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More poverty in Baltimore's suburbs than in Baltimore

By Jamie Smith Hopkins , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:21:34 EDT

New Brookings research shows sharp growth in suburban poor

More people live in poverty in Baltimore's suburbs than in the city itself, part of a nationwide shift that is challenging the largely urban assistance network built up over decades.

Lululemon, True Religion coming to Mall in Columbia

Lorraine Mirabella — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:12:00 EDT

Four new stores will be coming to The Mall in Columbia, including Lululemon Athletica and True Religion, mall officials said Thursday.

Wilde Lake groundbreaking finally arrives

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:00 EDT

The long-awaited groundbreaking for the redevelopment of the Wilde Lake Village Center took place Wednesday morning, to the delight of the 80 or so who attended the ceremony.

Professional service and well-executed dishes at The Ale House in Columbia

By Kit Waskom Pollard — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:13:00 EDT

Driving past The Ale House in Columbia on a warm Thursday evening, the first thing we noticed was the crowded patio; it looked fun.

Vounteers pour into Wine in the Woods this weekend

By Janene Holzberg, jholzberg76@msn.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Inge Crist plans to volunteer at Wine in the Woods this weekend, just as she has most years since the popular Columbia festival began 21 years ago.

Tenants confirmed for Towne Centre Laurel

By Gwendolyn Glenn — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:52:07 EDT

Burlington Coat building to be demolished in July

No new leases have been announced for Town Centre Laurel — the development that is planned for the site where Laurel Mall once stood — but agreements with tenants already announced have been officially finalized, and the project is said to be on track.

Maryland 5th-grader to present cupcake idea to Warren Buffett

By Laura Lefavor — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:43:00 EDT

Krissa Hillman of Jessup created Cupcakes for Literacy

If you ever find yourself looking for an excuse to eat more cupcakes, 11-year-old Krissa Hillman has a good one.

New website hopes to 'inspire' Columbians

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Fri, 3 May 2013 09:04:00 EDT

Tagged as 'virtual coffee shop'

Twice a month, the Columbia Association board meets to discuss policy issues surrounding the $60 million organization, which manages many of Columbia's popular amenities.

Federal lawsuit alleges kickbacks at Northrop real estate firm

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 2 May 2013 21:22:00 EDT

Some claims in 2011 fraud suit against firm have been dismissed

A Howard County couple is suing one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the state and a Columbia title company for more than $11 million, alleging that the firms had financial ties that violated federal law.

Howard County promotes Business Appreciation Week

Wed, 1 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT

Howard County and Economic Development officials will visit more than 100 area businesses during the week of May 6 as part of Howard County's Business Appreciation Week. Business visits are expected to take approximately one hour and will begin at 8 a.m., each day, with the last business visited at 4 p.m.