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š± Patch AM: Which Ellicott City Korean spots made this foodieās must-try list?
And check out Book Signing with Local Author: The Inner Work of Love & Action on the Ellicott City Patch calendar

Hi there, Ellicott City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Ellicott City Korean spots made this foodie's must-try list?
- When Patapsco's Hollofield overlook will show Ellicott City's best fall color
Also on today's calendar: Book Signing with Local Author: The Inner Work of Love & Action and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 59.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 8 Must-Try Korean Food Spots in Maryland, According to Popular Food Blogger (mocoshow.com) — Several of Maryland food blogger Nomtastic Kim's top Korean picks are right in Ellicott City, from BBQ at ChoSun Hwaro to bingsoo at Siroo and Juk Story and soondae at Seoul Soondae. She also spotlights local favorites for kimbap and soondubu, giving Ellicott City residents a handy checklist of nearby spots to explore for everything from comfort soups to late-night fried chicken.
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• Best Road Trips To See Peak Fall Foliage In Maryland (patch.com) — Peak fall color around Patapsco Valley State Park's Hollofield Area and nearby Historic Ellicott City is expected in early November, making it a prime time for local leaf-peeping drives. The guide also outlines other Maryland road-trip destinations and national foliage tools, but emphasizes Hollofield's sweeping valley overlook and convenient access right off Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City.
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📸 Around Ellicott City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellicott City
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★ Featured events ★
- Book Signing with Local Author: The Inner Work of Love & Action →
5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia
1:00 pm - Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run →
Centennial Park, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City
9:00 am - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
9:30 am - 2026 Community Fall Festival →
3165 Paulskirk Dr, Ellicott City
10:00 am - When Eagles Gather →
Zoom,
10:00 am - Matilda - The Musical →
10400 Cross Fox Ln, Columbia
8:00 pm - Harbor City Music Company Presents: The Show Must Go On! →
Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts, 5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia
3:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- The American West Photography by Jay Moore →
The Artists' Gallery, 8197 Main St, Ellicott City
11:00 am - FREE Music Bingo Night Every Thursday | Ellicott City | Drink Specials & Prizes →
All American Steakhouse, 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
8:00 pm - Fall Art in the Barn: Fall Decoupage Pumpkin Workshop →
Mary's Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Ln, Ellicott City
6:30 pm - FREE Karaoke Party Night Every Friday | Ellicott City MD | Cash Prizes & Drink Specials →
All American Steakhouse, 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
9:00 pm - Draft Horses & Draft Beers at Manor Hill →
Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Ln, Ellicott City
12:00 pm - 79th Annual Howard County Community Crab Feast! →
Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia
3:00 pm - Meowtoberfest Adoption Event with BARCS →
Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Ln, Ellicott City
12:00 pm - The Big Flea in Maryland →
Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
📣 Ellicott City Shout Outs!
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- Hop To It Organizers, LLC — 443-741-2575
- Mary's Land Farm — (410) 849-4314
- Twin Thrift Vintage — (443) 878-0791
- Armed & Trained — 2028562516
- MacGillis Global Academy — (443) 393-0892
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Ravens fans fly to Rio for first international game since 2023 (wbaltv.com)
Columbia
- Seasonal Roots Collects More Than 500 Pairs of Shoes for Montgomery County Student-Led Nonprofit (mocoshow.com)
- Transformer Table adds 3 retail locations (furnituretoday.com)
Baltimore
- Photos: First Look At HAIRSPRAY Performing At OFC Creations Theatre (broadwayworld.com)
- Baltimore Politics (ushanka.us)
- Maracana Stadium turf still being trimmed ahead of Cowboys-Ravens as Rio gears up for 1st NFL game (wbal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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