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Most Clicked Howard County Features of 2013

Stinkbugs, a Columbia-disparaging actress, trampolines, tragic deaths and much more this year.


What do stinkbugs, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the disgraced former journalist Jayson Blair have in common? They were among the most-read feature stories of the year published on Howard County Patch sites.

Here are your favorite features from 2013, in no particular order:

Former Enchanted Forest Site Being Cleared

Another part of the former theme park site in Ellicott City is being developed, although many of the features of the park have been moved.


Columbia Native Jayson Blair Reflects on Resignation from New York Times

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.

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.

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Stink Bugs Rejoice at Government Shutdown

Just as a mass movement of stink bugs into homes begins, scientists working on controlling the problem are furloughed.

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Tough Mudder Witnesses Describe Scene after Ellicott City Man Jumped

Tough Mudder is doing an internal review of safety protocols following the death of an Ellicott City man at its event.

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One Last Wag for 'Wordbones'

Friends and family remembered Dennis Lane, a local blogger who was killed in his Ellicott City home in May, at a ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

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Breaking Down the Plan to Develop Symphony Woods

Examining the projects being pitched to develop Symphony Woods.

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Taylor's Antique Mall to Close in January 2014

The long-time owner of the Ellicott City store died last year and his family decided to sell the building. It represents the end of an era on Main Street.

The 'Forgotten' Part of Main Street Ellicott City Asks for Help

"I couldn't imagine the rising water ever stopping," remembers one resident who wants the county to find flood solutions.

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