Five Things To Know About Columbia, 9/29

1) The Weather

“A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.” - From the National Weather Service.

2) Question of the Day

will be coming to a neighborhood near you in Howard County. Will you be slowing down? if speed cameras will change your driving habits.

3) Breast Cancer Awareness Series on Columbia Patch

We are kicking off a series of stories today on Columbia Patch about breast cancer awareness activities in October. Have any inspiring stories to share? Email lisa.rossi@patch.com

4) Featured Reader Comment

“We can disagree without verbal annihilation and destruction.”  - Julia McCready on about a website called Gestapo Ken that opposes Howard County Executive Ken Ulman’s efforts to change the way the Howard County school board members are elected.

5) Headlines You May Have Missed, 9/28

Police Looking into Pair of Columbia Break-Ins: Howard County Crime Roundup

Swansfield Student Collects Pennies For Pandas Facing Starvation