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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Hayley Williams and Rico Nasty bring their buzz to Columbia next week.

Also, don't miss Season Opener: Harp & Flute Chamber Music Gems on the Columbia Patch calendar

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Hello Columbia! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hayley Williams and Rico Nasty bring their buzz to Columbia next week.
  • How safe are Columbia-area students really feeling at school now?
  • Why a controversial Israeli surveillance firm chose Columbia for its HQ.

Also on today's calendar: Season Opener: Harp & Flute Chamber Music Gems and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Watch Hayley Williams bring out Rico Nasty for B.o.B cover 'Airplanes' at Forest Hills Stadium (nme.com) — Columbia will host the All Things Go 2026 festival next week, with Hayley Williams and Rico Nasty both on the lineup after recently teaming up live in New York for a rare performance of 'Airplanes.' Fans heading to the Columbia event can expect a high-energy set from Williams, who's touring a critically acclaimed new album and collaborating on fresh projects.
   

• Violent victimization at school rose among students in 2024, federal data show (thebradentontimes.com) — A new federal report on school safety hits close to home for Columbia families, with Hammond High School pictured as an example of today's concerns. The data show students ages 12 to 18 faced higher reported victimization at school than away from school in 2024, especially in suburban areas, even as overall school crime rates have stayed relatively flat over the past decade.
   

• Saturday Hashtag: #MacklemorePaperTrail (whowhatwhy.org) — Columbia is now home to the U.S. headquarters of Israeli cyber firm Toka, which recently moved to be closer to federal partners and is hiring for government-focused roles. The piece links that move to broader concerns about surveillance technology, political money, and high-profile music-industry backlash, raising questions about how powerful investors and foreign-owned firms may shape American security infrastructure.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tickets for DEATH BECOMES HER at the Hippodrome are on sale now —Patrick Evan Read on Patch
  • Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Series on Planning for the Future in Retirement —jean moon Read on Patch
  • Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Grocery Reset Merchandiser in Columbia. Apply here.
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Ellicott City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ellicott City

  • Holiday Maker Mart, Open House Moves To New Location (patch.com)
  • Centennial High students call for expedited renovations after multiple building evacuations (wmar2news.com)

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Ok Columbia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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