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Tuesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
Thursday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Curbside Food Scrap Collection Program Expands Into 2 Howard Co. Towns (patch.com) — Ellicott City households are being invited to join Howard County's expanded Feed the Green Bin curbside food scrap collection program, with sign-up open through Oct. 16. Eligible residents will receive a mailed postcard explaining how to register and, if they enroll, can expect their new green bins by late October, supporting local composting and waste reduction efforts.
• 5 store concepts that launched in 2026 (retaildive.com) — Target has rolled out its new Beauty Studio concept to about 600 stores, including a recently opened location in Ellicott City that replaces the former Ulta shop-in-shop. The space offers 1,600 products, many new brands, beauty advisers, and hands-on testing, while other retailers nationwide experiment with fresh in-store concepts and partnerships.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Brightview Senior Living Brings 13 Memory-Care Communities Together for Wellspring Village by the Water —Nabeela Asif Tringali Read on Patch
What Local Residents Should Know Before Choosing an Internet TV Service —Brian Smith Read on Patch
I'm researching getting solar panels. Does anyone have feedback regarding the following companies? Solar Energy World, 410 Energy Solutions, and Celestial Solar Innovations. Are there any… (Nextdoor Worthington)
Nanny Needed For 2 Children In Ellicott City We are looking for a great nanny for 2 children in Ellicott City. We would prefer someone who could help out with light housekeeping and meal… (Nextdoor Burleigh Manor)
Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 6am Inbound (Stocking) (T1042) in Ellicott City. Apply here.
Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in ellicott city, Maryland in Ellicott City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellicott City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Catonsville
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor caught up on Ravens scratchoffs winners and big prizes (baltimorepositive.com)
Columbia
Ossolodkovs complete golden sweep at Acro Worlds; women's group takes silver • USA Gymnastics (usagym.org)
Gorgeous Zara Larsson Performs in Starfish Bra Celebrating One Year Since Album Release — Photos (entertainmentnow.com)
Towson
3 Teens Charged As Adults Over Armed Carjacking: Police (patch.com)
Officials Warn Of Possible Diesel Odor As Leak Hits Baltimore County Waterway (patch.com)
18-Year-Old Injured After Shooting Breaks Out Near Towson University: Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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