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Coffee in hand, Severna Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Severna Park 7-Eleven just sold a $50,000 ticket?
  • How did Severna Park High crack Maryland's top 10 this year?
  • How did Severna Park's own Trey Smack fare in his NFL debut?

Also on today's calendar: Successful Women in Business at The Blended Essentials and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A few t-storms, some severe, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $50K lottery jolt hits truck driver during routine delivery stop (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Dundalk truck driver's routine stop at the 7-Eleven on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park turned into a $50,000 FAST PLAY Big Win prize. He double-checked the ticket at two more retailers before believing his luck, and the Maryland Lottery says many big prizes in this game are still unclaimed. Severna Park residents may recognize the store from their own errands.
   

• DC, Virginia Schools Go Back-To-Back In Top 10 Of New National Rankings (dailyvoice.com) — Severna Park families can celebrate: Severna Park High School ranked No. 9 in Maryland in U.S. News & World Report's new 2026-27 Best High Schools list, putting Anne Arundel County in the statewide top 10. The rankings highlight strong college readiness and test performance across Maryland, DC, and Virginia, with detailed comparisons to other top-performing schools in the region.
   

• Get A Kick Out Of This: Trey Smack Shines In NFL Debut (severnaparkvoice.com) — Severna Park football fans can celebrate as former Severna Park High School kicker Trey Smack shines in his NFL preseason debut with the Green Bay Packers. After setting records at Florida and becoming the school's first NFL draftee, he drilled multiple long field goals against the Steelers and is now pushing veteran Brandon McManus for the starting job. Local supporters can watch his bid for a regular-season roster spot.
   

📸 Around Severna Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Severna Park

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    Monday August 24
  • Conferences/staggered openings for ECSE, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
    Oak Hill Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Kindergarten Conferences
    Millersville , MD 21108
  • Schools Open Grades 1 - 5
    Millersville , MD 21108
  • đSchools open for grades 1â5 and grades 6 and 9 only.
    Severna Park (Middle) Severna Park, MD 21146
    • Tuesday August 25
  • đSchools open for grades 1â12.
    Severna Park (Middle) Severna Park, MD 21146
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Kindergarten Staggered Entrance
    Millersville , MD 21108
    • Thursday August 27
  • Successful Women in Business at The Blended Essentials →
    The Blended Essentials, 562 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park
    4:00 pm
  • Back to School Night
    Severna Park (Middle) Severna Park, MD 21146
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Wheelchair Tennis Exhibition and Tennis Classes →
    Naval Academy Brigade, Annapolis
    1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Sneak a Peek for PreK-1st Grade
    Rippling Woods 530 Nolfield Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
    1:00 pm
  • Carroll County Community Car Seat Event
    Maryland State Parks Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department 1320 W Old Liberty Rd,Sykesville
    1:00 pm
  • Car Seat Check-Up Event →
    Maryland State Parks Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department,1320 W Old Liberty Rd,Sykesville,MD 21784
    1:00 pm
  • NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
    Oakwood 330 Oak Manor Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
    2:00 pm

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