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Five Things to Know About Columbia, 8/23
Police release cause of death in train derailment, a restaurant is getting renovated in Columbia, and we have a suggestion for your weekend plans.
1) Weather: Clear and sunny today with a high of 89 in the afternoon.
2) What You’re Reading: Our most-read stories this week in Howard County have revolved around the tragedy where two women died in a train derailment incident in Ellicott City. We have the most recent news on the .
3) You tell us: I remember watching other cars wobble in the road during the earthquake that happened one year ago today. What do you remember? Tell us .
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4) Your weekend plans: Thinking about firming up weekend plans? Howard County bloggers are organizing a Main Street Appreciation Night. As Howard County bloggers point out, businesses are open in downtown Ellicott City, so why not support them now?
5) Clyde’s Speaking of businesses, , starting in January. Keep in mind: the business will be closed for a while during the process.
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