3 Things to Know About Elkridge Today: May 23

This is the last week for public comments on the intermodal facility for central Maryland; the expires on May 27. For updates on the Elkridge response to the train-truck project proposal, , when the Greater Elkridge Community Association will be meeting and discussing it, among other topics.

There will probably be afternoon showers today, according to the National Weather Service, which is forecasting a 60 percent chance of rain after 1 p.m. Today's temperatures should top out around 83 degrees and drop to 66 degrees in the evening, according to the report.

Five years ago today—May 23, 2006— was recognized as Maryland’s first state park, with a plaque dedication ceremony. The park dates back to 1906, according to this brief history from the Department of Natural Resources. If you are interested in shaping the park’s future, you might want to check out this meeting tomorrow sponsored by Baltimore County and local environmental group Friends of Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway.