New Laws, Old Storms and Activist Nuns

Last night, the County Council voted on and passed laws that, among other things, ban a substance called "spice" and limit hours so-called hucksters can operate.

Sister Helen Prejean, an anti-death penalty activist (and yes, a nun), will give a talk in Goucher College's Athenaeum tonight. Tickets must be reserved through Goucher's website and cost $10 for outside visitors.

Accuweather predicts the rainy weather will continue off and on until Wednesday evening. The good news, forecasters say, is that we can expect nearly a week of fewer clouds and high 60s to mid 70s through the middle of next week.

Police released the weekly crime blotter yesterday and, again, there are plenty of burglaries. In some cases, police say, burglars are slipping in through unlocked doors, so always remember to lock up.