MARC Garages, Boomtown and BMX Bikes: Odenton's Top Stories from June

From now through New Year's Day, Patch is counting down the most-read and most interesting stories in the Odenton-Severn area. Today, we take a look at the top stories from June.

Would You Pay to Park at the MARC Station? - County planners said charging a fee to park at structured garages may be the only way to finance a major transit-oriented development near there. 

Tax Credits Give Life to Odenton's 'Boomtown' - At least two properties in North Odenton could get new life thanks to tax credits designed to trigger redevelopment in the area. 

County Will Work to Save 'M Route' Bus - Ridership has been lower than expected for the bus, but officials said they don't want to kill the route. Recent proposals call for the bus to stay, but with fewer stops. 

Severn BMX Track Hosts National Races - The Chesapeake BMX track hosted the East Coast Nationals in June, bringing some of the top riders from around the nation. 

Horses, Other Animals Seized from Severn Farm -  Animal Control officers said the animals were malnourished, but owners said they did their best to help animals that had been neglected elsewhere.