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What's up Columbia! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Saval's massive new Columbia hub could reshape local jobs.

Also on today's calendar: Season Opener: Harp & Flute Chamber Music Gems and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Distributors Keep Adding Distribution Capacity in September (distributionstrategy.com) — Saval Foods is building a 230,000-square-foot headquarters and distribution center in Columbia's Gateway area, consolidating operations and planning to add more than 100 full-time jobs over four years. The project, backed by state partners, positions Columbia as a key foodservice logistics hub while broader warehouse investment continues across North America.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Series on Planning for the Future in Retirement —jean moon Read on Patch
  • Please when you use the computer from the Public Library make sure you logout from your account or if you save documents on their drive delete them.
    I used a computer in the Central Library, and when I printed my papers, there were personal papers like bank account, passport, etc. Also, the Gmail… (Nextdoor Kendall Ridge)
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Columbia. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Ellicott City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ellicott City

  • Godschall reaches 1,000 career digs as Duke volleyball defeats Marshall 3-1, sweeps Belmont (dukechronicle.com)

Laurel

  • Trainer Bobby Leaf III Earns First Victory (star-telegram.com)
  • MARC Train launches new direct service between Montgomery County, Baltimore (dcnewsnow.com)

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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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