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Cheers Upper Marlboro! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Upper Marlboro apprenticeship is reshaping careers for workers with disabilities
  • World Cup show jumping contenders head to Upper Marlboro this month

Also on today's calendar: Washington International Horse Show and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Melwood Enterprises Recognizes Marc Lusby During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (thebaynet.com) — An Upper Marlboro-based organization, Melwood Enterprises, is spotlighting employee Marc Lusby during National Disability Employment Awareness Month for his progress from apprentice to lead maintenance engineer. The piece highlights how Melwood's apprenticeship model helps workers with disabilities build in-demand trade skills, advance to more independent roles, and mentor others, while serving dozens of public and private sites across the D.C. region.
   

• Sharn Wordley Makes His First Trip to Mexico Count (horsenetwork.com) — Upper Marlboro will soon host the Washington International Horse Show from October 20–24, a key stop on the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup North American League. The article recaps New Zealand rider Sharn Wordley's big win in Mexico, which now positions him as a top contender heading into this upcoming Maryland competition.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ruby, a 4-month old plott hound mix is looking for her forever home!
    She is very sweet, great with kids, other dogs & cats! She loves playing and making new friends. She has been dewormed & vaccinated. Her adoption… (Nextdoor Croom Road)
  • Please contact me 301-213-1959 if you see Gracie.
    She is chipped and she's about 15-17 years old. She somehow got past me while bring groceries in the house. (Nextdoor Marlton)
  • KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in District Heights. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Dunkirk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Upper Marlboro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Largo

  • Whitesnake - 1980-10-05 - Landover, MD (DVDfull pro-shot) (blogspot.com)
  • Prince George's County Council unanimously votes to move forward on Sphere financing plan (wusa9.com)

Forestville

  • 17-year-old Hyattsville girl identified as victim in fatal DC double shooting (newsbreak.com)
  • Why the Chitlin' Circuit Stopped in North Brentwood (hyattsvillewire.com)

District Heights

  • More than 20 vehicles found with slashed tires at Suitland apartment complex (dcnewsnow.com)

Ok Upper Marlboro! 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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