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In today's newsletter:

  • What happened before an 18-year-old jumped from Kensington's I-495 overpass?

Also on today's calendar: Welcome to the Newsletter and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two students from Takoma Park university killed in crash with dump truck (bethesdamagazine.com) — A tragic incident on the I-495 overpass in Kensington left an unidentified 18-year-old dead after police say he jumped while fleeing a crash Sunday night; no one else was hurt. The news roundup also notes two Washington Adventist University students killed in a Delaware crash and highlights free math tutoring for teens at Rockville Memorial Library.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wheaton

  • New Crosswalks, Speed Humps and Sidewalk Improvements Completed in Wheaton (mocoshow.com)
  • $210K lottery ticket sold at Maryland convenience store tops week of big wins (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • County Council to hold another vote on Planning Board nominee who Elrich vetoed (bethesdamagazine.com)

Silver Spring

  • Federal Judge Blocks Maryland From Enforcing Prohibition On Concealed Carry in Silver Spring Synagogue (shootingnewsweekly.com)
  • Silver Spring man convicted for 2024 murder of man found shot in alley (dcnewsnow.com)
  • Grassroots Judicial Report—September 16, 2026 (thegunmag.com)

Rockville

  • MoCo Man Charged Over Deadly Sports Bar Shooting: Police (patch.com)

Ok Kensington! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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