DMV

Today, nearby Upper Marlboro is known for being the county seat of Prince George’s County. Located in the central portion of the county, it was established in 1706 as “Marlborough Town” after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. It was renamed to “Upper Marlborough” in 1774 and then to Upper Marlboro in the late 19th century, but did you know there’s also a Lower Marlboro?

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Announcement

When I moved back to Northern Virginia after several years in New York, most of my old friends had moved away. I found myself rebuilding a social circle from scratch.

I had plenty of people I could connect with online, but that wasn’t translating into anyone to grab a beer with after work, play trivia with, or text when I wanted to get out of the house. Making new friends as an adult required far more deliberate effort than I remembered.


Event

BETHESDA, YOUR SATURDAY MORNING PLANS JUST GOT MORE CREATIVE.

Join Craft Cart at Coffee Republic on Saturday, September 26, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM for a beginner-friendly faux stained glass experience filled with creativity, coffee and connection.


Entertainment

Butler’s Orchard (22222 Davis Mill Rd. in Germantown) Pumpkin Festival returned this year on September 21st and runs until November 3. This year, admission includes access to Pick Your Own Pumpkins, hay rides, tractor pulls, straw mazes, giant slides, and more, but Butler’s has also produced its “newest, biggest attraction yet”– a new playground.

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MDLottery

Montgomery County resident Ethel Young shared with Maryland Lottery officials that she plans to donate a portion of her recent $5,000 winnings to her church. She won the prize in August through the lottery’s Cash Heatwave promotion. Full story below, courtesy of MD Lottery:

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