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🌱 Patch AM: How Templeton Elementary’s opening could change school options in Riverdale Park.
And check out DivorceCare on the Riverdale Park Patch calendar
Good morning Riverdale Park! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Templeton Elementary's opening could change school options in Riverdale Park.
Also on today's calendar: DivorceCare and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What's new at D.C.-area schools for the 2026-27 school year (axios.com) — Families in Riverdale Park will see a big change this fall with the opening of Templeton Elementary School, one of Prince George's County's two new schools. The roundup also highlights new phone restrictions, security measures, and technology changes across D.C.-area school systems that may affect local students who attend regional schools. 
📸 Around Riverdale Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riverdale Park
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★ Featured events ★
- DivorceCare →
7:00 pm - Return to the River: An Evening of Discovery →
Jackie, 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington
6:30 pm
Monday September 14
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Needlework Social: Knitting and Crochet
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
5:30 pm - Needlework Social
Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
5:30 pm - Pins and Needles
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
10:00 am - Caseworker in the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
10:30 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg -
10:30 am - Playday at the Library
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
11:00 am - Health Insurance Enrollment Clinic
Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - Bladensburg Study Room 2
11:00 am - Play and Grow: Ages 0-3
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
2:00 pm - High Holidays at Mishkan Torah →
Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
9:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
📣 Riverdale Park Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- A Beloved Dog's Painful Injury Has One Local Family Asking for Help
For more than 15 years, Charlie Bear has been more than just a pet—he has been a loyal companion, source of comfort, and beloved member of his... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PMM Companies posted a job opening for Temp-General Cleaner in Hyattsville. Apply here.
- Constellation Energy posted a job opening for Control Room Operator in College Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverdale Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hyattsville
- 33-Year-Old Man Found Shot to Death Behind Wheel in Hyattsville Area (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- How Terps Spent the Summer Doing Good in 2026 (umd.edu)
- Montgomery County Native Jordan Hawkins Headed to Memphis in Reported Trade (mocoshow.com)
College Park
- UMD Alum and Wife Make $1M Gift to Scholarship… (umd.edu)
- Gov. Wes Moore launches AI tool to provide business insight into Maryland communities (dbknews.com)
- Terps Win Third Straight In Three-Set Victory Over George Mason - University of Maryland Athletics (umterps.com)
Bowie
- Prince George's Educator, Former Air Force Cryptologic Linguist A Finalist For MD Teacher Of The Year (patch.com)
Ok Riverdale Park! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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