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Cheers Ellicott City! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Ellicott City farm is opening doors for autistic workers

Also on today's calendar: Goat Yoga and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 88, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Inside A Hiring Program Built For People With Autism (disabilityscoop.com) — A regional Autism Hiring Program is helping Maryland adults on the spectrum build job skills and confidence, with local impact reaching an Ellicott City farm that now employs two autistic workers. Through workshops, counseling, and employer training, the Autism Society of Maryland connects participants with supportive workplaces while encouraging inclusive hiring practices across Howard and neighboring counties.
   

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  • Good Morning
    Looking for an experienced house cleaner for a reasonable price. i live in Holifield station area. thanks. (Nextdoor Hollifield Station)
  • I am looking for a pet sitter in the historic Ellicott city area (Oella) for September 26 and maybe the 27th.
    I have two dogs and a fenced in yard. Both are very friendly rescues. The older guy (Australian Shephard mix) will be 15 in October and I prefer not… (Nextdoor Oella)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Supervisor in Ellicott City. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Ellicott City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellicott City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Catonsville

  • Luke Jones and Nestor give praise to Minter and entire operation on Ravens thorough beat down of Colts in Indy to start season (baltimorepositive.com)
  • Three separate Baltimore County shootings leave one man dead, two others injured (foxbaltimore.com)

Columbia

  • Distributors Keep Adding Distribution Capacity in September (distributionstrategy.com)
  • All Things Go DC 2026 Preview: A guide to this year's lineup (woub.org)

Towson

  • Police Identify Man Fatally Shot In Towson (patch.com)

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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