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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why College Park pulled back from a key countywide cities group
  • How Katie Ledecky made swimming history in a College Park pool

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Rather cloudy and very cold, with a high of 29 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Turning cloudy; not as cold, temps: high: 38, low: 25.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 48 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Council pauses membership in association for local cities (streetcarsuburbs.news) — College Park’s city council has paused its membership in the Prince George’s County Municipal Association, citing concerns over alleged embezzlement and financial safeguards for taxpayer-funded dues. City leaders say they value regional collaboration but want stronger transparency and security measures before rejoining, as they weigh how best to protect residents’ money while staying engaged with other municipalities.
   

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• Katie Ledecky Unleashes Historic 14:59.62 U.S. Open & American Records In The 1650 Free (swimswam.com) — Katie Ledecky just set a historic U.S. Open and American record in the 1650-yard freestyle at the Eppley Recreation Center in College Park, breaking 15 minutes for the first time. The inaugural Katie Ledecky Invitational brought national swimming attention to the University of Maryland pool, as Ledecky continued her late-career surge with yet another milestone performance.
   

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    Monday December 15
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 35
    Mount Rainier Branch Library Mount Rainier -
    10:15 am
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 02
    Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville -
    10:30 am
  • English Conversation Club
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    11:00 am
  • Job Seekers
    Mount Rainier Branch Library Mount Rainier -
    12:00 pm

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  • Today is my birthday..
    most my birthdays id have something planned have a place i might travel to for weekend or buy myself something to celebrate.. but this year was tough… (Nextdoor Campus Dr)
  • City of Greenbelt, MD posted a job opening for Art Instructor in Greenbelt. Apply here.
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Greenbelt. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near College Park here.

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  • Hyattsville restaurant owner gets help from Maryland congressman to expand business (dcnewsnow.com)

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