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Hey there, Wheaton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Wheaton's 4th District is a hot spot for car thefts.
  • What upgrades are coming to Wheaton Regional Park's athletic complex?
  • How is Wheaton High holding up in its Week 1 matchup?

Also on today's calendar: MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Less humid with sunny spells, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Montgomery County car thefts rise 22% despite national decline (wcbm.com) — Vehicle thefts in Montgomery County have jumped 22% over the past year, with Wheaton's 4th District logging 322 stolen cars, among the highest in the county. Police say juveniles, social media trends, and vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models are driving the spike, and they're urging Wheaton drivers to lock vehicles, park in well-lit areas, and consider extra anti-theft devices.
   

2. $9M Approved for Recreation and Land Conservation in Four Counties (whatsupmag.com) — Wheaton residents can look forward to upgrades at the Rubini Athletic Complex in Wheaton Regional Park, thanks to newly approved state funding for sports courts, parking, roads, utilities, and lighting. The same $9 million package also supports new parks and conservation projects in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Worcester, and Washington counties, expanding recreation and protected open space statewide.
   

3. 2026 Week 1 High School Football Scores (mocoshow.com) — Week 1 of MCPS football includes Blair visiting Wheaton, with the game tied 6–6 at halftime as scores continue to be updated. Local fans can also track how nearby schools like Paint Branch, Damascus, and Springbrook are faring as more results come in throughout the evening.
   

4. The Parades That Didn't Happen: What ICE Anxiety Has Cost U.S. Latino Communities Since Last Year (latintimes.com) — Wheaton residents may notice Festival Salvadoreñísimo isn't returning this Hispanic Heritage Month, as it's among several Latino celebrations nationwide canceled or suspended over fears of immigration enforcement. The article explains how similar decisions across the country are reshaping public life, dampening business activity, and pushing many Latino families to avoid large gatherings, protests, and even parks.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday September 5
  • Futsal - 18+ Drop-In
    Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
    6:15 pm
    • Sunday September 6
  • The Butterfly Experience →
    Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton
    9:00 am
  • Last Day: The Butterfly Experience →
    Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton
    9:00 am
    • Monday September 7
  • Lil' Ones - Ages 5 & Under (Parent Led)
    Mid County Community Rec Center Mid-County Community Recreation Center
    9:00 am
  • Pickleball - 55+ Drop-in
    Mid County Community Rec Center Mid-County Community Recreation Center
    12:15 pm
  • Basketball - Youth Drop-in (Ages 11-17)
    Mid County Community Rec Center Mid-County Community Recreation Center
    3:00 pm
  • Volleyball Clinics (Registration Required)
    Mid County Community Rec Center Mid-County Community Recreation Center
    6:00 pm
    • Sunday September 13
  • NYC's Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band sponsored by PRJC →
    Rosensteel Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring
    2:00 pm
    • Monday September 14
  • Free Jazz Zoom: The Hidden Block That Birthed Jazz →
    Online - Free
    7:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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