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Morning Silver Spring! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have your kids tried the trike track at Dewey Local Park?
  • Could Costco finally be eyeing a warehouse site in Silver Spring?
  • How did Silver Spring's Montgomery Blair rank among Maryland's top schools?

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, rain possible, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From Bethesda Magazine: 5 playgrounds with trike tracks, splash fountains and more (bethesdamagazine.com) — Families in Silver Spring can explore Dewey Local Park's trike track, obstacle course, and shaded pavilion right off Dewey Road, complete with swings, slides, and even a dog park. The guide also highlights other standout playgrounds in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Potomac, and Rockville, giving you several nearby options for kid-friendly adventures across Montgomery County.
   

• Costco Is Opening 33 New Warehouses in 2027—Could One Be Near You? (marthastewart.com) — Costco is planning 33 new warehouses in 2027 and is exploring possible sites in several U.S. cities, including Silver Spring though no location or timeline is confirmed. For local shoppers, that means a potential new bulk-buying option is on the company's radar, alongside other prospective markets like Buffalo, Lawrence, and Scottsdale.
   

• Poolesville named best public high school in Maryland (mymcmedia.org) — Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring landed at #18 in Niche's new statewide rankings, while Poolesville High took the top spot in Maryland. Several other Montgomery County schools, including Churchill, Whitman, and Wootton, also made the top 20, underscoring the county's strong overall performance in academics and school quality.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm feeling smug now.
    I used my wheelchair to get somewhere in my city. It was smooth sailing. I'm feeling real independent right now! (Nextdoor Acorn Park)
  • Houseplants for free.
    They've been outside all summer and don't have room inside the house anymore. (Nextdoor Kemp Mill)
  • PMM Companies posted a job opening for On Call General Cleaner / Floater in Silver Spring. Apply here.
  • KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Takoma Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Silver Spring here.

🗞 Nearby News

Takoma Park

Chevy Chase

  • Ikon Plastic Surgery Expands Presence in Bethesda-Chevy Chase Market (citybiz.co)
  • The Cannabist Company Retail Associate (part-time) in Chevy Chase, MD (lehighvalleylive.com)
  • Hilton Capital Takes Minority Stake in New Century Advisors (citybiz.co)

Bethesda

  • MD Olympian Accused Of Reflecting Pool Vandalism Has Case Permanently Closed (patch.com)

Ok Silver Spring! 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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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