Good day Columbia! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion 5K and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Securely Shred Important Documents At Howard Co. Event (patch.com) — Howard County residents, including those in Columbia, can safely dispose of sensitive paperwork at The BIG Shred on Oct. 17, with on-site shredding offered at four area locations. Each household may bring up to three bags or boxes of documents containing personal information, while non-sensitive paper items and materials like folders, junk mail, and plastics will not be accepted.
2. Columbia, Maryland ranks as No. 1 city for women due to good job, health outcomes (cbsnews.com) — Columbia has just been named the best city in the nation for women, thanks to strong job prospects, high wages adjusted for cost of living, and excellent health outcomes. Local women benefit from low unemployment and poverty rates, high business ownership, and strong preventive health screening and activity levels, putting Columbia at the top of WalletHub's national list.
3. All Things Go Festival DC – Columbia, MD – September 25-27, 2026 (femmusic.com) — Columbia will be buzzing this weekend as the All Things Go Festival takes over Merriweather Post Pavilion from September 25–27 with headliners like Hayley Williams, Mitski, and Brandi Carlile. The three-day, two-stage event emphasizes an inclusive, community-focused atmosphere and features dozens of artists plus comedian Robby Hoffman, with gates opening mid-afternoon Friday and late morning Saturday and Sunday.
4. Weekend Round Up September 24, 2026 (georgetowner.com) — Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia will host the All Things Go Music Festival this Friday through Sunday, bringing nearly 50 acts and large crowds to Little Patuxent Parkway. Ticket prices vary by day, and multiday passes are available, while many other arts and cultural events are happening around the D.C. region for those looking to venture beyond Howard County.
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