🌱 How a sewage leak turned into a fight over Damascus school repairs
Damascus, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Damascus! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a sewage leak turned into a fight over Damascus school repairs
Also on today's calendar: Harmony Express Guest Night and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
- Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• A Sewage Closure Becomes a Campaign Ad Within the Hour in Howard County (mdbaynews.com) — Damascus residents are part of a closely watched District 9A race where a Howard County school sewage closure is fueling debate over aging buildings and massive maintenance backlogs. The story fact-checks claims about school conditions, including Damascus High’s long-delayed renovation, and explains how funding decisions in Annapolis and local governments shape when those fixes actually happen. 
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Upcoming Events in
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Harmony Express Guest Night →
Pathways Baptist Church, 200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg
6:30 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
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Basketball - Youth Drop-In
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Family Storytime at Damascus Community Recreation Center →
Damascus Library, 9701 Main St #2, Damascus
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Volleyball Drop In 16+
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Badminton - 18+ Drop-In
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Pickleball 18+ Drop-in (2 Courts)
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Badminton - 18+ Drop-In
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Basketball - 18+ Adult Drop-In
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Basketball Adults 18+ Drop-In
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Maryland Psychic Fair →
Frederick Event Center, 5400 Holiday Dr, Frederick
9:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Sunday September 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dirty Soul Band: 🍂 Fall Back into the Groove with... →
Clarks Lodge, 12011 Snowden Farm Pkwy, Clarksburg
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Dirty Soul Band: 🍂 Fall Back into the Groove with an Early Show at Clarks Lodge! 🍂 →
Clarks Lodge, 12011 Snowden Farm Pkwy, Clarksburg
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Holiday - Facility Closed →
Plum Gar Community Center 19561 Scenery Dr, Germantown, MD 20876 -
Clarksburg JV Football @ Seneca Valley →
Seneca Valley High School, 19401 Crystal Rock Dr, Germantown
10:00 am
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 3 Steps to Keep Your Lights On
Falling behind on your gas or electric bill can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone, and there’s help available. In this practical, must-attend… (Nextdoor ) - The Office of the People's Counsel is seeking an experienced and energetic Deputy Operations Manager for our office.
The Deputy Operations Manager ensures smooth administrative operations for the office and fills several essential roles within the administrative… (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Mount Airy. Apply here.
- Monro, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Automotive Store Manager in Mount Airy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Damascus here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clarksburg
- County Study Looks at Transportation Needs Between Clarksburg and Montgomery Village Through 2045 (mocoshow.com)
- Stabbing and Series of Vehicle-Related Thefts Included in August 26 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com)
- Girlfriends charged with Silver Spring murder to go on trial in 2027 (washingtonblade.com)
Montgomery Village
- Proposed Flagship Car Wash Scrapped in Montgomery Village (mocoshow.com)
- Tonight: Marylanders could catch a partial lunar eclipse (mymcmedia.org)
- Stop the Spend rejected signatures go to court (mymcmedia.org)
Rockville
- Incense Ashes Cause $2M In Damages After Apartment Fire: MCFRS (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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