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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
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!)
- 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. 
📸 Around Burtonsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burtonsville
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★ Featured events ★
- MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House →
7:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
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Other local events
📣 Burtonsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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 - 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
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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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)
Wheaton
- The Once-Popular 1950s Hot Dog Chain Known For Its Beer-Steamed Franks (thedailymeal.com)
- R.I.P.: Barry Richards, Well-Known D-C Area Radio Personality (blogspot.com)
- Leonard Gross (washingtonjewishweek.com)
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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