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Re-Zoned; Four New Restaurants Coming: Howard County Top News

Here's a roundup of news you may have missed last week in Howard County.

 

County Council Approves Comprehensive Zoning Bill

Miss the meeting? Take a look at the blog to catch up.

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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Howard County and Maryland Students' Test Scores Drop
Is a transition to new Common Core standards to blame?

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.


Cisco to Acquire Columbia Company for $2.7 Billion

Sourcefire, a cybersecurity company, will be bought by the global networking giant Cisco.



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