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Top News: Grace's Law, Bullying App and Lam Running for Delegate Seat

Patch brings you the top headlines of the week from Elkridge Patch.

The bill signing was live-streamed over the Internet.

Bullied in Howard County? There’s An App to Report That

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There are several efforts underway in Howard County to combat bullying.

Free Coffee for Teachers Next Week

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Or milkshakes, or smoothies, or frappes ... McDonald's celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week.

Clarence Lam to Run for District 12 Delegate Seat

Lam, a doctor who is involved in local Democratic politics, announces his intention to run in Elkridge's District 12.

FDA Approves OTC Emergency Contraception for 15-year-olds

But the FDA's decision does not satisfy a recent court ruling that emergency contraception be made available without age restrictions.

Burglar Steals Lunch: Crime Roundup

This information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.

Will O'Malley Run for President? He'll Let You Know Next Year

Pundits have long speculated that Maryland's Gov. Martin O'Malley would compete for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016.

Elkridge Defense Company to More Than Double Size of its Facility

An existing Elkridge business is expanding.

Howard County Native Jayson Blair: 10 Years After New York Times Resignation

May 1, 2013 will mark the 10-year anniversary of Blair's resignation from the paper of record. Today, he works as a life coach.

Despite earlier reports, small knives are still not allowed on flights.

Killer Wasps: The Answer to the Stink Bug Problem?

Scientists are looking for the right parasitoid wasps to kill invasive stink bugs.

Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-95 in Elkridge

Witnesses helped police locate the vehicle that they believe is responsible for the collision.

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