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🌱 Patch AM: Police investigate two violent robberies reported this week in Columbia

And on the Columbia Patch calendar - The Big Flea in Maryland

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Good morning Columbia! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police investigate two violent robberies reported this week in Columbia
  • How Jack Black turned Merriweather into "Jack Sabbath" for a night
  • See which legends rocked Merriweather's marathon Power to the People festival

Also on today's calendar: The Big Flea in Maryland and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Seriously Injured In Assault, Food Delivery Driver Robbed: Howard Co. Police (patch.com) — Howard County police are investigating two recent incidents in Columbia, including a man seriously injured after several suspects assaulted and robbed him, and a food delivery driver robbed at knifepoint on Talisman Lane. While the driver was not hurt, the first victim required hospital treatment, and residents may notice increased police attention as officers search for the suspects.
   

2. Watch: Jack Black Welcomed Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler Onstage For A 'Jack Sabbath' "War Pigs" Cover At 'Power To The People' Festival (theprp.com) — Columbia just hosted the star-studded Power To The People festival, where Jack Black and his young bandmates performed Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath covers as "Jack Sabbath" at Merriweather. Their set included a standout version of "War Pigs" featuring bassist Geezer Butler, and the entire event was streamed free on YouTube for fans who couldn't attend.
   

3. Complete setlist from Tom Morello's Power to the People Festival (usatoday.com) — A massive nine-and-a-half-hour rock festival just packed Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, bringing Tom Morello, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Joan Baez and many others to town for a marathon of music and political anthems. The show mixed classic protest songs, Rage Against the Machine favorites, and all-star collaborations that turned Columbia into a national focal point for rock and free speech.
   

4. AC/DC, Foo Fighters triumphant at MetLife Stadium: 'See you again!' (northjersey.com) — While AC/DC and Foo Fighters rocked MetLife Stadium, local music fans are being pointed to today's Power to the People festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia. The event, featuring Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez, Public Enemy, Dropkick Murphys, Jack Black, and more, is billed as a day of peace, justice, and music and will stream live on YouTube.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Culinary Walking Tour of 7 Restaurants Set for Sunday, Oct. 4 in Downtown Columbia —jean moon Read on Patch
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    Has anyone seen the dog this moring ? Dont call out for him at all he will run just if you see the dog try to have some food on you and take a knee… (Nextdoor Running Brook)
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    Saturday, October 3rd (10am-12:30pm, or until the food runs out, at St. John Baptist Church 9055 Tamar Drive, Columbia MD. If you have reusable… (Nextdoor Oakland Mills - Carters)
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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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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