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🌱 Patch AM: Is Dundalk really a hotspot for Trump support in Maryland?
Also check out Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! on the Dundalk Patch calendar
Good day Dundalk! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Is Dundalk really a hotspot for Trump support in Maryland?
- How a broken bridge still shapes daily life from Dundalk's waterfront.
- What's new for students at Dundalk High School this year?
Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
- Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Germantown, MD: Resident Asks Where Local Trump Supporters Live, Sparks Statewide Discussion (theunionstar.com) — Dundalk is singled out in a lively statewide Facebook discussion as one of the places where Trump and Republican support is thought to be especially strong, alongside Essex, Rosedale and Parkville. Commenters from across Maryland debate whether MAGA voters cluster in communities like Dundalk or are quietly spread throughout every county, offering a snapshot of how neighbors see the state's political map. 
2. Turner Station Girl Scouts visit Key Bridge wreckage (thebanner.com) — Turner Station Girl Scouts recently boated out to see the remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, whose 2024 collapse still disrupts everyday travel from Dundalk to Glen Burnie. Their summer partnership with Sparrows Point's Pleasant Yacht Club is reconnecting local kids to the water, while also highlighting the marina's historic Black roots and its ongoing fight to stay on the peninsula.
3. Thousands of students return to school in Baltimore County (cbsnews.com) — Baltimore County students are back in class, and Dundalk families will notice a new addition at Dundalk High School as the district opens two new buildings and starts the year nearly fully staffed. Leaders highlight improved test scores and reduced absenteeism, while also addressing earlier bus driver shortages and inviting parents to a mid-September curriculum night to learn about academics.
4. 13th Hour Haunted House in Wharton makes USA TODAY's best list (nj.com subscription) — Dundalk's own Bennett's Curse Haunted House has been named among the top haunted attractions in the country by USA TODAY's 10Best, putting the local haunt on a national stage. It appears alongside major destinations from Louisiana to California, with public voting open through Sept. 21 and winners announced Sept. 30.
📸 Around Dundalk
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dundalk
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★ Featured events ★
- Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, Timonium, MD, 21093,
9:30 am
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- First Full Day of Kindergarten (Transportation Begins)
Battle Monument Dundalk, MD 21222 - Labor Day – Schools and Offices Closed
Battle Monument Dundalk, MD 21222
Wednesday September 2
Monday September 7
📣 Dundalk Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Soccer Scrimmage vs Marriotts Ridge HS
Eastern Technical High Eastern Tech Upper Field
4:00 pm - Badminton Scrimmage vs Towson HS
Eastern Technical High Eastern Tech Gym 2
4:00 pm - Volleyball Scrimmage vs Mercy HS
Eastern Technical High @ Mercy High School
4:15 pm - Field Hockey Scrimmage vs Dulaney HS
Eastern Technical High @ County Home Park
4:15 pm - First Full Day of Kindergarten (Transportation Begins)
Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - Community School Support Hour
North County NCHS Room A-107
11:30 am - Bowleys On The Bay →
Bowley's on the Bay, 800 Chester Rd, Middle River
6:00 pm - Music BINGO with Braintease Games →
Skipjack's Crab Deck, 818 Bowleys Quarters Rd, Middle River
7:00 pm - Field Hockey Scrimmage vs Catholic HS
Eastern Technical High Eastern Tech Upper Field
5:00 pm - College Information Night 2026
Eastern Technical High Eastern Tech Cafeteria
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am looking for an all around handyman for mostly smaller jobs.
I can be reached at 410-710-7248. I am in Dundalk (21222) and since these are mostly smaller jobs it would make sense if you are close to Dundalk… (Nextdoor Historic Dundalk)
- Florida Crystals Corporation - ASR Group posted a job opening for Iron shop Supervisor in Baltimore. Apply here.
- Johns Hopkins University posted a job opening for Sr. Administrative Coordinator (Office of the Vice Provost for Research) in Baltimore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dundalk here.
Ok Dundalk! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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