Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 42 degrees.
Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 46.
Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bridge Closure Requires Detour For Drivers In Ellicott City (patch.com) — Drivers in Ellicott City should prepare for a Merryman Street bridge closure between 8392 and 8407, with work running on weekdays through mid-November. Residents southwest of 8392 Merryman must use Hill Street to reach Main Street while crews replace the bridge deck and repair stone supports.
• Forest Stormwater Pond Repair Project Has Begun in Laurel (howardcountymd.gov) — Howard County has started repairing a failing stormwater pond near 10408 Stansfield Road in Laurel, with work managed from Ellicott City and funded by the county's watershed program. Weekday construction and rolling lane closures on Stanfield Road will run in phases, affecting both westbound and eastbound traffic. Residents are urged to watch posted signs, expect delays, and drive cautiously through the work zone.
• My Vegetarian Resource Group Internship (vrg.org) — An intern with The Vegetarian Resource Group spotlights several vegan‑friendly spots, including Little Market Cafe in Ellicott City, as part of her restaurant review work. She explains how researching veggie restaurants and writing reviews helped her develop skills in communications, policy research, and advocacy. Local readers get a small but positive nod to a hometown café valued by vegetarian and vegan diners.
Officials Unveil Maryland's First 'Net Zero' Elementary School In Baltimore County (patch.com)
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