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🌱 Patch AM: Why police are asking Mount Vernon Plaza neighbors to check their cameras

Also check out Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar

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Hi Mount Vernon! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why police are asking Mount Vernon Plaza neighbors to check their cameras

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Several homes struck by gunfire near Mount Vernon Plaza in Hybla Valley; police search for suspects (dcnewsnow.com) — Police are investigating after several homes near Mount Vernon Plaza in Hybla Valley were hit by gunfire Sunday morning, though no injuries were reported. Officers say two male suspects fled in a cream-colored vehicle from Snowpea Court, and detectives are asking Mount Vernon-area residents with any information or security footage to contact 911.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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