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You won't want to miss Frederick Ski Swap on the Potomac Patch calendar

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Hello again Potomac! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Potomac Elementary stacks up in Maryland's new top‑50 list

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Top 50 Elementary Schools in Maryland, According to Niche (mocoshow.com) — Families in Potomac can celebrate that Potomac Elementary and several nearby Montgomery County schools rank among Maryland's top 50 elementary schools in Niche's 2027 list, with many landing in the top 25. Overall, MCPS captured 31 of the top 50 spots, underscoring the strength of local public schools serving Potomac-area neighborhoods.
   

📸 Around Potomac

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Potomac

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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

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Other local events

📣 Potomac Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0106 in Potomac. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Rockville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Potomac here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Bethesda

  • Head-To-Head Contrast: Mayville Engineering (NYSE:MEC) and ESAB (NYSE:ESAB) (watchlistnews.com)
  • The Top 25 Middle Schools in Maryland, According to 2026 Niche Report (mocoshow.com)

Bethesda

Wheaton

  • Mattress Store Permanently Closes Burtonsville Branch: Report (patch.com)

Ok Potomac! 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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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