The Weather:

"Rain, mainly after 3 p.m. High near 44. Calm wind becoming east between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 42. East wind between 12 and 15 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. — The National Weather Service

College Kudos:

Two Columbia residents have been named to Washington College's Dean's List for the fall semester, according to readMedia Newswire.

Freshman Rachel Thompson, daughter of Pamel L. Jones, and senior biology and psychology major Emilie Groves, daughter of Debbi Anceravage, received the honor for earning a grade-point average of at least 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Washington College is a private, independent liberal arts and sciences college in Chestertown, MD.

Open House Tonight:

The Columbia Association invites you to stop by an open house tonight to learn more about its plans to improve walking and biking opportunities in town.

Stop by the Slayton House between 7:30 and 9 p.m. tonight to meet the Connecting Columbia project team and to offer your suggestions for the plan.

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