Ellicott City, MD|News|
County Leaders, Activist Urge Residents to Turn in Unwanted Guns
Residents who turn in guns at Saturday's event will receive $100 and a free gun lock.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
- Columbia, MD
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Columbia|News|
County Leaders and Activist Urge Residents to Turn in Unwanted Guns
Residents who turn in guns at Saturday's event will receive $100 and a free gun lock.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
School System Sent Inaccurate 'Gifted and Talented' Letters
A computer glitch caused everyone who received the letter to be told they were eligible for the gifted and talented program, even if they were not.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Elkridge, MD|News|
Howard County Schools Look to Eliminate Foam Trays
A Long Reach High senior has spearheaded efforts to remove the trays from schools.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Howard County Schools Examining Ways to Eliminate Foam Trays
A Long Reach High senior has spearheaded efforts to remove the trays from schools.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
School System Examining Ways to Take Foam Trays Out of Cafeterias
A Long Reach High senior has spearheaded efforts to remove the trays from schools.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Elkridge, MD|News|
Ducketts Lane School Construction on Schedule, on Budget
A schools spokesperson said this month the new Elkridge elementary school is still on schedule to open Aug. 12.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Coming Soon to Howard County: Nordstrom Rack
The opening celebration of the retailer's Columbia store will include music and breakfast.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Downtown Columbia Plan Wins Fourth Planning Award
The plan has been honored four times since September 2012.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Nordstrom Rack Announces Columbia Opening Date
The opening celebration of the retailer will start at 8 a.m. with music and breakfast.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Parking a Problem at Ale House Columbia
Neighboring businesses are worried about the problem.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2013 in Ellicott City
Where is your favorite place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Let us know in the comments!
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
BB Gun Causes Modified Lockdown at Talbott Springs
The lockdown was the result of suspicious activity near the playground, according to the school.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Mall Expansion Construction Underway
A crane and other large construction equipment are beginning the process of expanding the mall.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2013 in Columbia
Where is your favorite place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Tell us in comments.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Elkridge, MD|News|
Indecent Exposure, Break-ins and More: Crime Roundup
The following information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Indecent Exposure in Ellicott City: Crime Roundup
The following information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Blandair Break-in: Howard County Crime Reports
The following information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Cool Temperatures to Return to Ellicott City as Week Ends
The week ahead in weather, according to the National Weather Service.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Columbia Academy Student Crowned Spelling Bee Champ
The 12-year-old will now head to the national championship in Washington D.C.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
