Good morning, Potomac and welcome to your weekend. It’s Friday and time to unwind. Not only that, it’s also our first fall weekend of the year. Here are a few notes to start your weekend off right:
1. Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, according to the National Weather Service. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Highs are expected to reach 74, with lows dropping to 63.
2. If you’re stumped for activity ideas this weekend, . We have a list of fun fall activities for you and your family. Some highlights include the and
3. While you’re out and about this weekend, remember to send in your pictures depicting how you enjoyed yourself. Patch always wants to hear from you and we’re excited to feature your photos. E-mail katie.griffith@patch.com.
4. Have you seen anything new and interesting lately? Have you heard of a great local project? Do you know of a volunteer around the Potomac area who should be recognized for great work? Patch wants to hear. Send us your story ideas, tips, comments or photos to katie.griffith@patch.com
5. If you’re anything like this editor, you might be obsessed with The Phantom of The Opera. Turns out we celebrate the tale’s birthday today. On Sept. 23, 1909, French writer Gaston Leroux published "Le Fantôme de l'Opéra" as a serialization in Le Gaulois. Not a fan of musicals or creepy phantoms? What makes Sept. 23 special to you?
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