Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Trio Ousts Howard Co. Appeals Board Chair: Report (patch.com) — Howard County residents, including those in Columbia, may see changes in how local land-use and zoning appeals are handled after three council members abruptly voted to remove Board of Appeals chair Gene Ryan. The majority bloc cited an investigation into his conduct, while two other council members say they were shut out of the closed-door meeting. Ryan disputes the process and plans to challenge his ouster, potentially extending the political tension.
2. The Beths collaborate with Nik Brinkman on 'Metal' remix (northerntransmissions.com) — Columbia residents will get a chance to see indie band The Beths when they play the All Things Go festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion on September 26. The show is part of a monthlong U.S. tour featuring fan-request setlists and festival stops across the country, with one of the few Maryland appearances happening right in town.
3. Black Sabbath, Pearl Jam, Anthrax Members & 'Jack Sabbath' Among Latest Additions To Tom Morello's 'Power To The People' Festival (theprp.com) — Columbia music fans can look forward to Tom Morello's Power to the People festival hitting Merriweather Post Pavilion on October 3, with a stacked lineup including Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Public Enemy, and Jack Black's "Jack Sabbath." Billed as a non-partisan celebration of peace and solidarity, the event will blend big-name rock, hip-hop, and activist-minded performances in one huge local show.
4. Solution Architect Job Opportunity in Columbia, MD (news-usa.today) — A new Solution Architect position has opened at UL's Columbia offices, directly tied to Howard County's growing tech and research corridor. The role will guide critical data and cloud systems that support global safety science work, competing with nearby defense and cybersecurity employers along the Route 1 and Baltimore–Washington tech beltway.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Culinary Walking Tour of Restaurants Set for Sunday, Oct. 4 in Downtown Columbia —jean moon Read on Patch
Residences at Vantage Point Features Local Painter, Writers and Young Performers in Series Starting Oct. 9 —jean moon Read on Patch
Movies in the Park in Merriweather District include family favorites on Fridays, Sept. 18-Oct. 9 —jean moon Read on Patch
today I received from Amazon a pair of swaddling clothes. No manger, just swaddling clothes. What did I order? An external CD/DVD drive!!! this was what I wore on the Amazon chat: Instead of the External… (Nextdoor Thunder Hill)
Does anyone know the start time of the Mexico vs Columbia soccer game at M and T bank stadium on September 26. I find it hard to believe the start time would be as late as 9:00 pm as is posted on most sites! (Nextdoor Dickinson)
Kelly posted a job opening for Scanning Clerk in Columbia. Apply here.
TJX posted a job opening for Cashier Daytime (Saturday/Sunday a must) in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.
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