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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Officially Opens the County's New Community Garden at Old Montgomery Road (howardcountymd.gov) — Howard County has opened a large new community garden on Old Montgomery Road that serves residents from Ellicott City to Elkridge, adding accessible plots and fresh-produce support for local food banks. The piece also outlines major Elkridge investments, including a new Community and 50+ Center, future library expansion, and progress on High School #14 at Troy Park, all of which will shape daily life for local families.
• Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise: See What's Circulating, Find Vaccines In MD (patch.com) — Howard County is ramping up free flu shot clinics, with several convenient options in Elkridge, including Deep Run Elementary, the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, the Elkridge Branch Library/50+ Center, and Chin Bethel Church. With experts expecting a moderately severe respiratory season, the article explains current flu, COVID-19, and RSV trends in Maryland and points residents to pharmacies and county sites where they can get vaccinated soon.
• Seven Maryland Soft-Serve Stands Worth Hitting Before They Close For The Winter (newsbreak.com) — Cindy's Soft Serve on Washington Boulevard in Elkridge is highlighted as an easy, affordable stop for Howard County families looking to squeeze in a few more cones before seasonal stands close for winter. The statewide roundup explains hours, outdoor seating, dog-friendliness, and why this locally owned spot's snowball sundaes and soft-serve treats are worth a last-minute visit.
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