Columbia|News|
Top News: Bailed-out Burglars, Ale House Opening, Main Street Upgrades
Headlines from around Howard County for the week of Monday, Nov. 26 - Friday Nov. 30 2012.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
- Columbia, MD
I was born in Ohio, grew up in Rhode Island and have recently fallen in love with Howard County.
I graduated from Boston University in May of 2010 with degrees in Political Science and Journalism. After a brief stint as a Congressional intern in D.C., I returned to my home in Northern Rhode Island to begin working as a journalist.
I spent 6 months working for Patch in Rhode Island covering a wide range of community news. In August of 2011, I moved back to the D.C. area and began guest editing for a number of Patches, including Greenbelt, Bethesda, Hyattsville and finally, Columbia.
At Boston University, I served as a columnist for the award-winning school newspaper, The Daily Free Press.
I am a passionate Boston sports fan (go Sox) and enjoy following both local and national politics. My hobbies include photography, cooking and skiing.
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Westminster, MD|News|
Mid-Atlantic Accounting Firm Determines Santa's Operational Cost Is $42.3 Billion
The firm even took into account the cost of caring for his reindeer.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Friends and Farms' Fresh Food Gaining Popularity
Local fresh food delivery business overcomes initial obstacles, eyes future expansion.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Dundalk, MD|News|
Police: Stolen Ravens Tickets Lead to Door Kick-in Burglaries Arrests
Police charged a Dundalk woman and a Pasadena man in the daytime door kick-in burglaries in Howard County.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Dundalk, MD|News|
Court Commissioner's Office Declines Comment on Suspected Burglars' Bail
Would not say why $15,000 bail was set for suspected door kick-in burglars.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Dundalk, MD|News|
Suspected Door Kick-In Burglars Fail to Appear, Sought By Police
Joseph Leo Baumgarten allegedly attacked Dundalk resident Dianna Lynn Marketti after the two were released on bail.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Mid-Atlantic Accounting Firm Determines Santa's Operational Cost Is $42.3 Billion
The firm even took into account the cost of caring for his reindeer.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Dundalk, MD|News|
Police Release Mugshots of Suspected Door Kick-in Burglars
Dundalk resident Dianna Marketti and Joseph Baumgarten of Pasadena are wanted after failing to appear at a bail hearing.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Police Release Mugshots of Suspected Door Kick-in Burglars
Joseph Baumgarten, 40, and Dianna Marketti, 30, are wanted after failing to appear at a bail hearing.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Tampa-Based Chain Restaurant Eyeing Columbia Location
Beef O'Brady wrote that company officials "have specifically identified Columbia for expansion of the brand."
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Columbia Company Builds Winter Gloves that Control Smart Phones
The technology allows users to operate phones without taking off their winter gloves.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Winning Powerball Numbers
Wednesday night's drawing was a record jackpot.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Architects Present New Options for SplashDown
Repaired water slides may last four to five years.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Police: Mall Employee Kicks Stun Gun from Suspect
The Prince George's man was arrested on Monday night.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Columbia Association Presents Four $5 to $7 Million Indoor Pool Options
Architects hired by Columbia Association presented four multi-million dollar options for a new indoor pool.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Speak Out: Is Noise a Problem at Blandair Park?
Neighbors beginning to voice concern over noise at Blandair Park.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Taco Bell Manager Upgraded to Stable Condition
Gary Graham is in stable condition after being shot at the Taco Bell in Columbia on Nov. 11.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Taco Bell Manager Upgraded to Stable Condition
Gary Graham is in stable condition after being shot at the Taco Bell on Minstrel Way on Nov. 11.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
Columbia|News|
Suspected Door Kick-In Burglars Sought By Police, Fail to Appear at Hearing
Joseph Leo Baumgarten allegedly attacked Dianna Lynn Marketti after the two were released on bail.
Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff