Back to School Jam, Marcuccio Bows Out, Purple Line Cheered and Jeered: The Daily Digest

ICYMI | Why Marcuccio is not running for re-election as Rockville mayor
“It's been a tough two terms. I haven't had what I would consider to be a supportive council. It's been contentious. You have to say, if you can't make it work, maybe somebody else can.” Rockville Mayor Phyllis Marcuccio told Patch. Read our interview with Mayor Marcuccio here. 

Back to School | Donations sought for Back to School Jam
As the city gears up for its Back to School Jam at Lincoln Park Community Center on Friday, Aug. 16, donations are being sought for school supplies. Drop off new supplies at through Wednesday, Aug. 14 at:

·      Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Ave,
City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.

·      Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Dr.

·      Twinbrook Community Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway

·      Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Dr.

·      Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, 355 Martins Ln.

The Back to School Jam is a collaborative effort among the city, Linkages to Learning, Rockville Housing Enterprises, Inc. and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The event includes a DJ, food, drinks fun — and backpacks full of school supplies on sale for $1.
For more information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/lpcc or call 240-314-8780. 

Nearby | Purple Line Cheered, Jeered as O'Malley Visits Bethesda
Gov. Martin O’Malley stopped by the Bethesda Metro station Monday to announce the state's recent allocation of about $400 million to construct the Purple Line light rail from Bethesda to New Carrollton, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch reports.

News | Washington Post sold to Amazon.com founder
The Washington Post announced Monday it will be sold to Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com, for $250 million. >>> See: Read All About It: Washington Post Sold to Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon.com

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