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🌱 Patch AM: Were you near Mainstream Drive during Monday night’s armed robbery?

Coming up on the Laurel Patch calendar: AUSOM Bingo - to benefit the Autism Society of Maryland

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  • Were you near Mainstream Drive during Monday night’s armed robbery?

Also on today's calendar: AUSOM Bingo - to benefit the Autism Society of Maryland and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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  • Wednesday: Breezy with some sun, with a high of 59 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 55, low: 37.
  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police investigate Laurel armed robbery; suspects assault victims, flee in black sedan (wcbm.com) — Police are investigating an armed robbery late Monday night in a Laurel neighborhood, where three suspects reportedly assaulted several residents outside their home and stole personal belongings before fleeing in a black sedan. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the Mainstream Drive incident to contact Anne Arundel County Police or use the anonymous tip line.
   


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    Wednesday January 7
  • Get Active: Quick Sweat Zumba
    Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
    12:30 pm
  • Lawyer in the Library: Tenants Rights and Housing Clinic
    Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
    2:00 pm
  • ASL Conversation Club: Beginner
    Laurel Branch Library Laurel - Conference Room 1
    4:00 pm
  • PTO Dine Out @ Noodles & Company
    Noodles and Company , 14700 Baltimore Ave , Laurel
    4:00 pm

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