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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Which crimes hit Potomacā€™s police districts on August 20?

Also check out The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) on the Potomac Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which crimes hit Potomac's police districts on August 20?

Also on today's calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-shower in spots; warmer, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five Auto Thefts, Two Stolen Airbags and Gunfire at Long Branch Park Included in August 20th Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Two vehicle thefts were reported in the Montgomery County 1st District, which covers Rockville and Potomac, along with an armed robbery attempt in the 2nd District that includes parts of Potomac. Additional incidents ranged from stolen airbags in Silver Spring to gunfire reported at Long Branch Park and more auto thefts in Wheaton and Gaithersburg. Police emphasize this is only a snapshot of August 20 calls.
   

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  • Complimentary Reading Screening for Kindergarten to Grade 5 Students →
    McLean School-Falls Road Campus (Lower School), 11810 Falls Rd, Potomac
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    • Sunday August 23
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    Potomac Community Center
    1:15 pm
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    Thomas W. Pyle Middle School , 6311 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD 2081
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    • Thursday September 10
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    Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr, Potomac
    1:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • PCV Cultural Arts Programming, with artist Susan Goldman →
    Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac
    10:30 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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