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Top News: Chipotle Coming to Ellicott City, Candy Shop Burglarized and a Longtime Pharmacy Closes

Patch brings you the top headlines from Ellicott City and Howard County.

 

Coming, Eventually, to Ellicott City: Chipotle Mexican Grill

A year after we last reported the chain was setting up shop locally, there's still no firm date for an opening.

Watermont Pharmacy, Gathering Spot, Closes After 52 Years

Customers say they're losing more than a pharmacy, they're losing family.

Sweet Cascades Burglarized, Guns Stolen from Ellicott City Home: Crime Roundup

Police say someone entered the main door of the building on 8167 Main Street on Feb. 23 between 6 and 10 p.m. then smashed the glass doorway entrance to Sweet Cascades candy shop. 

Ellicott City Retaining Wall, Closer to a Fix?

County officials have nearly finalized a new design for one of Ellicott City's crumbled retaining walls.

Columbia Teen Indicted for Alleged Wilde Lake High Rape

Deshawn Jones was indicted on second-degree rape charges this week.

Columbia's Brown Impresses in First NFL Season

The Tennessee Titans weren't very successful but Columbia's Zach Brown played well.

Attorney for Wilde Lake Teen Responds to Rape Allegations

Attorney says evidence will show teen's innocence.

3 Arrested After Police Say Sex Solicitation Turned to Assault, Robbery (Update)

One person faces attempted murder charges.

O’Malley Visits Elkridge to Warn of Effects of Sequestration

O'Malley said 12,000 jobs in the state could be lost.

North Laurel Man Pleads Guilty to Failed Carjacking of Pastor's SUV

Prosecutors said the victim managed to wrestle the gun away and fire a warning shot into the ground.

Police Sobriety Checkpoint Social Media Post Sparks Questions

Howard County Police confronted questions from the public on a planned sobriety checkpoint this weekend.

Threat of Sequestration Hits Howard County Economy, Officials Say

Looming automatic cuts have left the federal business community unpredictable, says local leaders.

Twele to Lead Economic Development Authority

Lawrence F. Twele will replace Laura Neuman, who was selected to be the County Executive of Anne Arundel County.

Bullying Forums Scheduled in Howard County Schools

Find out how your teen can participate in talks about bullying.

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