More Rain; Beer Tasting: Columbia Daily Connection

Weather >> The spotty weather is expected to continue Thursday, with intermittent showers throughout the day and a chance of thunderstorms in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. The high is predicted near 85.

Beer Tasting and Tapas >> Kelsey's Restaurant in the Normandy Shopping Center on Route 40 in Ellicott City has teamed up with Goose Island Beer Co. to offer an informal beer tasting with tapas starting at 6 p.m. Beers include Honkers Ale and IPA, and 312 Urban Wheat on draught.

News brief>>  The suspicious substance that staff found at the offices of Rep. Elijah Cummings was gobs of putty with wiring on the door, but police and the FBI determined it was not explosive. 

ICYMI >> The Howard County Fair wraps up this weekend, check out this 1:27 second clip to get the gist of the festivities. 

Patch Tip>> Did you know you can offer things for sale on our Buy/Sell/Trade board and your listing will appear on Columbia Patch's front page? Check out this camper that's for sale for $1,500.