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Hello Crofton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

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  • Could Wegmans be scanning your face on your next Crofton trip?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Pilates & Breathwork Wellness Event🍂.

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Croftonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain, becoming heavy at times, temps: high: 49, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Is Wegmans Collecting Biometric Data On MD Shoppers? What To Know About Controversial Policy (patch.com) — Shoppers at the Crofton Wegmans may soon be affected by the chain’s expanding use of facial recognition and other biometric tools, now drawing scrutiny from privacy advocates. The policy, already in use at select high-risk stores, is raising questions about data security, civil rights, and how Maryland’s new Online Data Privacy Act will apply when enforcement begins in April 2026.
   

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