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🌱 Patch AM: Kensington man convicted after fatal shooting inside Franklin Street home
Make time for MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale on the Kensington Patch calendar
Greetings Kensington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Kensington man convicted after fatal shooting inside Franklin Street home
Also on today's calendar: MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kensington man who fatally shot friend found guilty of second-degree murder (bethesdamagazine.com) — A Kensington resident has been convicted of second-degree murder and firearm charges after fatally shooting a friend inside a Franklin Street home in January 2025. The case, tried in Montgomery County Circuit Court, carries a potential decades-long prison sentence, while the victim's family continues to seek financial support through an online fundraiser. 
📸 Around Kensington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kensington
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★ Featured events ★
- MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale →
Kensington Armory, 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD 20895,
11:00 am
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Back to School Bash →
Silver Creek Middle School Kensington, MD 20895
5:30 pm - Floor Hockey - 16+ Drop-In
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - Floor Hockey Ages 16+ - Drop In
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - Volleyball - 55+ Drop-In
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
11:30 am - Back to School Night
Sligo Middle School Silver Spring, MD 20902
5:00 pm - Pickleball - Adults 18+ Drop-In
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - Lil Ones Open Gym (Pre-School)
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
9:00 am - Pickleball - 55+ Drop-In
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
11:30 am - Power52 Live On The Green! 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic →
Turf Valley Golf Club, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City
9:00 am - NYC's Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band sponsored by PRJC →
Rosensteel Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring
2:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Thursday September 10
Sunday September 13
📣 Kensington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lil Ones Open Gym (Pre-School)
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
9:00 am - Little Ones - Drop-in
Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
9:00 am - Therapeutic Recreation - Open Gym Drop-In
Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
9:30 am - Pickleball - 55+ Drop-In
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
11:30 am
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We had Choice Home Warrany on top of the line kitchen appliances.
When the dishwasher stopped working, we informed Choice who promised a repair person. We waited weeks for him to show, and after his inspection said… (Nextdoor Rock Creek Palisades)
🗞 Nearby News
Wheaton
- Sen. Van Hollen hints at presidential bid on 'Meet the Press' (bethesdamagazine.com)
- Bonaventure Acquires Stake in Crescent at Chevy Chase Multifamily Community in Maryland (cremarketbeat.com)
- Tuesday Food Deals in Montgomery County (moderatelymoco.com)
Silver Spring
- Yung Gravy to stop in Silver Spring for 'The Joyrider Tour' (dcnewsnow.com)
- Book Senior Care Services in Silver Spring, MD with Leonardo D. from $22/hr (care.com)
Rockville
- 1 Person Hospitalized After Car Collides With MoCo Transit Bus (patch.com)
- New Music School Heads To Montgomery County (patch.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
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