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🌱 Patch AM: How the new US 29 Flash route changes commuting to Columbia

Coming up on the Columbia Patch calendar: Columbia Maryland Film Festival's Opening Night at The Collective ENCORE

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Good morning Columbia! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the new US 29 Flash route changes commuting to Columbia

Also on today's calendar: Columbia Maryland Film Festival's Opening Night at The Collective ENCORE and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• US 29 Flash Bus to launch with 4 new stops in Howard County (dcnewsnow.com) — A new US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit Blue Route will start Sept. 8, running every 15–20 minutes between Downtown Silver Spring and Downtown Columbia during weekday rush hours. Columbia riders will gain faster access to Montgomery County jobs and transit, while Montgomery County residents can directly connect to Columbia's RTA system and other regional routes for free.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Residences at Vantage Point Launches Series on Planning for Future in Retirement Thursday, September 10 —jean moon Read on Patch
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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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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