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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Businesses Open Late Friday in Downtown Ellicott City

There will be discounts, games, entertainment and more for the First Friday promotion.

  Looking for something to do Friday night? Try venturing to downtown Ellicott City, where businesses will be open late, offering discounts, live music and more in Ellicott City’s First Friday promotion, which is held on the first Friday of every month from April through December. Throughout the historic district, expect stores and restaurants to remain open until at least 9 p.m. First Friday was created in July of 2010 when a small group of merchants and restaurant owners in the historic district organized, hoping the event would support independent businesses. One place to check out: The soon-to-be closed Mumbles & Squeaks Toy Shoppe, which is offering 30 percent off all store merchandise until June 1. See related content: Historic …

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

County Presents 'New Vision' for Downtown Ellicott City

County officials tonight will discuss plans to ease parking, increase public safety and evaluate flood control systems.

Yes, Ellicott City/Columbia was just voted one of the best places to live by CNN's Money Magazine.  Yes, Washingtonian just named Ellicott City as one of its top day-trip destinations.  But there's always room for improvement.  Improving Historic Ellicott City will be the topic of a Town Hall meeting tonight at 7 at the George Howard Building. Patch commenters seem to think there's plenty to improve.  User angela blueskies wrote that she moved from Old Ellicott City because it seemed to cater more to tourists than residents.  Sure if you want a bar it's okay, or a cup of coffee. But the amenities of daily living that most normal towns have that cater to those who live there full time? All are missing. Do you want to create this town as a …

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