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🌱 How a Burtonsville standout became a cornerstone of Penn State’s defense

And check out MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House on the Burtonsville Patch calendar

Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Burtonsville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Burtonsville standout became a cornerstone of Penn State's defense

Also on today's calendar: MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Only Yvan Kemajou Until Penn State Football (blackshoediaries.com) — A standout from Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, defensive end Yvan Kemajou is emerging as a key piece of Penn State's defense heading into his sophomore season. After being thrust into action as a true freshman, he delivered solid production and now enters 2026 as a foundational EDGE rusher coaches are counting on.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • National Museum of the Marine Corps, VA →
    Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
    9:30 am
  • Workforce Resource Toolkit: Brainfuse JobNow (In-Person)
    Beltsville Branch Library Beltsville - LifeLab
    6:00 pm
  • ***CANCELLED*** Historic District Commission →
    Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
    6:00 pm
  • Needlework Social: Knitting and Crocheting
    Laurel Branch Library Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
    6:30 pm
  • Wednesday August 19
  • Professional Duty Days for All Teachers
    James E. Duckworth Regional All Schools and Centers
  • Bulky Item and Yard Debris Collection →
    Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
    8:00 am
  • Legos: Bricks and Beyond
    Beltsville Branch Library Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
    3:30 pm
  • Needlework Social
    Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
    4:00 pm
  • Tap Into Your Network: LinkedIn Strategies
    Beltsville Branch Library Beltsville - LifeLab
    6:00 pm
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
    Laurel Branch Library Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday August 20
  • Caseworker in the Library
    Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
    10:00 am
  • Union Station Drop Off, DC →
    Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Firefighters rescue two dogs, one resuscitated, from a Germantown townhome fire that originated from the stovetop.
    11:32AM on Aug 17: Montgomery County fire officials report that a blaze originating from the stovetop in a Germantown townhome's kitchen led to… (Nextdoor )
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Laurel. Apply here.
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burtonsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Columbia

  • Roggenart To Open New Headquarters, Central Commissary In Columbia (patch.com)

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Silver Spring

  • Book Tutoring Services in Silver Spring, MD with Zully A. from $40 (care.com)
  • Book Pet Care Services in Silver Spring, MD with Sara Z. from $25/hr (care.com)
  • Judge sentences man to 98 days in prison after shooting at Blake High School (wtop.com)

Ok Burtonsville! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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