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Good morning Silver Spring! 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:

  • Silver Spring high-rise fire injures resident and kills one cat
  • Want a spooky, folklore-filled night out at AFI Silver?
  • How police drones helped find missing Silver Spring girls last month

Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 81, low: 50.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cat Killed, Woman Suffers Burn Injuries After MoCo Apartment Fire (patch.com) — A late-Friday fire at the Blair Plaza apartments on Blair Mill Road in Silver Spring left one cat dead and a woman hospitalized with non-life-threatening burns after she tried to fight the flames. Officials say a candle in a closet sparked the blaze, which also caused water damage to two neighboring units and displaced the resident and her surviving cat.
   

2. Alyscia Cunningham's Trinidadian Folklore Horror 'Douen' Set for November 1 Screening and Q&A in Maryland (blexmedia.com) — Silver Spring film lovers can catch the Trinidadian folklore horror movie "Douen" at AFI Silver Theatre on November 1, followed by a Q&A with writer-director Alyscia Cunningham. The evening includes an optional VIP reception with themed food and cocktails, and explores Caribbean mythology, family secrets, and generational trauma in a rare big-screen spotlight on Trinbagonian horror.
   

3. Montgomery County police drones assist in locating missing girls, arresting burglary suspect (newsbreak.com) — Montgomery County police recently used a drone in Silver Spring to help find two missing girls with autism and reunite them safely with their mother. Two days later, the same Drone as First Responder program captured a burglary in progress in Potomac, helping officers quickly arrest a suspect and showcasing how drones now support 911 calls locally.
   

4. American Nurses Association Announces Dr. Khaliah Fisher-Grace as Vice President (nursingworld.org) — Based out of its Silver Spring headquarters, the American Nurses Association has appointed Dr. Khaliah Fisher-Grace to serve as its vice president for 2027. Her role on the ANA Board and Executive Committee will influence national nursing policy, leadership, and workplace standards, giving Silver Spring a quiet but important place in shaping the future of healthcare.
   

5. Another national basketball analyst makes a lofty prediction for Maryland in 2026-2027 (newsbreak.com) — A top Maryland basketball recruit is coming from James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, giving local fans a direct connection to the Terps' retooled roster. National analyst Jon Rothstein predicts Maryland could roughly double last season's win total, citing returning star Pharrel Payne, key transfers, and five-star freshman Baba Oladotun as reasons for optimism.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Abby needs a loving foster home while her owner heads to Basic Training. —Gisele Fetterman Read on Patch
  • Very friendly and sweet dog wandering around the east pine's shopping center in Riverdale around Peterson street and 66th Ave today since noon, if anyone knows this dog or is the owner the dog is fine and is just wandering around the shopping center.
    #lostpet #lostdog #straydog #riverdaleMDpets #missingdog #missingpet (Nextdoor Silver Spring / Oakview)
  • Did someone lose a pet bunny?
    Corner of Littleton and Neola. A neighbor said that has been hanging around for a while with the local rabbits. I can't take it home have as we have… (Nextdoor Wheaton)
  • The Capital Grille posted a job opening for Cold Station Cook in Chevy Chase. Apply here.
  • House Buyers of America posted a job opening for Real Estate Acquisition Consultant in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Silver Spring here.

Ok Silver Spring! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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