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Good morning Ellicott City! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new principal has deep roots in Ellicott City's Catholic schools?
  • What changes could reshape renting for Howard County and Ellicott City?

Also on today's calendar: The "Dollar Tree" of garage sales, everything priced at rock bottom! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Six new principals serving in Catholic schools in Archdiocese of Washington (cathstan.org) — A new principal in Laurel's St. Mary of the Mills School brings deep experience from Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Resurrection St. Paul schools in Ellicott City, continuing a strong local Catholic education pipeline. The Archdiocese of Washington also announced five other new principals across Rockville, Bethesda, Beltsville, Solomons, and Washington, highlighting their backgrounds in teaching, ministry, and community leadership.
   

• Advocates double down on efforts to improve Howard County's rental ecosystem (bizmonthly.com) — Howard County advocates are pushing for stronger tenant protections, including a new Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs and clearer renter rights. An Ellicott City resident running for county executive questions how "affordable" housing is defined, while officials and nonprofits discuss vacancy rates, junk fees, and better enforcement to stabilize rental options that affect residents' health and financial security.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    I am aware of past posts about other wireless services. I'm considering Consumer Cellular, however, there are others in contention. Obviously, we… (Nextdoor Normandy Heights)
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  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Ellicott City. Apply here.
  • Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Part-Time Stock Associate in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellicott City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Catonsville

  • eDiscovery Data Migration Engineer/Specialist - NetVision Resources Inc - Hybrid in Woodlawn, MD, US (dice.com)
  • Proposed six-year transportation plan focuses on priorities, not new projects (newsfromthestates.com)

Columbia

  • Paid parking spots on temporary 'pause' according to Columbia Mall ownership (wmar2news.com)
  • GBC Kitchen & Bath Expands Full-Service Remodeling in Ellicott City (desmoinesregister.com)

Baltimore

  • Multiple Rounds Of Storms Coming As Heat, Humidity Grip MD (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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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