Six Things to Know in Columbia, 10/3

1. The Weather

"Showers likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind between 3 and 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%."  — From the National Weather Service

2. According to online sources, today is National Virus Appreciation Day.

Should you send flowers to your medical practitioner or to a virus? I'm a little confused about that one!

3. Reader Shout-Out

A big thank you to Columbia Patch Facebook fan Maryfrances Gambino Botkin, who let us know about an Saturday afternoon, and sent pictures of firefighters taking care of business.

4. Question of the Day

Now that fall appears to have slammed into us head-on, what do you like (or dislike) about the season that sends summer packing? 

5. Perhaps you noticed a different writer's name at the top of this list.

I'm , the new local editor here at Columbia Patch. I come to you with 12 years of community journalism experience, with the past four years spent at The Frederick News-Post a couple of counties west of here. I tip my hat to Lisa Rossi for the fabulous job she's done in the interim, and look forward to the continued growth of our online community here in the heart of Columbia.

6. Headlines you may have missed last week

This Weekend: Howard County, Md. vs. Ontario?

Sushi restaurant to Open in King's Contrivance in November

My Last Day in Columbia

Splashdown Saved, For Now

Proposed Bus Route Would Link Columbia To Bethesda Metro