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Also, don't miss Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! on the Severna Park Patch calendar

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Hey there, Severna Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Severna Park High ranks among Maryland's best schools
  • What a $43 million loan means for Park Plaza shoppers
  • Severna Park family's scare prompts urgent firepit safety reminders

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maryland's 25 Best Public High Schools for 2027, According to Niche (mocoshow.com) — Severna Park families can take pride that Severna Park High School earned a spot among Maryland's top 25 public high schools in Niche's 2027 rankings. The list, based on academics, graduation rates, and parent reviews, highlights how several Anne Arundel and nearby county schools stack up statewide as college readiness and school quality remain top concerns.
   

• Retail Lending Rose 61% This Year. It Was Also One of the Slowest-Growing Property Types Last Quarter. Both Are True (realtytoday.com) — A major Severna Park shopping center, Park Plaza on Ritchie Highway, just secured a $43 million refinancing, signaling strong lender confidence in this long-established, daily-needs retail hub. For local shoppers and nearby businesses, that fresh capital should help keep the center stable and well-maintained even as national retail lending shows signs of slowing momentum.
   

• Maryland Family Warns of Firepit Dangers After Tragic Accident (newswise.com) — A Severna Park family is sharing their 5-year-old son Ben's painful firepit accident to warn neighbors as cooler weather brings more backyard fires. After severe burns and intensive treatment at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Ben is recovering, and his doctors are urging local parents to tighten firepit safety and supervision to prevent similar tragedies.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Grocery Management Assistant(overnight) in Severna Park. Apply here.
  • L Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-SEVERNA PARK MARKETPLACE in Severna Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Severna Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Crownsville

  • The Guide to DMV Fall Festivals: What's Free, What's Worth Paying For (town.news)
  • What's Up? This Weekend 9/30 (whatsupmag.com)
  • Harmony Ridge Builders Launches New Barn Restoration Service (kdhnews.com)

Pasadena

Glen Burnie

  • Sentences handed down in murder of 18-year-old killed during attempted robbery in Glen Burnie (wmar2news.com)

Ok Severna Park! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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