🌱 Patch AM: See how Crofton High School stacks up in new state rankings

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Crofton High School stacks up in new state rankings
• How a Crofton car theft became part of a murder case

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Maryland's 25 Best Public High Schools for 2027, According to Niche (mocoshow.com) — Crofton High School has earned a spot among Maryland's top 25 public high schools in Niche's new 2027 rankings, highlighting strong academics in the local community. The list, based on state data and parent reviews, also showcases leading schools across Montgomery, Howard, and other counties. Factors include test performance, graduation rates, and teacher quality, but not SAT or ACT scores.
   

• Jury Selection Set for Multiple Gang-Related Murders, Carjackings (baltimorewitness.org) — A major gang-related murder and carjacking case headed for trial in Baltimore includes a 2013 Ford Taurus stolen near Good Hope Drive in Crofton, tying this long-running investigation directly to the community. Prosecutors say the car was later used in multiple Baltimore shootings before being burned. Jury selection is scheduled for early January 2027, with a lengthy trial expected.
   

📸 Around Crofton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crofton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
  9:30 am
• Dog Rescue Designer Bag & Cash Bingo →
  Elks Lodge 2266, 878 Stevenson Rd, Severn
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Arundel VFD Open House 2026 →
  2380 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• The Pink Event® Sweet 16 Legacy Edition →
  Cambria Hotel Arundel Mills-BWI Airport, 7700 Milestone Pkwy, Severn
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Chapman Farm Food Truck Wednesdays →
  1533 Chapman Rd, Crofton
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Crofton Farmers Market →
  Crofton Library - Anne Arundel County Public Library, 1681 Riedel Rd, Crofton
  8:00 am
• Playful Pandas Music Playgroup →
  Vega Therapy Services Inc., 2111 Baldwin Avenue, Crofton
  10:00 am
• Nonna Angela's →
  Nonna Angela's, 2225a Defense Highway, Crofton
  6:00 pm
• Black Singles Mix and Mingle →
  Crofton Bowling Alley, 2115 Priest Bridge Dr, Crofton
  6:00 pm
• Karen Gray at Nonna Angela's →
  Nonna Angela's, 2225a Defense Highway, Crofton
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Glamityville III: Burlesque and Variety Show →
  ArtFarm, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis
  7:00 pm
• Live Arts Maryland Presents A Concert for Peace →
  Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St, Annapolis
  7:30 pm

📣 Crofton Shout Outs!

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• Stoute Dental — (410) 713-4150
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• Kielbasa Factory — 2404539090
• Next Day Retainer — (410) 721-0900
• Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks — 4102227300

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Reuben Johnson!
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• Looking for a plumber familiar with the old houses in the Triangle.
  The outgoing line from my washer in the basement is backing up. Might need the outgoing house line cleared, I'm not sure. I've done basic check and… (Nextdoor Crofton Parkway)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Odenton. Apply here.
• Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 2331 in Bowie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crofton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Odenton

• Life Plus 20 Years: Man Sentenced For Killing McDonald's Worker At Drive-Thru (thebaynet.com)

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• Your 2026 Fall & Holiday Festival Guide (annapolismomsmedia.com)

Bowie

• Man Fatally Shot In Clinton (patch.com)
• Laurel Man Killed In Fatal Hit-And-Run Involving 2 Vehicles (patch.com)

Ok Crofton! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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