🌱 Patch AM: See how Parkville High climbed into Maryland’s latest school rankings

Hi Parkville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Parkville High climbed into Maryland's latest school rankings
• How will Parkville's swing district vote in this year's Senate race?

Also on today's calendar: Keep the Paycheck-Lose the Work and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• U.S. News & World Report ranks BCPS high schools among best in state and nation (nottinghammd.com) — Parkville families can celebrate that Parkville High and Center for Math/Science is now ranked among Maryland high schools after being unranked last year. A new U.S. News & World Report list also places several other Baltimore County schools, including Eastern Tech at number one statewide, highlighting strong academic performance across the district.
   

• A real swing district, an unconventional GOP challenger, and a Senate seat with no primary drama at all (mdbaynews.com) — Parkville voters are in the middle of a closely watched 2026 Legislative District 8 battle, with Democrat Carl Jackson facing Republican challenger Yahu Blackwell for state Senate. The article breaks down primary results, delegate slates, and why this swing district could be pivotal in Maryland politics this cycle.
   

📸 Around Parkville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parkville

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Keep the Paycheck-Lose the Work →
  Baltimore County Public Library - White Marsh Branch, 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Baltimore
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Community Shredding Day →
  Brightview Towson, 20 Burke Ave, Towson
  9:00 am
Thursday August 27
• Parkinson's Wellness Open House →
  Brightview Senior Living Towson, 20 Burke Ave, Towson
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• CANDYMAN & The Baltimore Show PARTYTIME @ RACERS' CAFE` →
  Racers' Cafe, 7732 Harford Rd, Parkville
  6:30 pm
• Midnite Run at McAvoys Parkville →
  McAvoy's Sports Bar and Restaurant, 2531 Putty Hill Ave, Parkville
  8:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Kinder Orientation
  City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
  5:30 pm
• New Families Orientation
  City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
  6:15 pm
Friday August 21
• Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Meeting
  Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
• Back to School BBQ + Meet the Teacher
  City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
  3:00 pm
Monday August 24
• First Day of School!
  City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
• Teachers and School Based Staff on Duty
  Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Tuesday August 25
• Systemwide Professional Development Activities
  Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Wednesday August 26
• Teacher Classroom Preparation Day
  Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Thursday August 27
• Orientation for Students Entering Grades 6 and 9
  Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Saturday August 29
• Saturday, August 29, 2026 Auditions - Towson, MD 2026 →
  Children's Chorus of Maryland & School of Music, 320 E Towsontown Blvd, Towson
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fresenius Medical Care posted a job opening for Insurance Coordinator in Parkville. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Parkville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Towson

• Book Senior Care Services in Towson, MD with Sam I. from $14/hr (care.com)
• Family Fun in Baltimore This Weekend: Aug. 21-22 (baltimoreschild.com)
• Holocaust Educators' Institute Marks Another Successful Year (jewishtimes.com)

Lutherville

• Woman's Doctor: Why are women more prone to sports injuries? (wbaltv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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