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Morning Ellicott City! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Ellicott City woman's case now spans two countries
  • How an Ellicott City–rooted artist helped reshape modern R&B
  • Ellicott City midfielder helps Terps secure tense top-10 soccer win

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nikitha Godishala Murder Case: Accused Held In India, Parents Demand Transparency From U.S. Authorities (indicanews.com) — An Ellicott City resident's killing in nearby Columbia has led to the arrest of her former boyfriend in India, with Howard County police expecting extradition. Her parents, still grieving, are pressing U.S. authorities for more transparency about the investigation and how her case was handled across two countries.
   

• Why Maryland Has Become Modern R&B's Most Fertile Ground (okayplayer.com) — Maryland's alternative R&B scene is booming, and one standout, Dijon, has roots in Ellicott City, connecting local listeners to a broader statewide wave of genre-bending artists. The piece explores how churches, suburban life, Baltimore club, and DIY creativity are shaping a uniquely Maryland sound that's now influencing R&B far beyond the state.
   

• Rodrigo Neri nets late game-winner in No. 4 Maryland men's soccer's 1-0 win over No. 9 High Point (dbknews.com) — An Ellicott City native, senior midfielder Kenny Quist-Therson, helped stabilize Maryland's reworked lineup as the Terps edged No. 9 High Point 1-0 on a late goal. With injuries forcing a new formation, Maryland's defense held firm while freshman striker Rodrigo Neri finally broke through in the 81st minute to keep the Terps unbeaten.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Single tickets for HAMILTON at the Hippodrome are on sale now —Patrick Evan Read on Patch
  • Looking to have my knee replaced and need a good referral.
    Has any one heard of the Jiffy Knee replacement they are doing at John Hopkins? Looking to stay in the general area. DC is too far to go right now. (Nextdoor Mt Hebron)
  • The Guitar Center posted a job opening for MAA Master Music Teacher Store 010 in Ellicott City. Apply here.
  • Hargreaves Home Sales Team posted a job opening for Real Estate Sales Buyer'S Agent in Ellicott City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellicott City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Catonsville

  • Full Stack Developer with AI - ServIT Consulting LLC - Woodlawn, MD, US (dice.com)
  • Jada Sellers remembered by family as a natural leader and 'the life of the room' (thebanner.com)

Columbia

  • Columbia Wood-Processing Facility To Focus On Locally Grown Trees (patch.com)
  • 'She was so special': Friends remember Niki Godishala after her suspected murderer is caught (wmar2news.com)
  • Neighborhood used as cut-through for Rt. 29 and Broken Land Parkway; Neighbors urge traffic safety upgrades (wmar2news.com)

Ok Ellicott City! 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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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