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In today's newsletter:
Police need help finding a homicide suspect in D.C.
Elevator free-fall raises safety concerns in D.C.
Injuries challenge the Commanders' season outlook
Also on today's calendar: First Time Home Buyer Seminar FREE! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: If a man was born in Greece, raised in Spain and died in America, what is he? ๐ค (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: A little rain, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
Wednesday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 71, low: 63.
Thursday: Warmer with a shower in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข DC Police search for man accused of shooting another man to death in July (wusa9.com) โ Authorities in Washington, D.C. are seeking public assistance in locating Solaiman Richardson, the suspect in a July shooting that resulted in the death of Allen Shropshire. The incident is believed to be linked to domestic violence.
โข Woman shaken after elevator free-fall in DC apartment complex (dcnewsnow.com) โ A woman in Washington, D.C., experienced a terrifying elevator free-fall, prompting her to question the safety of her apartment complex's elevators. Building management has been alerted, and inspections are ongoing to ensure tenant safety.
โข Why 'next man up' isn't enough for the Commanders (wusa9.com) โ The Washington Commanders face significant challenges after injuries to key players, including Deatrich Wise Jr. and Austin Ekeler. Coach Dan Quinn emphasizes the human element of these losses and the need for the team to adapt moving forward in the 2025 NFL season.
๐ Upcoming Events in Washington
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Other local events
Adopt or Foster Urgent Dogs - Tuesday (11AM - 6PM; Arrive by 5:30PM)
Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center , 3750 Brown Station Rd , Upper Marlboro
11:00 am
Sratch, Sip & Paint w/ DJ John Murph
Anthem Row , 700 K St NW , Washington
5:00 pm
"The Last Battlefront" film screening
West End Neighborhood Library , 2301 L St NW , Washington
5:30 pm
Marlon Funaki
DC9 Nightclub , 1940 9th St NW , Washington
7:00 pm
Wednesday Rest and Reflect
Kadampa Meditation Center DC , 1200 Canal St SW , Washington
6:00 pm
Introduction to Sketch Comedy Writing Class
The Festival Center , 1640 Columbia Rd NW , Washington
6:00 pm
What We Say, What They Hear with Deborah Tannen
Planet Word , K St NW , Washington
6:00 pm
If Music Be The Food: A Season Opener and Album Launch
St Mark's Capitol Hill , 301 A St SE , Washington
7:30 pm
Perfect Liars Club
DC Improv Comedy Club , 1140 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington
7:30 pm
Alabama Shakes
The Anthem , 901 Wharf St SW , Washington
7:00 pm
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๐ฌ Chatter
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-- The Patch AM Team
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