Good Morning, Columbia! Things to Know, 7/19

The Weather

From the National Weather Service

“A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.”

From the Music Beat

Jason Mraz will be at Merriweather on Sept. 24. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Question of the Day

The Columbia Association is considering ways it can improve the Lakefront, which, most recently, attracted 42,000 people to its Fourth of July celebration. How would you like to improve the Lakefront? Post ideas under this story.

About the Accompanying Photo

Anthony Breland of Columbia, is pictured with his pooch, Nunu, a pit bull mix. Credit . Do you think your dog has what it takes to be pictured with the early-morning news round-up? Email me a picture, with his or her name, at lisa.rossi@patch.com

Headlines You May Have Missed, 7/18