🌱 Patch AM: How the new MARC express could change your Kensington commute

Morning Kensington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How the new MARC express could change your Kensington commute

Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Transit Briefs: TEXRail, MARC (railwayage.com) — Kensington commuters now have a new MARC express option linking the town directly with Baltimore and other key stops, cutting some rail trips nearly in half. The weekday Brunswick–Camden run-through train eliminates transfers in Washington and offers a six-month $2 promotional discount, making rail more competitive with driving for work and school trips across central Maryland.
   

📸 Around Kensington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kensington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Frederick Ski Swap →
  Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick
  9:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Todo Tango →
  The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda
  7:30 pm
• Todo Tango →
  The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Pickleball Drop-in
  Upper County Community Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Pickleball - 55+ Drop-In
  Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  11:30 am
• Basketball 18+ Drop-in
  Upper County Community Recreation Center
  12:00 pm
• Kensington Park Book Discussion →
  Montgomery County Public Libraries, Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington
  12:00 pm
• Kensington Park Book Discussion - One Maryland One Book →
  Montgomery County Public Libraries, Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington
  12:00 pm
• Basketball Youth Drop-in (Ages 11-17)
  Upper County Community Recreation Center
  2:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• LWVMC November Election Ballot Questions Discussion →
  Various sites
  10:30 am
Saturday October 17
• 7th Annual Ch/Art Art Walk →
  , Washington
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• PRJC Presents The Charm City Traditional Jazz Sound →
  Rosensteel Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spencer's in Silver Spring. Apply here.
• Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Restaurant Busser in Silver Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kensington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheaton

• New BBQ Festival and Competition MoCo Smoke Show Coming to Wheaton (mocoshow.com)
• 5 Maryland Train Rides You Need To Experience This Fall (thebaynet.com)
• Planning Board supports council bill that waives fees, relaxes requirements for accessory dwelling units (bethesdamagazine.com)

Silver Spring

• Woman hospitalized, 2 cats killed after fire at apartment building in Silver Spring (dcnewsnow.com)

Ok Kensington! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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