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🌱 Patch AM: Were you awake when this 4 a.m. Takoma Park robbery happened?
You won't want to miss High Holidays at Mishkan Torah on the Takoma Park Patch calendar
What's up Takoma Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Were you awake when this 4 a.m. Takoma Park robbery happened?
Also on today's calendar: High Holidays at Mishkan Torah and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
- Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Robbed at Gunpoint After Being Dropped Off Outside of Residence (mocoshow.com) — Takoma Park Police are investigating an armed street robbery that happened early Sunday in the 6700 block of Prince George's Avenue, when two men confronted a resident just after he was dropped off at home. No injuries were reported, but one suspect showed a handgun and both fled toward D.C. Residents with any information are urged to contact Takoma Park Police. 
📸 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
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 3
📣 Takoma Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- YFS Seniors Event →
City of College Park Seniors City Facilities > College Park Woods Club - 3545 Marlbrough Way Su
9:30 am - Caseworker in the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am - Basketball - 18+ Drop-in
Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
10:00 am - Pins and Needles
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
10:00 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville -
10:30 am - Little Ones - Drop-in
Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
10:30 am - Volleyball - 55+ Drop-In
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
11:30 am - Play and Grow: Ages 0-3
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
2:00 pm - Movie Night: Michael →
Brentwood, MD Calendar Brentwood, MD 20722
3:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Emergency Alert
Missing 14-year-old London Banks. Last seen on 08/25/2026 at approximately 3:30am in the 1700 Block of Ruston Ave. Capitol Heights, MD 20743. She is… (Nextdoor ) - For some reason my neighbors rabbit loves me!
Aside from her he doesn't let others handle him lol (Nextdoor TP Westmoreland)
- Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant – Cast Member in Takoma Park. Apply here.
- Washington Adventist University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nurse in Takoma Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Takoma Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Patients with Wounds That Will Not Close Get a Rare Say in How Treatments Are Tested (medicaldaily.com)
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- Joint Statement on Advancing Medicare Payment Reforms (nursingworld.org)
Chevy Chase
- Bonaventure Acquires Stake in Crescent at Chevy Chase Multifamily Community in Maryland (cremarketbeat.com)
Bethesda
- Site Of Longtime Bethesda Eatery Sells For $7M: Report (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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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