Monday, January 22, 2024

Top Stories?




Yesterday’s question: What do you think are the top stories in Columbia/HoCo right now?

Nobody chimed in on this one. That’s okay. It was Sunday. Maybe you weren’t in the mood for heavy thoughts. 

Let me give you mine:

  • The HCPSS Budget woes, of which there are many.
  • Why did the HOME plan (housing opportunity meant for everyone) meet such a curious end before the County Council? It appears to have just…fizzled.
  • The Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan. It seems to me that every concrete step taken has been met with responses of “nothing is being done.” Am I missing something?
  • Heartbreak over recent local shootings and traffic fatalities.
  • COVID cases are astoundingly high again, so let’s…all go out to eat?
  • The 50 plus center in East Columbia is close to opening - - how will that impact community connection for Seniors on my side of town?
  • What the purchase of the Baltimore Sun by Sinclair’s David Smith will mean to Columbia/HoCo news coverage, if anything. 
  • Israel and Gaza. Terrorism and genocide. As far away as this is geographically, it is striking at the heart of many of our friends and neighbors. What does remaining silent say to those around us who are hurting?
  • Is anybody worrying about the hiring of a new Columbia Association President?
Sorry this is so late. Just got back from a toasty warm overnight at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve. It looks like we will have heat by Thursday. Perhaps I will use these days to dwell on some hot topics to keep me warm. 

What are your hot topics?


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