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In today's newsletter:
- How a College Park matchup shaped IU’s Rose Bowl-bound coach
Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in College Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 39 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 51, low: 34.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and misty, with a high of 51 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• IU's Curt Cignetti reflects on time at Alabama ahead of Rose Bowl matchup (wishtv.com) — A recent Indiana–Maryland football game played in College Park is the backdrop for a look at Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti’s journey from assistant at Alabama to leading IU into the Rose Bowl. He describes how his years under Nick Saban still shape his daily coaching philosophy as undefeated IU prepares to face Alabama on January 1, 2026. 
📸 Around College Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in College Park
★ Featured events ★
- Wisconsin Badgers at Maryland Terrapins Women's Basketball
XFINITY Center, 8500 Paint Branch Dr, College Park
4:00 pm
Monday December 29
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Other local events
- Senior Social Events
College Park Woods Club , 3545 Marlbrough Way , College Park
10:00 am - Berwyn Ballet School
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar , 4711 Knox Road , College Park
3:45 pm - Berwyn Ballet School at The Old Parish House
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar , 4711 Knox Road , College Park
8:45 am - Girl Scout Troop 23031
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar , 4601 Calvert Road , College Park
2:30 pm - Berwyn Ballet School
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar , 4711 Knox Road , College Park
5:15 pm
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Capital Food Bank Food Distribution for Federal Workers and Contractors
Mount Rainier, MD Calendar , 7721 Barlowe Rd , Hyattsville
12:00 pm - Hyattsville Figure Drawing Group Meetup
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center , 4318 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
6:00 pm - No Bulk Collection Service
New Carrollton, MD Calendar New Carrollton, MD 20784 - Seated Exercise Class for Older Adults
City of Hyattsville , 4310 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
10:00 am - Helping Hands (HHUP) Conversational Spanish
University Park, MD Calendar University Park, MD 20782
3:00 pm - Free Zumba Fitness Class!
City of Hyattsville , 4310 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning,
There were 2 crimes in my area of responsibility for the week December 16 thru December 21, 2025. Northern College Park Community Area: (2 Crimes)… (Nextdoor ) - Hi, I am looking for brake replacement service for pads and rotors for 4 wheels.
I have got the parts. Could any professional help to do the work? Please DM me the quote for labor. Thanks. (Nextdoor Campus Dr)
- Wend American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hyattsville. Apply here.
- Builders FirstSource, Inc. posted a job opening for TW Perry Material Handler Yard/Warehouse in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near College Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greenbelt
- Federal judge says Kilmar Abrego Garcia should remain free for now (statesville.com)
- NASA's New Mission Will Expose Earth's Invisible 'Halo' (scitechdaily.com)
- Abrego Garcia can remain free at least through end of the month (thestate.com)
Hyattsville
- Maryland Men Plead Guilty In Multi-Million-Dollar Money Laundering Conspiracy (thebaynet.com)
- Victim Identified In Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision In Prince George's County (thebaynet.com)
- Hawkins out in Prince George's, a new staff for a new speaker, Henson High on ice, in notes (marylandmatters.org)
Silver Spring
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