🌱 Patch AM: See how Takoma Park Middle School stacks up among Maryland’s best

Greetings Takoma Park! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Takoma Park Middle School stacks up among Maryland's best

Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Top 25 Middle Schools in Maryland, According to 2026 Niche Report (mocoshow.com) — Takoma Park families can celebrate that Takoma Park Middle School made Niche's 2027 list of the top 25 public middle schools in Maryland, ranked No. 22 statewide. Montgomery County schools dominated the rankings overall, with 10 schools on the list, reflecting strong district performance that directly benefits local students and parents weighing middle school options.
   

📸 Around Takoma Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Takoma Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Frederick Ski Swap →
  Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Admissions Open House →
  Edmund Burke School, 4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Walk and Roll to School Day →
  Takoma Park MD
• Crossroads Farmers Market →
  Crossroads Farmers Market, Anne St. @ University Blvd. East, Takoma Park
  10:30 am
• Green Homes and Businesses Information Session →
  Takoma Park MD
  12:00 pm
• City Council Regular Meeting →
  7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park
  7:30 pm
• Oldtime Repertoire Class with Jonathan Vocke →
  School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park
  8:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Beginner Irish dance for kids →
  School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park
  5:45 pm
• Irish Dance for Kids →
  School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park
  5:45 pm
• Booker Book Club →
  People's Book, 7014-A Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Free Adult Self-Defense Class in Takoma Park, MD →
  Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park
  1:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• TPPC Fall Bazaar →
  Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Ave, Takoma Park
  9:00 am

📣 Takoma Park Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Takoma Park. Apply here.
• Tom Thumb Supermarket posted a job opening for Customer Service Clerk in Silver Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Takoma Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Silver Spring

• Fire in Silver Spring apartment leaves cat dead, woman injured (bethesdamagazine.com)

Chevy Chase

• The playbook for getting a mortgage below 6% as rates top 7% (seattletimes.com)

Wheaton

• Mattress Store Permanently Closes Burtonsville Branch: Report (patch.com)

Ok Takoma 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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