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Greetings Ellicott City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ellicott City couple's freeze-dried Indian meals are flying off shelves
  • New Ellicott City fire station will double as EMT training hub
  • How an Ellicott City farm is opening doors for autistic workers

Also on today's calendar: Goat Yoga and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Beautiful with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Freeze-Dried Indian Food Line Launched In Ellicott City (patch.com) — Ellicott City residents can now pick up locally made, freeze-dried Indian meals from Spicey Saffron, a new venture launched by Ashish and Beena Bakshi on Main Street. The couple, inspired by a family hiking trip, has already sold hundreds of packets featuring popular vegetarian dishes that can be prepared in minutes with hot water or a microwave.
   

2. New Howard Co. Fire Station Saves Lives, Trains Aspiring First Responders (patch.com) — Ellicott City is set to gain Fire Station 15 along the Route 108 corridor, bringing expanded emergency services and on-site training for aspiring EMTs and firefighters. The project, paired with the nearby Career and Technical Education Center, will give local students classroom space, clinical experience, and a pathway to advanced paramedic training, while future plans include Fire Station 16 in western Ellicott City.
   

3. Inside A Hiring Program Built For People With Autism (disabilityscoop.com) — An Autism Society of Maryland hiring program is helping adults with autism build job skills and connect with inclusive employers, including Mary's Land Farm in Ellicott City. The 160-acre farm now employs two autistic workers, while the free 10-week course offers soft-skills training, employer education, and ongoing support that's reaching Howard County and nearby communities.
   

4. Best Places For Pumpkin Picking In Maryland This Fall (thebaynet.com) — Maryland pumpkin patches get a spotlight this fall, and one of the featured spots is Clark's Elioak Farm right in Ellicott City. Alongside farms across Southern Maryland and beyond, it's highlighted as a family-friendly place to pick pumpkins and enjoy fall activities throughout October, giving local families an easy seasonal outing close to home.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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