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Hey there, Severna Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Severna Park’s Emerson Scott powered a near-unstoppable soccer dynasty
- Could Severna Park’s Harris Teeter be on Kroger’s 2026 chopping block?
Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Severna Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy; a morning flurry, with a high of 36 and low of 24 degrees.
- Friday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 38, low: 25.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 39 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Capital Gazette 2025 girls soccer Player of the Year: Severna Park's Emerson Scott named Player of the Year (capitalgazette.com subscription) — Severna Park standout Emerson Scott has been named the Capital Gazette’s 2025 Girls Soccer Player of the Year after leading the Falcons to three state titles, 52 wins and 191 goals over her career. The Florida Atlantic commit is praised for her relentless two-way play and leadership, while coach Rick Stimpson, also from Severna Park, earns Coach of the Year for guiding a dominant, family-like program. 
Find out what's happening in Severna Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Multiple MD Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — Severna Park shoppers could be affected as Kroger reviews its 18 Maryland Harris Teeter locations, including the Severna Park store, for potential closures through 2026. The article also outlines other major chains, from Macy’s to Walgreens and Wendy’s, that are trimming or evaluating Maryland locations, signaling possible changes ahead at malls and shopping centers many locals frequent.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adjusted Collection for the New Year Holiday
Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
8:00 am - New Year's Day - City Holiday
Bowie, MD Calendar Bowie, MD 20716
8:30 am - Ice Skating Lessons-Beginner (Sat)
Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Skating , 103 Crain Hwy , Glen Burnie
9:00 am - Ice Skating Lessons-Advanced (Sat)
Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Skating , 103 Crain Hwy , Glen Burnie
9:30 am - GW Univ Textile Museum, DC
Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
10:30 am - ICE! Holiday Event at Gaylord National, MD
Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
1:00 pm - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 23
Large Meeting Room B Laurel -
10:30 am - APD Swearing In
Annapolis, MD Calendar , 160 Duke of Gloucester St , Annapolis
1:30 pm - Makerspace: Tinkercad 3D Snowflakes
Computer Lab Laurel -
3:30 pm - Teen Action Group (TAG)
Glenarden Branch Library Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
4:15 pm - Regular City Council Meeting
Bowie, MD Calendar , 15901 Fred Robinson Way , Bowie
8:00 pm - Dance Party: Dance into the New Year
Large Meeting Room Upper Marlboro -
1:00 pm
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- MacGillis Global Academy — (240) 599-8968
Accredited Online School: Full/Part-time & Homework Support - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T2631) in Gambrills. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Store Cleaning Associate in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Severna Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pasadena
- January Holiday Events in the Chesapeake (chesapeakefamily.com)
Glen Burnie
- Police investigate 7-Eleven robbery in Glen Burnie involving 3 masked suspects (wcbm.com)
Annapolis
Ok Severna 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
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