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Greetings Columbia! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Columbia families displaced after two accidental house fires over holiday weekend
  • Two Columbia teens charged after armed robbery on Daystar Court
  • How Kehlani's Merriweather show put Columbia atop her tour rankings

Also on today's calendar: Power52 Live On The Green! 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 65.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fires Fought At Barn, Townhouse, 2-Story Home In Howard Co. (patch.com) — Howard County firefighters handled three significant Labor Day weekend fires, including two separate house fires in Columbia that displaced several families and required Red Cross assistance. Crews also contained a barn fire in Highland, where one firefighter suffered a minor injury, and investigators ruled all three blazes accidental, citing discarded smoking materials and a suspected electrical malfunction.
   

• 2 Teens Charged In Armed Robbery In Columbia (patch.com) — Columbia residents are learning more about an armed robbery on Daystar Court where two teen boys were reportedly held at gunpoint and robbed of cash and sneakers. Howard County Police say officers quickly located and arrested two suspects, ages 14 and 15, who now face robbery, assault, theft, and weapons charges.
   

• Live Review: Kehlani @ Merriweather Post Pavilion — 9/6/26 (parklifedc.com) — A packed crowd turned out in Columbia as Kehlani's World Tour stop lit up Merriweather Post Pavilion with high-energy performances and plenty of audience participation. Local fans enjoyed a career-spanning set, creative mashups, and an intimate feel despite the large venue, helping the DMV earn Kehlani's top ranking so far for most enthusiastic tour audience.
   

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Ok Columbia! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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