Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Main Street Music Fest Returns To Old Ellicott City (patch.com) — Residents can look forward to Main Street Music Fest returning to Old Ellicott City on Sept. 19, bringing live music on multiple stages, artisan and food vendors, and kids' activities. The all-day event runs from noon to 8 p.m., and organizers are actively seeking volunteers to help with setup, ticket sales, crafts, and teardown.
• Residents Report Theft Of Cash, Jewelry After Ellicott City Homes Broken Into (patch.com) — Two Ellicott City homes were recently broken into, with thieves entering through windows and stealing cash, jewelry and other valuables, prompting a security reminder for residents. Howard County Police urge neighbors to lock all doors and windows, secure garage access, hide valuables in less obvious spots, lock vehicles, and promptly report any suspicious activity by calling 911 or the non-emergency line.
• Visit a Main Street (maryland.gov) — Maryland's Main Street program spotlights historic downtowns across the state, including Ellicott City's charming Main Street with its 18th- and 19th-century buildings. Local readers are reminded their town is a featured destination for unique shops, galleries, restaurants, railroad history, and recurring events like First Fridays and Main Street Music Fest that draw visitors and support local businesses.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant Earns Best of Howard Honors —Lutheran Village at Millers Grant Read on Patch
My wife needs to see a Gastroenterologist for a consult. Who can you recommend in the Columbia/Ellicott city area? Thanks for your help. (Nextdoor Montgomery Meadows II)
Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Ellicott City. Apply here.
P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Server - Takeout in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellicott City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Catonsville
Did Adnan Syed Really Murder Hae Min Lee — Or Did An Innocent Man Spend 23 Years Behind Bars? (allthatsinteresting.com)
U.S. News & World Report ranks BCPS high schools among best in state and nation (nottinghammd.com)
Columbia
Columbia House ends after decades of mail-order music (wbaltv.com)
Summer ICE surge: Maryland immigrant advocacy group confirms more than 200 calls to hotline since July (wmar2news.com)
Towson
FL Man Sentenced For Sexually Exploiting 2 MD Children: Report (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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