🌱 What weekend crime trends could spill over into Damascus streets?
Damascus, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Damascus! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What weekend crime trends could spill over into Damascus streets?
- How will Pam Queen’s retirement reshape representation for Damascus voters?
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stabbings, Burglaries, Weapons Incidents And Auto Thefts Included in Weekend Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Damascus is part of Montgomery County’s 5th District, where police spent the weekend tackling vehicle-related crimes and thefts across the area. While the highlighted incidents occurred in nearby Potomac and North Potomac, this summary shows the types of offenses officers are monitoring that could also affect Damascus neighborhoods. 
• MoCo Council to interview two applicants for Planning Board vacancy (bethesdamagazine.com) — Damascus residents are represented in District 14, whose longtime delegate Pam Queen is being honored as she prepares to retire in 2026. County leaders will also interview candidates for a key Planning Board seat and consider major bond financing for the Viva White Oak redevelopment, shaping growth and infrastructure countywide.
📸 Around Damascus
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★ Featured events ★
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
2:00 pm -
Shoff Promotions Frederick Maryland COMIC CON →
Frederick Maryland Clarion Inn Event Center 5400 Holiday Dr 21703,
9:30 am -
Silver Spring International Food & Craft Festival @ Veterans Plaza →
Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring
1:00 pm -
Anything Goes! - MC Summer Musical →
Theatre Arts Arena, 51 Mannakee St, Rockville
8:00 pm
Saturday July 18
Sunday July 19
Friday July 24
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Other local events
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55+ Pickleball (3 Courts available)
Damascus Communtiy Rec Center Damascus Community Recreation Center
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Damascus Daytime Book Discussion →
Damascus Library, 9701 Main St #2, Damascus
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Sail Away Into Summer →
Stone Silo Brewery, 28800 Kemptown Rd, Damascus
6:00 pm -
Badminton - 18+ Drop-In
Damascus Communtiy Rec Center Damascus Community Recreation Center
9:00 am -
Pickleball 18+ Drop-in (2 Courts)
Damascus Communtiy Rec Center Damascus Community Recreation Center
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55+ Pickleball (3 Courts available)
Damascus Communtiy Rec Center Damascus Community Recreation Center
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Badminton - 18+ Drop-In
Damascus Communtiy Rec Center Damascus Community Recreation Center
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Little Ones - Drop In - Age 5 & Under
Damascus Communtiy Rec Center Damascus Community Recreation Center
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Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
Tuesday July 21
Wednesday July 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Clarksburg
- Spirit Halloween To Open Seasonal Store in Clarksburg (mocoshow.com)
- Early Access homes for Sale in Clarksburg, MD (redfin.com)
- Patriots 2026 scouting report for ED Xavier Holmes (patspulpit.com)
Montgomery Village
- Six from SU Earn Prestigious Fulbright Student Awards (salisbury.edu)
- Maryland sued by Justice Department over immigration policies (mymcmedia.org)
- Montgomery County Council to Consider Street Racing Bill, Montgomery College Funding (mocoshow.com)
Rockville
- Authorities Identify MoCo Man Fatally Shot By Police At Bus Stop (patch.com)
Ok Damascus! 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 letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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