Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
Monday: Cloudy with a stray shower, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Race Road Water Main Extension Project to Begin in Elkridge (einpresswire.com) — Elkridge drivers and nearby residents should prepare for lane closures on Race Road starting around Monday, October 5, as Howard County installs a new water main and fire hydrants to serve 6250 Race Road. Work will run weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through late December, with flaggers directing alternating one-way traffic and a county contact available for questions.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Meet two of our newest fluff babies. Stormy is a blue-booted Jersey Wooly and Kahlua is our agouti Jersey Wooly. Bunnies are amazing, sweet, and beautiful creatures. Have a great… (Nextdoor Deep Run)
Looking for lawn care help in Severn/Hanover. Just moved in yesterday and need to get someone to help care for the grass until I can get a mower. Roughly 1/3 acre, mostly all open and flat. Grass… (Nextdoor Elkridge)
Live! Casino & Hotel posted a job opening for Executive Housekeeper - Live Hotel in Elkridge. Apply here.
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