Five Things to Know About Columbia, 8/16

1) The Weather

 “A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. North wind between 11 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.” – From the National Weather Service

2) Bob Dylan is in Columbia

Bob Dylan will be at today (Tuesday) at 7 p.m.

3) Question of the Day

What is your favorite Dylan song? Mine is Blowin’ in the Wind. Fun Fact: I once sang that song at a high school talent show. I hoped desperately that I was being cool. Post your favorite Bob Dylan songs below.  

4) Featured Reader Comment

“Nice idea for the police to be active in these types of events. We have major problems with dysfunctional families, gang violence, public health concerns and other socio /economic problems as impoverished people flow into Howard County from other states and nations.” Reader “JH” commenting on the video post’ A Party with Police, which highlighted the award-winning Harper’s Choice National Night Out event.

5) Stories You May Have Missed 8/14

Early September Opening Scheduled For Dobbin Road Thrift Store