Ellicott City, MD|News|
Eggplant, Peach Sculptures Stir Up Controversy In Ellicott City
Two sculptures of an oversized eggplant and a giant peach have been embraced by many in Ellicott City, but leaders say they have to go.

Reporter covering Columbia and Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland; Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland; and Bel Air in Harford County. Veteran journalist who has won numerous awards over the years. Bachelor's degrees in journalism and graphic design, along with a master's degree in journalism. Can be reached at Kristin.Danley-Greiner@patch.com.
Two sculptures of an oversized eggplant and a giant peach have been embraced by many in Ellicott City, but leaders say they have to go.

Funeral service information for 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, who police say was killed by an undocumented immigrant, have been released.
A Laurel man faces sex trafficking, prostitution and assault charges after an incident with a woman he kept at a motel.
A reward of $25K has been offered for information about a fatal stabbing that happened in Oxon Hill Sept. 8. The victim died Sept. 11.
Bicyclists are invited to enjoy a weekend of riding around a scenic section of Howard Co. for the BikeAround Downtown Columbia.
Wild Bill's has moved to a site in Bel Air with unique and hard-to-find items alongside popular goods for Orioles, Ravens fans.
MD's richest person, apple orchards are ripe, a charcuterie board business opens, browse at a new book store, and a historic store shutters.
The daughter of an Edgewood couple has set up a GoFundMe to help her parents whose home was damaged by a fire.
A doggie day care offering boarding and spa services has opened in Columbia, marking the third location in Maryland.
A Hammond Middle School fine arts teacher with the Howard County Public School System is a finalist for the MD Teacher of the Year award.
A great-grandma from Aberdeen has won another $50K on a scratch-off ticket bought this year.
A $25K reward has been offered for information in the shooting death of an Upper Marlboro man Wednesday morning, police say.
Numerous artists will be performing in MD this next month, including Noah Kahan, Green Day, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Lainey Wilson and Luke Combs.
County and state officials cut the ribbon on the 3rd largest retention pond in the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan.
A small kitchen appliance sparked a house fire that caused $350K in damage to an Edgewood home Thursday morning.
A road in Street will be closed to all traffic, including buses and emergency vehicles, for seven months while crews replace a bridge.
A Laurel woman reported being assaulted in her home and property destroyed, while 2 teen boys had a bike stole on the Dobbin Road path.
A Brandywine man has been charged with attempted murder and assault after police say he shot at their vehicle while driving his motorcycle.
Learn more about 9/11 during a virtual showing of the 24th anniversary film screening followed by a live discussion Thursday.
A Sept. 11 ceremony will be held outside the Harford County emergency services facility at 2220 Ady Road, Forest Hill, starting at 8:30 a.m.