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Community Corner 🌱 Patch AM: How a DC snow-removal firm’s owner stole $1.3 million in COVID aid Be sure to catch Back To School Giveaway on the Washington Patch calendar Hey there, Washington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️ In today's newsletter: - How a DC snow-removal firm's owner stole $1.3 million in COVID aid - Why a DC judge tossed the Reflecting Pool case against an Olympian - How DC families can score free backpacks, books and haircuts next week Also on today's calendar: Back To School Giveaway and 9 more events. Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!) - Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot! - Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 72. - Sunday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 📰 News we're reading • Owner of District Logistics admits to stealing $1.3 million in COVID relief funds (wusa9.com) — A Washington, D.C. businessman who owns District Logistics has admitted falsifying records to secure $1.35 million in COVID relief loans, some of which he used for day trading and casino gambling. Prosecutors say the DC-based hauling and snow-removal company wouldn't have qualified without the fake documents, and sentencing is set for February 2027. • Judge Dismisses Reflecting Pool Criminal Case Against Former Olympian (ntd.com) — A Washington, D.C. judge has dismissed a felony case accusing former Olympian Davey Hearn of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner, after new information suggested a contractor's rushed installation may be to blame. Prosecutors can still seek to refile, while Hearn's attorneys push for the case to be permanently closed. • Wizards tip off the school year with backpacks, haircuts and family fun across the DMV (wusa9.com) — Families in Washington, D.C. can snag free backpacks, school supplies, books, haircuts, and more when the Wizards host two Back-to-School Tip-Off events next Thursday and Friday at Powell Elementary and Claremont Immersion. DC Public Library will issue library cards on-site, while local partners provide health resources, snacks, and entertainment from Wizards dancers, DJ Chalant, and mascot G-Wiz. 📸 Around Washington Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM! 🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington Add your event to our calendar and newsletter! ★ Featured events ★ - Back To School Giveaway → Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School, 1501 Cameron St, Alexandria 10:00 am - Arlington County Fair Celebrates 50 Years → Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington 5:00 pm Saturday August 8 Wednesday August 12 Want to see your event featured? Click here! Other local events - Clear the Shelter: Adopt a Pet for Free - Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs (11am - 7pm, arrive by 6pm) → Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center, 3750 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro 11:00 am - Watercolor Wandering: Sunflowers at Golden Hour → Mary's Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Ln, Ellicott City 7:00 pm - Rise and Pray United: Women's Christian Conference Coming to Downtown DC This August → The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th St NW, Washington 8:30 am - Clear the Shelter: Adopt a Pet for Free - Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs (10AM - 4PM; Arrive by 3pm) → Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center, 3750 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro 10:00 am - DockDogs at The Wharf → District Pier at The Wharf, 101 District Square SW, Washington 10:00 am - Girls Rock! DC August Summer Camp Showcase → Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington 11:00 am - New Family Orientation Breakthrough Montessori PCS Washington, DC 20011 2:00 pm - The Magic Duel at Pinstripes Georgetown - August 2026 → Pinstripes Georgetown 1064 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007 5:00 pm - Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry The Good Liar → Capital Hilton, 1001 16th St NW, Washington 8:00 pm - Ten Days in September 1956 Montgomery Preservation Inc 8100 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 7:00 pm Friday August 7 Saturday August 8 Wednesday August 12 📣 Washington Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free! Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy. Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Washington PatchAM possible: - Medi-Weightloss Alexandria — (571) 200-6222 Invest Smarter In Your Health - Your Results Matter at Medi - Rogers Resolution Services — (703) 997-9301 Conflict Resolution Support for Families and Organizations Click here to show your appreciation! 💚 Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers. 💬 Chatter What your neighbors are talking about on social media - Washington, D.C. Area Residents Worry Key Financial Milestones Are Becoming Harder to Reach —Northwestern Mutual Read on Patch - Emerging NYC Jazz Composer, Bassist and Educator Hannah Marks to Perform at DC Jazz Festival on September 5 —Sarah Wagner-Montes Read on Patch - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat! Baguette was LOST on August 3, 2026 in Washington, DC 20010 near Near block Monroe NW Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Wakefield) - My aunts dog Ace was out with her son and ran off. If you see him please let me know. He is loved and missed. He was on the 700 block of Atlantic St SE. If you have or see him you can also call 202… (Nextdoor Capitol Hill South East) - Didlake, Inc. posted a job opening for Porter in Washington. Apply here. - Logistics Management Institute posted a job opening for Logistics Action Officer in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here. Ok Washington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM! -- The Patch AM Team P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? 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