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🌱 Patch AM: Bridge Closure Requires Detour For Drivers In Ellicott City

Spotted on the Ellicott City calendar: Matilda - The Musical

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Hi there, Ellicott City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Key Ellicott City bridge closed, residents face new detour route
  • What's replacing the Crazy Mason in Old Ellicott City?
  • See where Ellicott City's Glenelg Country School ranks statewide

Also on today's calendar: Matilda - The Musical and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 49.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bridge Closure Requires Detour For Drivers In Ellicott City (patch.com) — Drivers in Ellicott City should prepare for a bridge closure on Merryman Street over Cat Rock Run, with work running on weekdays through mid-November. The county advises residents southwest of 8392 Merryman Street to use Hill Street to reach Main Street while crews install a new bridge deck and repair stone support walls.
   

2. New Arts & Entertainment Venue 'The Corner' Replaces Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar (newsbreak.com) — A new nonprofit arts and entertainment space called The Corner is moving into the former Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar spot in Old Ellicott City, aiming to become a welcoming hub for all ages. Led by local café owner Jeni Porter, the venue plans student art shows, debates, live music, and community programs, with a hoped-for opening by January or February.
   

3. The Top 25 Private High Schools in Maryland, According to Niche (newsbreak.com) — Ellicott City's Glenelg Country School earned a spot among Maryland's top 25 private high schools in Niche's new 2027 rankings, highlighting the area's strong education options. The list is dominated by Montgomery County and Baltimore schools, all of which received A+ grades based on academics, culture, diversity, and college readiness.
   

4. An evening of hope during Transitus prayer service (catholicreview.org) — The Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City recently hosted its largest-ever Transitus prayer service, drawing 168 people to reflect on the life and hope-filled legacy of St. Francis of Assisi. Archbishop William Lori emphasized fraternity, simplicity, and trust in God, while reminding attendees the shrine is a jubilee-year pilgrimage site offering special spiritual opportunities for local Catholics.
   

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Ok Ellicott City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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