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1. Six new principals serving in Catholic schools in Archdiocese of Washington (cathstan.org) — Families connected to Ellicott City's Catholic schools may recognize Nicholas Caputo, the new principal at St. Mary of the Mills in Laurel, who previously taught at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Resurrection St. Paul School in town. His long experience in Catholic education and local ties mean students and parents here could see familiar leadership influences and stronger regional connections between parish schools this year.
2. Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Community Outreach Meeting on the Old Waterloo Road Sidewalk Improvements Project in Elkridge (howardcountymd.gov) — Howard County public works officials are inviting residents to a Sept. 10 outreach meeting at Mayfield Woods Middle School to review design plans for new sidewalks and drainage upgrades along Old Waterloo Road in nearby Elkridge. For Ellicott City neighbors who walk, bike, or drive this corridor, the project would close a key sidewalk gap, add stormwater improvements, and create a cul-de-sac, with staff on hand to answer questions and collect feedback.
3. Where Maryland Remembers: 9/11 Memorials and 25th Anniversary Events Across the State (mdbaynews.com) — Ellicott City residents can look to the Garden of Hope at Centennial Park South, where Howard County traditionally holds an 8:46 a.m. wreath-laying and flag-raising to honor local 9/11 victims, though 2026 details aren't posted yet. The piece also rounds up confirmed and historical 25th-anniversary remembrance events across Maryland, from stair climbs and memorial walks to ceremonies in Rockville, Salisbury, Hagerstown, and more.
4. Sunflower Season Is Here: The Best Farms To Visit In Maryland (thebaynet.com) — Sunflower season is in full swing, and Clark's Elioak Farm on Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City is among the featured destinations for picking blooms and enjoying family activities. With $8 admission including the petting farm and children's attractions, it offers a nearby, budget-friendly way to savor late-summer flowers without leaving Howard County, alongside several other highlighted farms across Maryland.
5. Six 'outstanding' Pony Club members earn college scholarships from USPC (equusmagazine.com) — An Ellicott City student, Ella Riley, has been awarded the USPC Bodgie Read Memorial Scholarship for her volunteerism and achievements in dressage and eventing, and is now studying equine science and management at the University of Kentucky. Her recognition comes alongside five other Pony Club members nationwide, showcasing how local riders are earning national honors and educational support through the United States Pony Clubs.
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