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🌱 Patch AM: Which candidates are vying to represent Parkville in Maryland’s District 8?
Coming up: Keep the Paycheck-Lose the Work on the Parkville Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Which candidates are vying to represent Parkville in Maryland's District 8?
Also on today's calendar: Keep the Paycheck-Lose the Work and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A real swing district, an unconventional GOP challenger, and a Senate seat with no primary drama at all (mdbaynews.com) — Parkville voters are part of a closely watched swing district where Democrat Carl Jackson faces Republican challenger Yahu Blackwell for the state Senate in 2026. The article breaks down recent primary results for District 8's House seats, profiles key candidates, and explains why this suburban Baltimore County district could be unusually competitive. It's a useful primer on who may soon represent Parkville in Annapolis. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parkville
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★ Featured events ★
- Keep the Paycheck-Lose the Work →
Baltimore County Public Library - White Marsh Branch, 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Baltimore
6:30 pm - Community Shredding Day →
Brightview Towson, 20 Burke Ave, Towson
9:00 am - Parkinson's Wellness Open House →
Brightview Senior Living Towson, 20 Burke Ave, Towson
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 22
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
- CANDYMAN & The Baltimore Show PARTYTIME @ RACERS' CAFE` →
Racers' Cafe, 7732 Harford Rd, Parkville
6:30 pm - Midnite Run at McAvoys Parkville →
McAvoy's Sports Bar and Restaurant, 2531 Putty Hill Ave, Parkville
8:30 pm
Saturday August 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Middle School Orientation
City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
6:00 pm - Kinder Orientation
City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
5:30 pm - New Families Orientation
City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
6:15 pm - Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Meeting
Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093 - Back to School BBQ + Meet the Teacher
City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
3:00 pm - Teachers and School Based Staff on Duty
Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093 - First Day of School!
City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214 - Systemwide Professional Development Activities
Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093 - Teacher Classroom Preparation Day
Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093 - Orientation for Students Entering Grades 6 and 9
Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Tuesday August 18
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone.
I ran out in the yard to get some leaves for the caterpillars. I heard a crash and saw I had startled a doe. I felt bad I didn't know she was… (Nextdoor Parkville/Carney)
- Chick-fil-A Joppa Road posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Parkville. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Parkville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Towson
- Family Fun in Baltimore This Weekend: Aug. 21-22 (baltimoreschild.com)
- NY Post Profiles Chaim Galbut, Orthodox Jewish Basketball Player Breaking New Ground at Duquesne (vinnews.com)
Perry Hall
- Body Of Missing Essex Boater Recovered In Middle River: Report (patch.com)
Baltimore
- Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Ira Kowler as New Director of Baltimore City Revitalization Programs (maryland.gov)
- The Week in Winners: $1 million prizes bring big wins to Maryland Lottery players in Fallston, Manchester (nottinghammd.com)
- Chris Brown and Usher's 'R&B Tour' now coming to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore (wbal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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