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Cumberland, Maryland Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Cumberland! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Cumberland groups just shared $311,000 in new grants
- What led to this busy week of arrests across Cumberland?
- Why a 78-year-old Cumberland resident now faces an assault charge
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny; very warm, less humid, temps: high: 89, low: 62.
- Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Empowering Local Impact: $311,000 invested in 45 community projects across the region (wvnews.com) — Cumberland-based Community Trust Foundation has just awarded $311,000 to 45 projects across Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral counties, including groups like Cumberland Choral Society, Cumberland Theatre, YMCA of Cumberland, and local schools. These grants will support health, education, arts, history, and neighborhood improvements that residents will see in programs and services. The funding comes from locally created charitable funds invested for long-term community benefit. 
2. City Police Report for Thursday (wcbcradio.com) — Cumberland Police reported several recent arrests, including multiple bench warrants, a trespassing case at the Frederick Street parking garage, and burglary-related arrests on East Harrison Street. Officers also handled a disorderly conduct incident on Queen City Drive. All cases involve Cumberland residents and resulted in either detention or release pending trial.
3. Cumberland woman, 78, charged after Fort Avenue assault investigation (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A 78-year-old Cumberland woman has been charged with second-degree assault following a June 2 incident reported in the Fort Avenue area. Police say she was served a criminal summons on June 9 and released pending trial. The case stems from a Cumberland investigation completed by local officers.
4. Cumberland woman jailed after assault and resisting arrest charges (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A 21-year-old Cumberland woman was arrested early Tuesday after officers responding to Waverly Terrace reported finding an assault in progress. Police say she resisted being handcuffed before being taken into custody and sent to Central Booking. She is being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center on second-degree assault and resisting arrest charges.
5. Marc Warren rides again for Jana Marie Foundation (statecollege.com) — A long-distance cyclist is once again riding 150 miles from Pittsburgh to Cumberland on July 14 to raise money for youth mental health and suicide-prevention programs. The ride, which ends with a celebratory finish in Cumberland, has already surpassed its initial fundraising goal and now aims even higher. Residents can support the effort online while cheering a 70-year-old rider’s determination.
📸 Around Cumberland
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Upcoming Events in
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Qi Gong for Happiness, Health, and Well-Being at LaVale Library
Lavale Public Library 815 National Highway, LaVale, MD, 21502, US
10:00 am -
Healthy Basics Series at South Cumberland Library: The Power of You
South Cumberland Public Library 100 Seymour Street, Cumberland, MD, 21502, US
10:30 am -
Western Maryland Watercolor Society Meeting
Lavale Public Library 815 National Highway, LaVale, MD, 21502, US
11:00 am -
Dungeons and Dragons at LaVale Library
Lavale Public Library 815 National Highway, LaVale, MD, 21502, US
12:00 pm -
Checkmate Chess Club
South Cumberland Public Library 100 Seymour Street, Cumberland, MD, 21502, US
12:00 pm -
Pre-Purchase Potential Homebuyer Workshop at LaVale Library
Lavale Public Library 815 National Highway, LaVale, MD, 21502, US
1:00 pm -
Cozy Reader's Book Club at South Cumberland Library
South Cumberland Public Library 100 Seymour Street, Cumberland, MD, 21502, US
1:30 pm -
Indivisible Meet and greet
Lavale Public Library 815 National Highway, LaVale, MD, 21502, US
2:15 pm -
The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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HRDC Mobile Senior Center
Lavale Public Library 815 National Highway, LaVale, MD, 21502, US
11:45 am -
Gabby Artists Watercolor Class at LaVale Library
Lavale Public Library 815 National Highway, LaVale, MD, 21502, US
1:00 pm -
It's Not A Book Club at LaVale Library
Lavale Public Library 815 National Highway, LaVale, MD, 21502, US
2:00 pm -
Stand-Up Comedy at the Loft! →
Loft 129, 129 Baltimore St, Cumberland
8:00 pm
Friday June 12
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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