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Also, don't miss Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! on the Crofton Patch calendar

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Hi there, Crofton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where Crofton High ranks among Maryland's top public schools
  • How Crofton's Dominic Jackson fueled another dominant Cardinals football victory
  • How a Crofton car theft became part of a major murder case

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maryland's 25 Best Public High Schools for 2027, According to Niche (mocoshow.com) — Crofton families can celebrate that Crofton High School earned a spot among Maryland's top 25 public high schools in Niche's 2027 rankings. The list, based on academics, graduation rates, and parent reviews, is dominated by Montgomery and Howard counties but also recognizes strong Anne Arundel schools like Crofton and Severna Park for their overall performance.
   

• Player of the Week: Stafford High's Brayden Dalton (wtop.com) — Crofton High running back Dominic Jackson powered the undefeated Cardinals with three touchdowns and 116 total yards in a dominant 42–6 win over Meade, spotlighting Crofton in a regional Player of the Week feature. The article centers on Stafford High's standout quarterback but also recaps top performances from high school football players across Maryland and the D.C. region.
   

• Jury Selection Set for Multiple Gang-Related Murders, Carjackings (baltimorewitness.org) — A major Baltimore gang case heading to trial in January includes an alleged 2013 Ford Taurus theft near Good Hope Drive in Crofton, tying local streets into a broader string of murders and carjackings. Prosecutors say two defendants and their associates used stolen vehicles from Crofton, Hyattsville, and D.C. to carry out multiple shootings across Baltimore City.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • At Home Decor Superstore posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member in Crofton. Apply here.
  • Giant Food of Maryland, LLC posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Salad Bar - 2311 in Odenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crofton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Odenton

  • Tom Wieland Makes Congestion Key Issue In Anne Arundel Co.'s 4th District Race (patch.com)

Crownsville

  • Maryland Renaissance Festival Continues Through October! (eyeonannapolis.net)
  • The Guide to DMV Fall Festivals: What's Free, What's Worth Paying For (town.news)
  • What's Up? This Weekend 9/30 (whatsupmag.com)

Bowie

  • Riverdale Park Suspect In String Of Home Burglaries Arrested (patch.com)

Ok Crofton! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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