🌱 District Heights students shine in Garrett College’s 2026 graduating class
District Heights, Maryland Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning District Heights! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- District Heights students shine in Garrett College’s 2026 graduating class
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 5 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 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny, hot and less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Garrett College announces 2026 graduates (parsonsadvocate.com) — Two District Heights residents are among the newest graduates of Garrett College, earning credentials in general studies and health and exercise science. The May 16 commencement in McHenry recognized 121 students from across Maryland and beyond, highlighting a range of academic programs and hometowns represented in the Class of 2026. 
📸 Around District Heights
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Upcoming Events in
District Heights
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Play and Learn: Ages 1-4
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
11:00 am -
Computer Basics
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
2:00 pm -
Genealogy Workshop: Juneteenth Edition
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
4:30 pm -
Needlework Social
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
4:00 pm -
Sip and Paint: Under the Sea
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
5:00 pm -
Caseworker in the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am -
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
11:00 am -
The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Monday June 22
📣 District Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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e3 Pop-Up Library Launch: Celebrating Family, Freedom & the Power of Reading →
Seat Pleasant, MD Calendar, Goodwin Park 311 68th Place, Seat Pleasant
10:00 am -
Pins and Needles: Beginners Crochet Workshop
Upper Marlboro Branch Library Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
10:30 am -
Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America
Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
11:00 am -
Aunties Do Pilates Class →
BeUnique Bodyworks, 4937 Suitland Rd, Suitland
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bath & Body Works posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate-CENTRE AT FORESTVILLE in District Heights. Apply here.
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in District Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near District Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Capitol Heights
- 303 Elmleaf Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (redfin.com)
Suitland
- Maryland begins in-person early voting June 11 for Gubernatorial Primary Election (wjla.com)
- Jamie Raskin questions if DOJ investigation into NFL is 'performance art' for Murdoch (wjla.com)
- Two Experienced Candidates For County Sheriff in Primary (greenbeltnewsreview.com)
Landover
- Men's Health Summit and Resource Fair (princegeorgescountymd.gov)
- MedStar Expands Family Support Program in Prince George's (southernmarylandchronicle.com)
Ok District Heights! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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