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🌱 Is Potomac River water near Cabin John safe for weekend paddling?

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Is Potomac River water near Cabin John safe for weekend paddling?
  • How did Cabin John’s delegates shape Maryland’s 2026 legislative wins?

Also on today's calendar: Gottman Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 51. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Windy and cooler with showers, with a high of 60 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DC Water Launches Enhanced Interval Water Quality Testing at Popular Recreation Areas (dcwater.com) — If you paddle or swim near Cabin John, DC Water is now testing Potomac River water every two hours on Saturdays at Minnie's Island and other busy spots. Early results show E. coli levels in the normal recreational range, while cleanup and long-term sewer repairs continue between nearby canal locks.
   

• MoCo legislators' biggest wins from the 2026 General Assembly session (bethesdamagazine.com) — State lawmakers representing the district that includes Cabin John helped pass major statewide measures this session, from cutting utility surcharges to boosting school construction funding. Montgomery County also secured millions for MCPS facilities and other capital projects, and advanced immigrant-protection bills and snow-day flexibility efforts that could indirectly affect local families.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Potomac

  • Buzz Builds Around Five Highly Anticipated Restaurant Openings Across MoCo (mocoshow.com)
  • This Charming Restaurant In Maryland Serves The Most Exquisite Rack Of Lamb You'll Ever Taste (familydestinationsguide.com)
  • Maryland and Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report- April 16, 2026 (onthewater.com)

Chevy Chase

Silver Spring

  • Where To Celebrate Record Store Day In MoCo This Weekend (patch.com)
  • Car Fire In Silver Spring Under Investigation As Arson: Officials (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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