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Also, don't miss St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m. on the Potomac Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Potomac! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Churchill bounce back in Friday night's home game in Potomac?
  • What crimes were logged in the police district that includes Potomac?
  • Potomac remembers Brooke Eby, a powerful voice in ALS awareness

Also on today's calendar: St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m. 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 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Quince Orchard Cougars football lengthens win streak to 32 with 41-0 win over Churchill Bulldogs (bethesdamagazine.com) — Churchill High's Bulldogs will try to rebound at home in Potomac this Friday at 6:30 p.m. when they host the Gaithersburg Trojans, after a tough 41-0 road loss to powerhouse Quince Orchard. The Cougars extended their win streak to 32 in muddy conditions, while Churchill now focuses on protecting home turf in front of local fans.
   

2. Police Report Multiple Auto Thefts and Two Incidents Involving Gunfire In October 1 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County police reported several vehicle-related crimes on October 1 in the 1st District, which covers Rockville, Potomac, and parts of North Bethesda, though the specific incidents occurred in Rockville. Additional auto thefts, a gunfire-related assault, and burglaries were logged across other districts, and police stress this summary doesn't capture every call for service.
   

3. TikTok star Brooke Eby dies at 37. What she shared about life, her ALS diagnosis (ground.news) — Potomac native and TikTok creator Brooke Eby, known as Limpbroozkit, has died at 37 after using humor and honesty to document her ALS journey and advocate for others with the disease. Friends, family, and the ALS Network are remembering her as a powerful storyteller and community builder whose videos brought national attention to living with ALS.
   

4. Superintendent of heavily Jewish Maryland county admits 'misstep' in handling Nazi swastika incident (jns.org) — Montgomery County's school superintendent acknowledged mishandling a communication about a swastika incident and is now reaching out to Jewish clergy, including leaders at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac. Local rabbis say families are pulling students from public schools amid a sharp rise in reported hate-bias incidents and are pressing for faster, concrete antisemitism-response measures.
   

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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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