Published December 8, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News, Business
The owners of Howard County's oldest operating retail complex, the
Normandy Shopping Center, in Ellicott City, argued last week that
building a new mixed-use center on their property is essential to
keeping the shopping center viable.
Normandy Venture ...
Published December 8, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News, Politics
The five members of the County Council, all of whom were re-elected
in November, were sworn in for their second four-year terms Dec. 6 and
got back to business immediately by tackling a long list of bills,
resolutions and amendments.
After the swearing...
Published December 8, 2010 by Laurel Leader in News
State employees can sign up for a $15,000 buyout -- the latest move to
cut Maryland's budget -- under a program announced Dec. 7 by Gov.
Martin O'Malley. The buyouts are the first step to cutting 500 jobs
before the administration might turn to layoffs.
...
Published December 8, 2010 by Laurel Leader in News
Thank you for your support on Nov. 3. Being able to return to the Board of Education of Prince George's County is truly an honor. For the past four years, I worked to ensure that the children of Prince George's County received an excellent education. Desp...
Published December 8, 2010 by Laurel Leader in News
Farhad Rana was a schoolmate of my son when they were at Laurel High
School. I know Farhad to be a thoughtful, compassionate and courageous
young man who happens to be Muslim.
In response to a letter ...
Published December 8, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News, Crime
Two Columbia residents are under police custody for Monday's drug-related stabbing in King's Contrivance, according to the Howard County Police Department.Police have charged Damian Lamar Jones Jr., 18 of the 7500-block Summer Blossom Lane and...
Published December 8, 2010 by Laurel Leader in News
Police Chief Richard McLaughlin, and various members of the Laurel
City Council, have lauded the placement of speed cameras around our
schools as a wonderful way to protect our children from speeders, and
not a clandestine scheme to increase revenue to th...
Published December 8, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in Entertainment
Many travelers come to Italy because of its past. But Milan is today’s Italy, and no trip here is complete without visiting this city. While overlooked by many, Milan is a hardworking, fashion-conscious, time-is-money city with plenty to see....
Published December 8, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News, Sports
It wasn’t until just a few minutes before the
game started
that Glenelg knew if its tallest player, Liz Ebeling would be able
to play in
the Gladiators’ season opener Wednesday night against Howard.
E...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Community, Opinion
Our hostess, Terry, prepared a beautiful holiday meal, complete with a table-top display that featured an edible, cornucopia -- horn of plenty -- as its centerpiece.
Overflowing with home-grown flowers, fruits and vegetables, it was almost too pretty ...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times in Community
The Jewish Federation of Howard County sponsored a Hanukkah celebration Dec. 4, at Reservoir High School.
Attended by more than 185 people, the event included the lighting of the menorah for the fourth night of Hanukkah, live entertainment from r...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, Laurel Leader in News
How many of you watched the Carnival Splendor that lost power and floating at sea?
North Laurel's Bob DeSaulniers was on that ship. What an ordeal he and his group of nine went through. They boarded ship Nov. 7 around 5 p.m. to set sail. Around 6 a.m. ...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times in Community
School Days
Wearing a white lab coat and talking about inertia might bring back memories of a boring physics class for many, but add a red nose and oversized shoes, and you get something a bit different: a clown talking to students about science. ...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times in Dining, Community
Freshmen at Glenelg High School recently had a special guest visit their English classes.
Joanne Caras, author of the "Holocaust Survivor Cookbook," spent the day sharing stories and talking about the Holocaust to the ninth grade English clas...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Community, Events
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Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Arts, Entertainment
Thanks to a sea serpent, a dragon, a minotaur and a host of more difficult to describe creatures, there is no shortage of adventure in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader." This third...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in News, Business, Education, Sports
The Florida Gators caught their namesakes at Reservoir High School by surprise this year with a message that seemed to come out of left field: Imitation isn't flattering, it's illegal.
The University of Florida informed the Reservoir Gato...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in News, Education
More than 200 student leaders from Howard County middle schools got to spend a few hours last week imagining a better future and learning ways to make it happen.
Students from 14 middle schools participated in the fifth annual Youth Empowerment Summit,...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in News, Community
Now, individuals who visit the Howard County HIV/AIDS clinic can choose between the two.
Though it's a little-known resource, the county-run HIV/AIDS clinic has tested more than 800 people for the deadly virus this year, including 52 tested during a v...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times in Community, Education, Graduation
Katie Wendt, daughter of Rolf and Tiffany Wendt, of Ellicott City, and student at Salisbury University, participated in the Student Government Association's annual "I Love Salisbury" community volunteering...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Dining, Community
Tea 101 will be offered at Great Sage restaurant next to Roots Market, Monday, Dec. 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Space is limited. Registration is required. There is a $10 fee. The interactive class includes tea tasting, discount coupons and a goodie bag to...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Sports
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Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Community
Fifteen eighth graders from Elkridge Landing Middle School participated in the annual Howard County Junior Enviro-thon competition Nov. 10 held at the Howard County Conservancy, in Woodstock.
The students worked in teams to compete against other Howard...
Published December 9, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Entertainment, Dining
Finding the perfect gift for the wine lover on your list is actually a little more complicated than you may think, especially if you want him or her to keep it.
As in all things, just because a person holds a hobby doesn't mean that any and every item...