Friday, May 24, 2013
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page. Live Bluegrass Music Mother's Day Dinner Dance Event Silhouette Stages, Inc.'s THE FULL MONTY Kids on Broadway Bringing in the May with the OCEAN Quartet US 1 Flea Market Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Grammy winners Fun., The Postal Service, and of Monsters and Men are just a few of the popular bands appearing at Merriweather this year.
The following acts are scheduled to play at Merriweather Post Pavilion in 2013: The National with Dirty Projectors on June 6. Tickets are $35 - $45. Captial Jazz Fest on June 7,8,9. Tickets $60 - $175. Of Monsters and Men on June 11. Tickets $35 - $45. The xx & Grizzly Bear on June 16. Tickets $30 - $40. Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson on June 17. Tickets $40 - $75. The Postal Service on June 18. Tickets $35 - $45. Vans Warped Tour on July 10. Tickets $23.50 - $45. Belle and Sebastian with Yo La Tengo on July 12. Tickets $35 - $45. Phish on July 13, 14. Tickets $45 - $60. Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds Five, Guster on July 15. Tickets $40 - $75. FUN. on July 20. Tickets $35 - $45. Bob Dylan and his band with Wilco and My Morning Jacket on …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wine in the Woods takes place Saturday and Sunday at Symphony Woods Park in Columbia.
Howard County's annual celebration of Maryland wine takes place this weekend. This year's event will include about 1,500 volunteers from wineries and the community, and an expected attendance of 25,000 people, according to Anna Hunter, the marketing director for Howard County Recreation and Parks. One of the new additions to this year's event is a cell phone app—available on both Droids and iPhones—that includes a map that shows where food vendors, artisans and wineries are located, as well as a schedule for the live music acts. You can download the app in the Droid or iPhone store by searching, "Wine in the Woods." Here's 10 things to know about this year's event: 1. Taster tickets are $35 if purchased in advance and $40 at the gate on …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Police say there was an altercation near a street vendor in the early morning hours.
A man with a group of friends walking down Main Street was stabbed through his right forearm in an altercation that began with an exchange of insults, according to police. The incident occurred April 21. Patch obtained details from court documents Wednesday. Justin Michael McCabe, 28, of Oella Avenue, was charged with first-degree assault and reckless endangerment in the stabbing of the man. The victim was walking along the 8000 block of Main Street near a hot dog cart with his friends around 1 a.m. on April 21 when a man began verbally harassing them, including using slurs against homosexuals, according to the police report. A shoving match ensued and McCabe pulled out a knife, according to charging documents. The victim jumped out of …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
The medal of honor was awarded to Cpl. Craig Ream who on his way to serve a warrant when he pulled a woman from a burning vehicle.
Three of Howard County's finest were honored with awards at Wednesday night's police award ceremony. Medal of Honor Cpl. Craig Ream, an 11-year veteran of the force, received the Medal of Honor for his harrowing rescue of a young woman who was trapped inside a burning vehicle on the side of Route 97 in Carroll County. At the time, Ream was on his way to serve a search warrant, but when he saw the vehicle, he stopped and along with a Carroll County Sherriff's deputy, was able to extricate the woman from the car. She was later flown to Shock Trauma and is still in the hospital, but is alive. Ream suffered burns, cuts and scrapes, but wasn't seriously injured during the rescue on Jan. 11. Police Officer of the Year PFC Raymond Peele was …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Howard County Schools are waiting until Wednesday morning to make a decision.
Is the anticipation of waiting until 5:30 a.m. Wednesday to figure out if Howard County Schools are canceled for the day making you cringe? Or do you think the looming winter storm is not serious enough to cancel schools the day before? Currently, the school system is in the midst of its two-day math state testing. If school is canceled Wednesday, the testing will be moved to Thursday or Friday depending on how the roads are Thursday. In addition, the school system is inching closer to using up its inclement weather days. Currently, they have used two out of the five allotted when Superstorm Sandy hit. Over five, and the school year will be extended. As it is now, the last day of school in Howard County will be June 17, but that could …
Monday, February 4, 2013
Top stories from Howard County Patch websites.
13-Year-Old Among Those Charged in Serial Howard County Burglaries One 13-year-old, two 14-year-olds and a 17-year-old are believed to be involved with a string of burglaries that began in November, police said. Landscaper Dies on the Job in Howard County Michael Dingle, of Catonsville, owned Natural Way Design and Landscaping. Ellicott City Flooding 'You Get Used to it' A few inches of rain in the basement isn't all that bad, according to some Main Street merchants. Storm Damage: Flooding, Road Closures and Downed Trees Heavy rainfall overnight on Wednesday soaked Howard County. Patapsco River Goes 'Completely' Over its Bank in Ellicott City (UPDATED) Flooding has led to road closures in the Historic District and Baltimore County. Ulman…
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Heavy rainfall overnight on Wednesday soaked Howard County.
A rain storm that poured down on the county overnight on Wednesday caused flooding, road closures and downed trees. The storm swept through Maryland leaving approximately two inches of rainfall in an 18-hour period, according to National Weather Service (NWS) data. On Main Street in Historic Ellicott City, the Patapsco River rose so high it nearly reached the bridge that leads into Catonsville. Officials closed Main Street in the morning due to flooding and some businesses were dealing with the after-effects. Phoenix Emporium, Great Panes and Discoveries were just some of the Main Street businesses that said they experienced flooding due to the storm. “You get used to it,” said Len Berkowitz, owner of Great Panes, who was cleaning up …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Patch looks at the year ahead in news. What do you expect to be the big story of 2013?
1) CSX Train derailment investigation: In August, a CSX train derailed,killing two women who were buried under coal. The derailment clean-up closed Main Street from the Patapsco Bridge to Old Columbia Pike, making access to the Historic District businesses difficult. In a groundswell of support, a group of people - from local bloggers to Ray Rice - urged people to make a trip to Main Street and spend a few dollars. And by most accounts, it was a success. The cause of death of the two victims, Elizabeth Conway Nass and Rose Mayr, was released several days after the derailment and the preliminary incident report was released Sept. 5, but National Transportation Safety Board officials said the full report - which will include the cause of …
suzanne New
5:36 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Do we or do we not get to take in our wine and consume it during the concert??? more ›