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News
Guest Column: The Male Cardinal, What a Romantic!
I've been enjoying what I think is a greater number of cardinals this year than I recall seeing in past years. And because of some behavior I observed earlier this month that piqued ...
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Business
WATCH: Preakness Hats You Won't Believe
Marjae Hicks is busy adorning Maryland heads with feathers, jewels, bows, sequins, flowers and all the bling that is associated with a Preakness hat. The Preakness Stakes is one of B...
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Patch's House & Home
Explore History, Homes in Ellicott City
Take a look inside some of the most unique properties in and around Ellicott City at the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage this weekend. For more information, see the event listing....
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Government
Are Pit Bulls Dangerous by Nature? Court Says Yes
If your pit bull attacks someone, don't expect much sympathy in court. An opinion recently released by the Maryland Court of Appeals states that you should have already known the breed wa...
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News
New Signs of Spring
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The Neighborhood Files
For Locavores, Finding Local Grain Can Be a Challenge
On a sunny, cold Saturday last February, my husband spent a hundred dollars and most of his morning driving to and from Washington to help me load up a huge bag of wheat. (There are certa...
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Patch's House & Home
Blog: How Can An Air Filter Save You $$?
Now that the weather is getting warmer, the countdown is on to making that fateful decision: When do I turn on my air conditioner? This is also the start of the annual ritual of clie...
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Patch's House & Home
Open to the Public: Ellicott City's Historic Properties
Some of the Ellicott City area’s oldest and most interesting properties will open their doors to the public next month for Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage (MHGP). From th...