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What's up Baltimore! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new school chiefs could change classrooms in Baltimore County Monday
  • How Gunnar Henderson's big day pulled the Orioles into wild-card range
  • Retired Baltimore cop's forgotten ticket turns into a $1 million win

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Hot with partial sunshine, temps: high: 96, low: 75.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New school year, new leadership for Baltimore and Harford County schools (cbsnews.com) — Baltimore County students head back to class under new superintendent Bill Heiser, who's tackling budget cuts and a bus driver shortage while pledging to boost achievement and morale. Harford County's new superintendent Dyann Mack, the district's first Black leader, is emphasizing safety, reading support, and tough budget choices ahead as both districts invite family input.
   

• Henderson hits 2 homers, Orioles score 7 unanswered runs to rally past Athletics 8-5 (wbal.com) — Baltimore Orioles fans just watched Gunnar Henderson power the team with two homers and five RBI as Baltimore stormed back with seven unanswered runs to sweep the Athletics. The win moves the Orioles to 68–69, just one game under .500 and one game out of the final AL wild-card spot heading into a home series against the Rockies.
   

• Retired Baltimore Police Officer Forgot To Buy Powerball At Walmart — Then Won $1 Million Somewhere (thebaynet.com) — A retired Baltimore City police officer from Kingsville just became a Powerball millionaire after buying a quick-pick ticket in Fallston instead of his usual Walmart stop. He discovered the $1 million win with help from his daughter and plans to pay off bills, enjoy his RV, and take a Florida holiday trip, while the selling store earns a retailer bonus.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 31
  • Chick-Fil-A Night
    George Cromwell 6709 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
    4:00 pm
  • Boys Soccer Scrimmage vs Arundel HS
    Eastern Technical High Eastern Tech Upper Field
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • English Basic Skills Class for Adults Registration
    North County See Notes to sign up on the Interest Form
  • Badminton Scrimmage vs Towson HS
    Eastern Technical High Eastern Tech Gym 2
    4:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is MINE!
    Jessie was given this squeaker toy the other day. She would NOT let me get near it. Look at those eyes! I reminded her that I gave it to her. It did… (Nextdoor Charles Village)
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    If you were talking to a first-time homebuyer today, what would you tell them to look out for before buying a house in Baltimore? What do you wish… (Nextdoor Lauraville)
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🗞 Nearby News

Towson

  • Detectives seek suspect in overnight Towson shooting that left man injured (foxbaltimore.com)
  • Baltimore County police monitor Towson nightlife crowd (wbaltv.com)
  • University professors' troubling endorsement of El-Sayed (baltimoresun.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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