Good Morning, Columbia! Things to Know, 7/20

The Weather

From the National Weather Service

“Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south between 7 and 10 mph.”

Event Not to Miss

- A presentation by Stanette Robinson, MBA, CPA., at 7 p.m. at the Howard County Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway.

Question of the Day

Did you know that there might be a new tenant in the old Michael’s Pub location in Kings Contrivance? Everyone has been buzzing about this. I first heard about it on Twitter, then on the Tales of Two Cities blog, which posted Saturday about the restaurant applying for a liquor license. Our story talks with the neighborhood advocates and owners of The Corner Stable, which is looking to add its second restaurant location in Kings Contrivance.

Featured Reader Comment

“I hope being able to walk all the way around the lake is encompassed in this plan. I love the lake front and all improvements are exciting, but this is long over due and is an important missing piece of the overall lake front experience.” – Reader on the story, “

About the Accompanying Photo

Tee Dodson and her children, Lilly and Phillip, with their chihuahua, Boe. Dodson said she and the kids bring Boe down to Lake Elkhorn at least three or four times a week, and said although the little guy gets a little tired after a while he keeps up with them for the whole trip around the lake. Credit

Headlines You May Have Missed 7/19

Corner Stable Aims to Occupy Old Michael’s Pub Location

Pizza Delivery Car Theft Leads to Arrest of Three Teens: Howard County Crime Roundup