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🌱 Patch AM: Takoma Park police detail charges in alleged rape at local residence
And check out High Holidays at Mishkan Torah on the Takoma Park Patch calendar
Good morning Takoma 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:
- Takoma Park police detail charges in alleged rape at local residence
Also on today's calendar: High Holidays at Mishkan Torah and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Silver Spring man charged with rape, assault in Takoma Park, police say (wusa9.com) — Takoma Park police have charged a 21-year-old Silver Spring man after an 18-year-old reported being raped at a Takoma Park residence, leading officers to respond first at White Oak Medical Center. Following an investigation, police obtained a warrant, asked the suspect to come to Takoma Park Police headquarters, and arrested him there on multiple serious charges. 
📸 Around Takoma Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Takoma Park
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★ Featured events ★
- High Holidays at Mishkan Torah →
Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
9:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Free Adult Self-Defense Class in Takoma Park, MD →
Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park
1:30 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 - A Monument to Comedy - Sketch Comedy Show →
DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
7:30 pm
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 3
Tuesday September 15
📣 Takoma Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Little Ones - Drop-in
Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
9:00 am - Lil Ones Open Gym (Pre-School)
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
9:00 am - Food Pantry Open →
Brentwood, MD Calendar, 4300 39th Pl, Brentwood
10:00 am - Pickleball - 18+ Drop-In
Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
10:00 am - Pickleball - 55+ Drop-In
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
11:30 am - Chevy Chase at Home Board Gamer's Group →
Chevy Chase Village, MD Calendar, 5906 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase
1:00 pm - Basketball - Youth Drop-In
Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
3:00 pm - Friday Night Live →
City of College Park Events City Facilities > City Hall Plaza - 7401 Baltimore Avenue College
6:00 pm
Friday August 28
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- Summer At Sandy Spring — (301) 774-7455
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- Cohen's Bread Co
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Silver Spring. Apply here.
- Highmark Residential posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant in Silver Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Takoma Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Silver Spring
- 3451 Hewitt Ave #205, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
- Things to do in the DC area: Around The World Cultural Food Festival, Kidsfest … and more! (wtop.com)
- Gilbane Building Completes 117,000-SF Maryland Elementary School (constructionowners.com)
Chevy Chase
- Junction Bistro and Bar Closing Friday in Friendship Heights/Chevy Chase (popville.com)
Bethesda
- Piano School Backed By Hans Zimmer Opens 1st MD Branch (patch.com)
Ok Takoma 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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