Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Should Elkridge residents squash these invasive Joro spiders or spare them?

Coming up on the Elkridge Patch calendar: The Center for Spiritual Nourishment Returns this Saturday

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday January 9th Patch AM
Friday January 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Elkridge! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Should Elkridge residents squash these invasive Joro spiders or spare them?

Also on today's calendar: The Center for Spiritual Nourishment Returns this Saturday and 2 more events.

Find out what's happening in Elkridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Elkridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 56 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain, becoming heavy, temps: high: 49, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 47 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Expert issues warning as unusual spiders spread into new US territory: 'An invader' (thecooldown.com) — Recent sightings of invasive Joro spiders in Elkridge have local biologists watching closely, though the species hasn’t yet caused major ecosystem damage or health risks. Experts say residents can choose whether to kill them, but reporting sightings through apps like iNaturalist can help researchers track their spread and plan how to protect local habitats.
   

📸 Around Elkridge

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Elkridge

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Elkridge Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Elkridge PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Clearance Jobs posted a job opening for Security Escort in Elkridge. Apply here.
  • XPO Logistics posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Night Shift in Jessup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Severn

  • 8 years ago this January: College football player shot in Severn (wmar2news.com)
  • New Amenities Meet Growing Demand for Vibrant Lifestyle (patch.com)

Catonsville

  • 7 things to do in Baltimore County for when it's too darn cold (thebanner.com)
  • Baltimore students inspired by trip to SEEK conference in Ohio (catholicreview.org)

Columbia

Ok Elkridge! 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: I really dig you!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Elkridge