🌱 Why South Kensington just ranked #2 in all of Maryland

What's up South Kensington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why South Kensington just ranked #2 in all of Maryland

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 101 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Maryland's 25 Best Places To Live For 2026, According to Niche (mocoshow.com) — South Kensington has been named the #2 best place to live in Maryland for 2026, just behind neighboring Kensington, in Niche’s new statewide rankings. The list highlights Montgomery County communities for strong schools, safety, housing, and amenities, with many nearby towns like Bethesda, Rockville, and Four Corners also earning top spots.
   

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📸 Around South Kensington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Kensington

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Sunday July 5

• Family Open Gym - Drop In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  10:00 am
• Pickleball - 18+ Drop-in
  Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
  12:00 pm
• Basketball - All Open Gym - Drop-In
  Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
  2:00 pm
• Basketball - 18+ Drop-in
  Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
  3:00 pm

Monday July 6

• Little Ones - Drop-in
  Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• MoCo Recreation Summer Camps (Registration Required)
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Therapeutic Recreation - Open Gym Drop-In
  Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Summer Camp - Gymnasium Closure
  Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
  9:30 am

Saturday July 18

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
  Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
  2:00 pm

Sunday July 19

• Silver Spring International Food & Craft Festival @ Veterans Plaza →
  Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring
  1:00 pm

Friday July 24

• Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday →
  3535 University Blvd W, Kensington
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 4

• Family Walk at Woodend →
  Woodend Nature Sanctuary, 8940 Jones Mill Rd, Chevy Chase
  9:00 am
• Basketball Adults 18+ Drop In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  9:15 am
• 4th of July Bike Parade →
  Saint Paul Park, St Paul Park, 10564 St Paul St, Kensington
  10:00 am
• Independence Day Picnic and Parade, 11:45 a.m. →
  Chevy Chase, MD Calendar, 4301 Willow Ln., Chevy Chase
  11:45 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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🗞 Nearby News

Kensington

• High temperatures cause changes to MoCo Independence Day events (bethesdamagazine.com)
• Weekend Round Up July 2, 2026 (georgetowner.com)

Chevy Chase

• Institute for Asthma and Allergy (bethesdamagazine.com)
• Coleman Brown, MD, FACS (bethesdamagazine.com)
• Author Talk: Pauline Steinhorn — Dreaming of the River (popville.com)

Bethesda

• Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Bethesda-Chevy Chase For 2026 (patch.com)

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Ok South Kensington! 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: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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