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Good morning to you Upper Marlboro! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What unique African crops are thriving in Upper Marlboro’s farm incubator?
- How does Upper Marlboro’s Darnall’s Chance fit into this new passport?
- Did you buy a ticket at the SE Crain Highway Wawa?
Also on today's calendar: New Years special and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Upper Marlborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Upper Marlborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Morning mist; mostly cloudy, with a high of 54 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 36, low: 33.
- Saturday: Low clouds and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Zama grows to feed, educate (americanfarm.com) — In Upper Marlboro’s Watkins Regional Park, farmer Isaac Zama runs Asawana Farms on a half-acre incubator plot, growing African vegetables and supplying food-as-medicine programs. His work connects immigrant food traditions, local public health, and hands-on education for volunteers, medical staff, and students while showcasing how county-backed land access can launch small-scale farmers. 
• Explore Southern Maryland's History With This New Passport Program (thebaynet.com) — A new Southern Maryland “heritage passport” encourages residents to visit historic sites, including Darnall’s Chance House Museum right in Upper Marlboro, where you can collect a stamp and explore an 18th-century Georgian mansion. The passport also highlights other Revolutionary, Civil War, and cultural locations across the region, giving locals a structured way to discover nearby history.
• Upper Marlboro Wawa Stop Turns Into $500,000 Powerball Win As Jackpot Nears $1.7B (dailyvoice.com) — A Powerball ticket sold at the Wawa on SE Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro has won a $500,000 Double Play prize, so local players should check their numbers. The win comes as the Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.7 billion, part of a record-setting run that has already generated millions in prizes and revenue across Maryland.
📸 Around Upper Marlboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Upper Marlboro
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★ Featured events ★
- Montpelier Farm Fall Festival
Montpelier Farms, 1720 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro
10:00 am
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Festival of Lights
Watkins Regional Park , 301 Watkins Park Dr , Upper Marlboro
5:00 pm - Montpelier Farm Fall Festival
Montpelier Farms , 1720 Crain Hwy , Upper Marlboro
10:00 am - MD, DC, VA CCW Renewal
9540 Marlboro Pike , Upper Marlboro
2:00 pm - DMV Package
9540 Marlboro Pike , Upper Marlboro
2:00 pm - Festival of Lights
Watkins Regional Park , 301 Watkins Park Dr , Upper Marlboro
5:00 pm - Montpelier Farm Fall Festival
Montpelier Farms , 1720 Crain Hwy , Upper Marlboro
10:00 am - New Years special
9201 Woodmore Center Dr , Lanham
11:30 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 23
Upper Marlboro Branch Library Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
11:00 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
Monday January 5
📣 Upper Marlboro Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Saturday Music by Joe Esham — Great Frogs
Great Frogs Winery , 3218 Harness Creek Rd , Annapolis
1:30 pm - O'McPub Band
Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub , 63 Maryland Ave , Annapolis
4:00 pm - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 35
Hyattsville -
10:30 am - Caseworker in the Library
Oxon Hill - Author Room
10:00 am
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
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💬 Chatter
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- Burlington Coat Factory Corporation posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Upper Marlboro. Apply here.
- Prince George's Community College posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics (Dual In The Schools Program) in Upper Marlboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Upper Marlboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- High school basketball: New team takes over top spot in MaxPreps Top 25 for fourth time in 2025-26 (maxpreps.com)
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- DMV Faith Leaders Offer Prayers for the New Year (washingtoninformer.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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