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5 hrs ago | Patch.com

Howard County Adds Electric Cars to its Fleet

Two Howard County offices hope to spend less on gas, with the addition of electric Nissan Leaf sedans, which County Executive Ken Ulman unveiled last week.

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Related Topix: Nissan, Nissan Leaf, Hatchback

11 hrs ago | Patch.com

County Council Opens Route 1 for Development

The County Council voted unanimously last week to approve legislation opening Elkridge for development.

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Related Topix: Elkridge, MD

15 hrs ago | Patch.com

Elkridge Motors Issue Revs Up Readers

Readers took to the comments section this week on Elkridge Patch stories aboutA puppy mills A andA community advocacy , but nothing got the wheels turning like the case of Elkridge Motors .

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Related Topix: Elkridge, MD

Sun Feb 12, 2012

The Baltimore Sun

Appeals court affirms dismissal of Columbia petition

Maryland's second-highest court has thrown out an attempt by residents to revive a failed petition drive challenging Howard County 's plan for redevelopment of downtown Columbia.

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Related Topix: Columbia, MD

The Baltimore Sun

1940 census records could help genealogical researchers

This is a computer screen at the Family Research Center, which is located in the church building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

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Related Topix: Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism), Meditative, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Life, Hobbies, Genealogy, Ellicott City, MD

The Baltimore Sun

Elkridge residents want CSX rail transfer facility ruled out

Elkridge residents are turning to lawmakers from Howard County for help fighting the potential placement of a CSX rail transfer facility in their community, arguing that lower costs should not be the only factor considered.

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Related Topix: Elkridge, MD, Jessup, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD

Sat Feb 11, 2012

Patch.com

Saturday Forecast: Wintry Mix, Strong Winds

Until 7 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of Maryland, including Howard County.

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Related Topix: Weather

Patch.com

Comment: Howard County Board of Education Meeting 'Something Out of Reality TV.'

A Readers took their opinions to Howard County Patch sites this week, flocking most to posts about Gov.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Martin O'Malley, Ellicott City, MD

Patch.com

Two Elkridge Residences Ransacked in Pair of Break-Ins

Two residences in Elkridge were broken into Thursday, according to police. Jewelry was stolen from the 5800 block of Deborah Jean Dr., said police, after a daytime break-in on Feb.

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Related Topix: Elkridge, MD

Fri Feb 10, 2012

Patch.com

Goodbye Reading Class

Howard County Schools made headlines this week, from warning parents ofA recent "stranger danger" reports A to eliminatingA reading programs for middle schools.

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Related Topix: Elkridge, MD, Kids, Family

The Baltimore Sun

Howard County Red Cross chapter resells prom dresses

One lucky girl looking for a prom dress could end up with a pageant gown worn by a reigning Miss Maryland, who has donated her pink, fluffy, beaded dress to Project Prom Dress.

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Related Topix: Ellicott City, MD

Patch.com

Poll: How Do You Like New Marshalee Traffic Light?

Last Friday, Howard County completed a pedestrian improvement project in Elkridge.

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Related Topix: Elkridge, MD

The Frederick News-Post

Maryland Today

Three Prince George's County police officers who helped evacuate a burning apartment building in College Park are being honored.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Elijah Cummings, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Maryland, College Park, MD, Columbia, MD, Upper Marlboro, MD

Thu Feb 09, 2012

HAPPI/Household & PP Industry

Maryland Next To Ban Indoor Tanning by Teens?

State Senator Jamie Raskin, Delegate Kirill Reznik and Delegate Mary Ann Love joined 11 additional legislators in the Maryland State Senate and House of Delegates in co-sponsoring Senate Bill 213 and House Bill 207 to prohibit use of tanning devices by minors under the age of 18.

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Related Topix: Maryland Government, Maryland, Medicine, Dermatology

The Frederick News-Post

SunTrust bank robber arrested

Police have arrested Jeffrey Wayne Malcolm, who was wanted in connection with two recent robberies at the SunTrust bank in Monrovia, according to a news release from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.

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Related Topix: Monrovia, MD, Frederick County, MD, Laurel, MD, Odenton, MD

Patch.com

Howard Lawmakers Say CSX Has Failed to Provide Information

Five members of the Elkridge community appeared in Annapolis Wednesday to ask the Howard County Delegation to spare their neighborhood from a freight facility.

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Related Topix: Elkridge, MD, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Barbara Mikulski, Hanover, MD, Jessup, MD, Beltsville, MD

The Baltimore Sun

Man accused in killing at Perkins found competent for trial

A man accused of beating one of his roommates to death at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center last fall was found competent Thursday morning to stand trial in Howard County Circuit Court.

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Related Topix: Jessup, MD

Patch.com

Police Talk Stranger Danger in Elkridge

One day when Jeff was away from home, someone threw a mailbox through his front window.

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Related Topix: Elkridge, MD, Ellicott City, MD, Columbia, MD, Kids, Family

Wed Feb 08, 2012

Patch.com

Howard County Delegation Comes Together for 'Zaching'

Individuals and groups near and far have gotten in on the phenomenon known as "Zaching," in support of Ellicott City resident Zach Lederer as he battles brain cancer for the second time.

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Related Topix: Ellicott City, MD, Health, Brain Cancer

Patch.com

Snow Update: Steer Clear of Howard County Roads

It's coming. The National Weather Service is forecasting 1-to-2 inches of snow in Howard County Wednesday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Weather

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