Community Corner
It's Going to Be a Beautiful Day: What's Happening HoCo
Five things for Thursday in Howard County.
1. Weather >> After a beautiful Wednesday, we'll have a sequel Thursday. The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a comfortable high of 79.
2. Sports brief >> Tryouts for Howard County high school sports began on Wednesday. Is your student ready for the season? Also, the Baltimore Ravens play their second preseason game tonight at 7:30 p.m. against the Atlanta Falcons in Baltimore.
3. ICYMI >> Students in a Howard County library summer class had the opportunity to launch a weather balloon 30,000 feet into the sky. Did you hear where one of them ended up?
4. Patch tip >> Did someone at your company get a promotion? Post their accomplishment in our announcements section.
5. Prepare for traffic this weekend >> Two road races are scheduled this weekend that may cause traffic delays. In Ellicott City a memorial run for the victims of the CSX train derailment will take place near the Historic District. In Columbia, the Iron Girl Triathlon on Sunday morning starts at Centennial Park and competitors run on Route 108 and 99.
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