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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Gyms Abruptly Close In Maryland After Owner Files For Bankruptcy (patch.com) — An F45 Training gym in Ellicott City remains open for now after its owner, Mad Fitness Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and shut down several Maryland locations. The company plans to close or sell about half its studios while keeping others, including Ellicott City, operating if they can stay profitable.
2. Howard County Builds New Pathways for Work, Business, and Community (mdcounties.org) — Howard County is earning national awards for programs that directly touch Ellicott City, including transforming the historic Caplan's department store in Old Ellicott City into a flood-resilient retail incubator supporting dozens of local vendors. The county is also expanding youth career pipelines, small-business support, agriculture initiatives, and recreation programs that shape daily life for residents across Ellicott City and surrounding communities.
3. Ex-boyfriend taken into custody in India for New Year's Eve murder in Maryland (foxbaltimore.com) — An Ellicott City woman's killing on New Year's Eve has led to a major development, as her ex-boyfriend was taken into custody in India and faces murder charges. Howard County Police say the 26-year-old Columbia man is awaiting extradition after investigators found the victim fatally stabbed in his Columbia apartment shortly after she was reported missing.
4. The 10 Most Breathtaking Lakes In Maryland Are Worth Seeing At Least Once in Your Lifetime (myfamilytravels.com) — Centennial Lake in Ellicott City earns a prime spot on this list of Maryland's most beautiful lakes, highlighted for its 2.6-mile paved loop, abundant wildlife, and seasonal boat rentals. With concerts, trails into nearby neighborhoods, and easy access from Clarksville Pike, it's pitched as a must-visit escape right in residents' backyard alongside other scenic lakes statewide.
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