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Cheers Rockville! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Rockville household be tapped for the next city survey?
  • How the new MARC route could change Rockville-to-Baltimore commutes
  • How a $50,000 gift at Rockville campus could aid students.

Also on today's calendar: Jack Bond and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rockville Community Survey to Be Sent to 3,500 Randomly Selected Households (mocoshow.com) — If your Rockville household gets a postcard this fall, it may be your invitation to complete the city's biennial community survey on quality of life and local services. About 3,500 randomly selected homes will be asked to respond by mail or online, with anonymous feedback helping officials shape future programs and improvements.
   

• MARC Train introducing new service between Montgomery County, Baltimore (wtop.com) — Rockville commuters will soon get a new weekday MARC train option directly linking the city with other Montgomery County stops and Baltimore, starting September 28. The adjusted Brunswick and Camden Line schedules will cut travel times significantly between nearby stations and Baltimore, all without added annual operating costs, giving Rockville residents a faster, more convenient transit alternative.
   

• Mid-Atlantic FCU invests $50,000 to support Montgomery College student success (cuinsight.com) — Montgomery College's Rockville campus recently hosted an event where Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union presented a $50,000 contribution to the Montgomery College Foundation. The funding will support scholarships, workforce credentials, and other resources that help local students complete their education and prepare for careers across Montgomery County.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Remember, no matter how tired you are...
    you'll never be as tired as your cat, who's done nothing all day (Nextdoor East Rockville)
  • An update so important, it had to be delivered from the scene of the crime.
    Mind blowing news on Glenmont Shopping Center Parcel H. (Nextdoor Aspen Hill)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Rockville. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Rockville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockville here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Bethesda

  • Job ID:26032398 - Registered Wealth Management Client Associate - North Bethesda, Maryland (bankofamerica.com)
  • John F. Wolf Jr., retired attorney (capegazette.com)
  • Read all about it: 5 literary events in Montgomery County to check out in September (bethesdamagazine.com)

Gaithersburg

  • Montgomery County to Celebrate Active Aging Week With More Than 50 Events (mocoshow.com)

Potomac

  • Local Pizza Restaurant Wins Best Pizza Award in D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia (mocoshow.com)

Ok Rockville! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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