomery County Football Top 10 (mocoshow.com) — Bethesda-Chevy Chase's football team has surged to No. 4 in Montgomery County after a dominant 35-0 win, setting up a crucial showdown with Paint Branch in the 4A North race. The rankings also spotlight an upcoming Seneca Valley trip to Bethesda to face Walter Johnson, giving local fans multiple high-stakes matchups to watch this week.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ikon Plastic Surgery Expands Presence in Bethesda-Chevy Chase Market (citybiz.co)
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  • History made at U.S. Senior Women's Amateur as China's Xiaolong Zhong wins title (usatoday.com)

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Rockville

  • Grease Fire At Rockville KPOT Restaurant Causes Over $500K In Damage (patch.com)
  • 62-Year-Old Woman Killed In MoCo Hit And Run: Police (patch.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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