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Coffee in hand, Ellicott City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Centennial Park West playground and courts closed for upgrades
  • How new speed humps could change driving near Ellicott City
  • Which top-ranked middle schools are closest to Ellicott City families?

Also on today's calendar: Matilda - The Musical and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Park Playground Closed In Ellicott City While Crews Replace Equipment (patch.com) — Families in Ellicott City should plan around a temporary closure at Centennial Park West, where the main playground and several nearby courts are shut for at least two months while equipment is replaced. The rest of the popular park, including other playgrounds and amenities, remains open from 7 a.m. to sunset, and residents can find alternative parks through Howard County's website.
   

• Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Community Outreach Open House on the Deepage Drive and Rustling Leaf Traffic Calming Project (howardcountymd.gov) — Howard County is inviting residents to a community open house on Oct. 21 to review traffic-calming plans for Deepage Drive and Rustling Leaf, a short drive from Ellicott City. Neighbors can see proposed speed humps and a raised intersection, ask questions, and submit comments in person or by email through Nov. 5.
   

• The Top 25 Middle Schools in Maryland, According to 2026 Niche Report (mocoshow.com) — Families in Ellicott City may be pleased to see several nearby Howard County middle schools, including Ellicott Mills, Dunloggin, and others, ranked among Maryland's top 25 by Niche. The list highlights how strongly local schools perform statewide, based on academics, teacher quality, and parent and student reviews.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Who is this person in Lifehacks that is in a perpetual seething rage that no one told them about 67 exceptionally stupid human tricks until they were on the verge of senility?
    I have to admit that I have not gone to the site to see what all of them are. (Nextdoor Woodmark)
  • Westlake Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Floor Supervisor - Store 191 Ellicott City, MD in Ellicott City. Apply here.
  • Discovery Senior Living posted a job opening for Director of Activities & Transportation (Senior Living) in Ellicott City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellicott City here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Columbia

  • MAKE YOUR MONDAY: Old Shoes Turn Into 500 Pairs for Local Students (iheart.com)
  • Inside the DC 'Power to the People' festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen (sentinelcolorado.com)

Baltimore

  • BTV launches first nonstop Baltimore flight in 16 years (921wvtk.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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