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Also on today's calendar: "A Pumpkin Play Date" - Child Care Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Maryland tenant says she's being 'evicted' after reporting mold and mice, and a neighbor filming her apartment got an eviction notice too (operationsports.com) — Residents at the Fields of Rockville apartment complex say they're facing eviction after documenting severe mold, rodent infestations, and other unsafe conditions, raising questions about how Rockville officials oversee local landlords. Tenants and a local TikTok creator describe dozens of families allegedly being removed despite long-standing complaints, and commenters urge affected Rockville renters to contact city and county housing enforcement resources.
2. Read all about it: 7 literary events in Montgomery County to check out in October (bethesdamagazine.com) — Rockville readers can look forward to the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival returning to Montgomery College on October 24, celebrating its 30th year with author talks, workshops, and a tour of Fitzgerald's Rockville sites. The roundup also highlights nearby October book events in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Wheaton, Silver Spring, and Takoma Park, from author conversations to a library fun run. It's a full month of literary activities across Montgomery County.
3. Starbucks closing 3 DC-area locations among 250 North American stores (fox5dc.com) — Starbucks is shutting down its Pike & Rose location in Rockville this week as part of 250 North American store closures, which may affect your regular coffee routine. The company says underperforming stores or those not meeting experience standards are being targeted, including locations in Silver Spring and downtown D.C. alongside Rockville's shop.
4. Remembering the Iconic Maryland Restaurant With a 23-Page Menu and More Than 200 Sandwiches (mocoshow.com) — Longtime residents may remember Roy's Place, the quirky sandwich spot that first opened in Rockville in 1955 before later moving to Gaithersburg. The restaurant became legendary for its 23‑page menu, more than 200 creatively named sandwiches, and the colorful personality of founder Roy Passin. A shared 1973 menu offers a nostalgic look at the humor and over-the-top combinations that made it a Montgomery County favorite.
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