Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Eligible Members for Police Accountability Board from Councilmanic Districts 2 and 5 (howardcountymd.gov) โ Howard County is seeking Columbia residents from Councilmanic District 2 to fill a key seat on the Police Accountability Board, which oversees complaints and disciplinary trends involving local law enforcement. If you live in eastern Columbia, are 25 or older, and active in community service, you can apply by September 4 for this threeโyear term shaping police accountability policy. ย ย ย
โข Local kids learn basketball skills at a camp with DC police officers (wtop.com) โ A D.C. police-run basketball camp for local kids has an unexpected Columbia connection through Sgt. Taariq Cephas, who also volunteers at Howard Community College in Columbia. The four-day camp focused on skills, confidence, and building trust between youth and officers, showing how regional partnerships can indirectly benefit Columbia's own community programs and relationships. ย ย ย
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Winning Women of Celebration Church to Hold 'Girls' Night In' Event on Oct. 24 โTawanda W. Johnson Read on Patch
Back by Popular Demand: CLUE Returns to Baltimore's Hippodrome Jan. 23โ24 โPatrick Evan Read on Patch
DOG FOUND WANDERING NEAR ATHOLTON HIGH SCHOOL found without a collar and when taken to Animal Advocates of Howard County, found no microchip. with no way to contact her owner, i am trying toโฆ (Nextdoor Atholton)
Looking for an experienced handyman/painter for a small interior painting project. * Paint 1 closet * Paint 3 interior doors (front and back) * Paint the walls and ceiling along the staircase I will provide the paint. Pleaseโฆ (Nextdoor Fairway Hills)
Pacsun - Pacific Sunwear of California, LLC posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager in Columbia. Apply here.
Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for LifeCafe Team Member in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.
๐ Nearby News
Ellicott City
2 MD Men Charged In Penn State Cocaine Ring Case (patch.com)
Gilsum youth earns second at national goalkeeper competition (keenesentinel.com)
Elon University chaplain crafts altar, ambo for his order (dioceseofraleigh.org)
Jessup
Verano Manager, Retail Marketing in Jessup, MD (cleveland.com)
Judge orders mental evaluation for Catherine Hoggle, Maryland woman accused of killing her two children (cbsnews.com)
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