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🌱 Patch AM: See where Takoma Park Middle School ranks among Maryland’s best.

Be sure to catch Frederick Ski Swap on the Takoma Park Patch calendar

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Cheers Takoma Park! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where Takoma Park Middle School ranks among Maryland's best.

Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Top 25 Middle Schools in Maryland, According to 2026 Niche Report (mocoshow.com) — Takoma Park families can celebrate that Takoma Park Middle School ranks No. 22 among Maryland's top 25 public middle schools in Niche's latest report, contributing to Montgomery County's strong showing. The list details how MCPS and neighboring counties performed overall, with all featured schools earning an A grade based on academics, diversity, and reviews.
   

📸 Around Takoma Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Takoma Park

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 10
  • Frederick Ski Swap →
    Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick
    9:00 am
    • Saturday October 17
  • Admissions Open House →
    Edmund Burke School, 4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
    10:00 am

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Other local events

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Hyattsville. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Takoma Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Silver Spring

  • Woman hospitalized, 2 cats killed after fire at apartment building in Silver Spring (dcnewsnow.com)
  • Detours to begin Oct. 5 on 5 Ride On buses amid Purple Line construction (dcnewsnow.com)
  • $10 Million Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Begins In Montgomery County (mocoshow.com)

Chevy Chase

  • Police Blotter: GOP Senate candidate John Deaton's law office vandalized (bostonherald.com)

Ok Takoma Park! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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