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 …
Monday, October 29, 2012
Top non-Frankenstorm-related headlines from around Howard County last week.
Patch Interview: Michael Chabon on Columbia Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon spoke about his childhood in Columbia, its influence on him and the city's changes. L.L. Bean Store to Close in May Store manager says they will not be renewing lease at the Mall in Columbia. Former Columbia Man Named in Boy Scout Files Reportedly sent sexually graphic letters to minors in Michigan after moving to Columbia. No Bond for Man Police Say Secretly Recorded Ellicott City Women Prosecutor labels Michael McKenny as a 'serious risk' to public safety. Police: Man Seeking Cigarette Breaks into Clarksville Home The woman who was home at the time said a man forced his way into her house as she fled in a towel. Police Identify 3 …
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Ellicott City Patch highlights reader comments from the week.
What news has garnered the most reaction this week? We have a round-up of comments from Ellicott City Patch and other Howard County this week. From he impending closure of the Forest Diner; to "prank-gone-right" at Howard High School, you had a lot to say. We love reader comments. Share your story ideas for Patch to cover next week in our comments section below. Farewell Forest Diner "Forest Diner was our go to place after track meets and dances in high school! They didn't seem to care that we were occasionally rowdy, and sometimes destructive to the salt and pepper shakers. I always said it was the one restaurant that didn't ask us not to return. I'll miss it!" -Kat C "Ok, so the food, etc. has not been great for a loong time BUT it's …
Brandie Jefferson
11:44 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013
I think the idea is that it works like a GPS - if you mount your phone to your car, it will show you a map of available spaces. Or maybe the passenger could use it? more ›