Are You Happy, Elkridge? 5 Things

WEATHER » Heat and humidity will be high today. Temperatures will be in the mid- to upper-90s and humidity will range from 55 to 63 percent. There’s a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening, when temperatures will be in the mid-70s and humidity jumps to 78 percent. Children, people suffering from asthma, heart or lung diseases and the elderly should avoid strenuous outdoor activity. A National Weather Service code orange air quality alert is in effect. Take a look at the week ahead here.

PATCH TIP »Free Classifieds are back! Buy, Sell or Trade on Elkridge Patch 

AROUND TOWN »What's happening in Elkridge? We don't know unless you post on Patch. Add events to our calendar here.

YOU SAID IT » A national survey concluded Marylanders are the 11th most happy people in the country. What do you think? Would you be happier in, say, Hawaii? (That state came in at number 1).

ICYMI » Senator Ben Cardin wants a national inquiry into the Trayvon Martin shooting. Should he be getting involved?  

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