Community Corner
Zoning Bill Passed, New Restaurants and More HoCo News
Here's a roundup of news you may have missed last week in Howard County.
It was a busy week in Howard County - there were big wins, test score results and announcements of new businesses on the way.
Miss something? Catch up with Patch here.
Prepare for Success: Getting Kids get Back-to-School Basics
This organization helps students get the tools they need to get the job done at school.
County Council Approves Comprehensive Zoning Bill
Miss the meeting? Take a look at the live blog to catch up.
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Food Pantry and Garden: Helping the Hungry in Elkridge
The Elkridge Food Pantry and Garden is now on Facebook.
On Main Street, A New Place to Sip Wine and Learn to Paint
"Paint in the Hut" will feature professional artists providing local amateurs with a painting lesson in a BYOB social environment.
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Report: Back to School Spending 'Down,' Still Big Business
Back to school spending may be "down," but it's still costing families a pretty penny.
Wall Finished At Lot B But Construction Continues
What do you think of the work CSX did to repair the wall?
Ducketts Lane Elementary School: Getting Ready for Day 1
Dates to know for the first day of school.
Report: Man Who Killed Mother and Teen Has Chance of Release
The man who killed his mother and a teen in Ellicott City is currently confined to a psychiatric hospital.
CA Withdraws Plan to Heat Dorsey Hall Pool Year-Round
Residents were concerned the proposal wouldn't meet the need for an indoor pool.
Elkridge Hurricanes Win HCYP Invitational Tournament
The 10U Tournament Team went 5-0 for the tournament win.
Howard County Named Top Digital County
Howard was named a top county in a survey that measures how well counties share information through technology.
Four New Restaurants to Open at Turf Valley Towne Square
Well-known local restaurants like Facci Italian and Xitomate will be opening restaurants at Turf Valley in Ellicott City.
Howard County and Maryland Students' Test Scores Drop
Is a transition to new Common Core standards to blame?
CA Requests $55,000 More for Dog Park
The additional funds would bring the estimated cost of the dog park over $130,000.
Cisco to Acquire Columbia Company for $2.7 Billion
Sourcefire, a cybersecurity company, will be bought by the global networking giant Cisco.
Teens Arrested in Two Columbia Robberies
Police arrested three teens and a 20-year-old man in two robberies.
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