🌱 What crimes did police track around Damascus in Wednesday’s report?
Damascus, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Damascus! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What crimes did police track around Damascus in Wednesday’s report?
- See how Damascus sports ended up inside a major video game
Also on today's calendar: Age 50+ Jobseekers Register today the JCA MoCo Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MCPD Reports Shooting, Robbery, School Threats In June 10 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Damascus falls within the 5th District area highlighted in this latest Montgomery County crime summary, which notes a recovered stolen vehicle and other incidents nearby. The report also details a Glenmont shooting, robberies, vehicle thefts, and hate‑bias vandalism elsewhere in the county, reminding local residents to stay alert and secure their cars, bikes, and homes. 
• Local Photographer Ron Diehl Helps Preserve Memories For Gaithersburg Student-Athletes (mocoshow.com) — Damascus High School sports get a fun shout-out in a Gaithersburg photographer’s countywide project recreating local teams inside EA Sports’ NCAA video game. The story follows Ron Diehl’s volunteer work shooting Gaithersburg High athletics, his popular @ghs_sports_snaps account, and how his detailed digital uniforms and stadiums—Damascus included—have connected student‑athletes and alumni across Montgomery County.
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Age 50+ Jobseekers Register today the JCA MoCo Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
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Into The Woods - Summer Musical →
Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St, Rockville
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Tuesday June 16
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Pickleball 18+ Drop-in (3 Courts)
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2026 Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff →
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55+ Pickleball (3 Courts available)
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The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
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Wednesday June 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Walking in Watkins Park →
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Circle of Friends: Memory Cafe →
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- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Damascus. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(06064) - 26437 Ridge Rd in Damascus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Damascus here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Who's endorsing whom for Montgomery County offices? (bethesdamagazine.com)
Montgomery Village
- Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee Meeting on June 11, 2026 (montgomerycountymd.gov)
- Monitoring High Quality Streams (montgomerycountymd.gov)
- About the Director (montgomerycountymd.gov)
Columbia
- Bocce Courts Named In Honor Of Community Leader (patch.com)
Ok Damascus! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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