Ellicott City
Ellicott City has withstood fires, floods and rumored hauntings to offer an old-fashioned main street entertainment district and a sought after place to live. More...
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November 8, 2009
Around town
Chess The Elkridge branch of the Howard County Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., sponsors a chess club for ages 13 and older from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Players of all abilities are welcome. Call 410-313-5077.
November 8, 2009
Community group tries to block plan for Doughoregan
An Ellicott City community group is trying to block the Carroll family's latest plan to cluster 325 detached new homes on the same northeastern corner of Doughoregan Manor that was to have become an Erickson retirement community.
November 8, 2009
Broadway bound
For weeks before a new Broadway production of "Ragtime" began previews, Christopher Cox and Sarah Rosenthal kept coming up with creative excuses to sneak a peek inside the Neil Simon Theatre in Manhattan. Even though Chris and Sarah are child actors in the show, they weren't allowed inside the building while the set was being constructed. But quite often, the backstage door was left open, and Chris could catch glimpses of boxes of props and lighting equipment being hauled inside. And Sarah felt a little thrill every time she saw the marquee trumpeting the show's title in bold black letters.
November 1, 2009
Ehrlich stirs GOP with talk of running for governor
In April, former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s message to fellow Republicans in Howard County, delivered by his wife, Kendel, was a plea for guidance and support as he pondered another run for the Maryland state house.
November 1, 2009
Around town
Chess The Elkridge branch of the Howard County Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., sponsors a chess club for ages 13 and older from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Players of all abilities are welcome. Call 410-313-5077.
October 27, 2009
Arts Scene
Plucky 'Caesar' troupe carries on in downpour
You've got to admire the mix of imagination and chutzpah behind the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, which last year tried out the concept of an outdoor production that includes nearly as much action on the part of the audience as the cast.
October 24, 2009
Advocates for disabled protest
Advocates for people with severe disabilities have launched a campaign to reverse $29 million in recent state budget cuts that they contend are hurting an already underfunded, vulnerable community.
October 22, 2009
Coal Fire: Fast-casual, with emphasis on fresh
Among the attractions at the Shoppes at Shipley's Grant are a Starbucks, a Cold Stone Creamery and a Coal Fire pizza restaurant. Coal Fire is not a part of a chain - at least not yet - but I think most visitors would assume it is. It has the rosy suburban looks, streamlined menu and commitment to quality ingredients that customers have come to expect from fast-casual chains.
October 16, 2009
Police seek information in Ellicott City rape
Howard County police are investigating a report from an Ellicott City woman who told police that a stranger raped her in her home. The 28-year-old woman said the man knocked on her door in the 2500 block of Thompson Drive about 10 a.m. She told police that the man, who had a gun and was wearing a ski mask, dark clothes and gloves, raped her and left. She said she called her husband at work, and he had a friend call 911 as he returned home. An ambulance took the woman to Howard County General Hospital. She had no serious injuries, police said. Police are offering a reward of up to $1,000. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-313-3200.
October 14, 2009
Taste
Soul food's Immeasurable appeal
Ronnie Brooks, Yanna Foster and Victoria Coleman make up the gospel group Immeasurable. As of last week, they are also the owners of a new soul food restaurant, Immeasurable Chicken & Waffle (1700 W. Pratt St., 888-801-2863).
October 6, 2009
Suspect in killing of woman found in cable vault dies
A Howard County man charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found floating in an underground cable vault under a Northeast Baltimore street Friday was pronounced dead Monday night after being found unresponsive in his jail cell, said a State Department of Corrections spokesman.
September 27, 2009
Howard Bank promotions
Rocco Ricci and Steven Poynot have been promoted to senior vice presidents at Howard Bank. David Long has been promoted to bank officer.
September 20, 2009
TV bookings
Fresh from a seven-city book tour that ended in Washington on Tuesday, Margaret Peterson Haddix was chatting casually inside the studios of HCPSS-TV in Ellicott City.
September 20, 2009
Outdoor patio allowed at Friendly Inn
The Friendly Inn on Frederick Road in Ellicott City can have an outdoor patio despite opposition by some nearby residents, according to a decision by Howard County's hearing examiner.
September 15, 2009
Teacher gets 18 months for sex with boy
An Ellicott City man who had sex with a 14-year-old boy was sentenced Monday to a nine-year prison term after pleading guilty in Circuit Court, but that was reduced to 18 months in the Howard County Detention Center.
September 13, 2009
Around town
Coaches sought The Ellicott City Patriots Youth Football and Cheer Program, for youngsters ages 5-14, is seeking volunteer coaches for the 2009 fall season. Anyone interested in serving as a head or assistant coach should e-mail James Schroeder at james@istechs.com. Cheer coaches are also needed, including head coaches, assistant coaches, stunt coaches, dance coaches; cheer gymnastic coaches, fitness trainers and competition coaches. Training and certification are offered, along with service hours for high school students. Call Linda Lagala-Spano at 410-461-1225 or e-mail her at linda3athome@msn.com.
September 10, 2009
Two escaped inmates found at Ellicott City motel, police say
Two inmates who walked away from a fence-painting detail last week in Western Maryland were found four days later and 65 miles away in the red-and-black-lacquer China Room of an inexpensive motel in Howard County, authorities said Wednesday.
September 8, 2009
Demand grows for smaller homes
The first home Mette Ramanathan and her husband considered buying was a 2,200-square-foot, five-bedroom place. It was too big for the couple, who were interested in space efficiency and lower utility costs.
September 6, 2009
Around town
Coaches sought The Ellicott City Patriots Youth Football and Cheer Program, for youngsters ages 5-14, is seeking volunteer coaches for the 2009 fall season. Anyone interested in serving as a head or assistant coach should e-mail James Schroeder at james@istechs.com. Cheer coaches are also needed, including head coaches, assistant coaches, stunt coaches, dance coaches; cheer gymnastic coaches, fitness trainers and competition coaches. Training and certification are offered, along with service hours for high school students, a requirement for graduation. Call Linda Lagala-Spano at 410-461-1225 or e-mail her at linda3athome@msn.com.
September 6, 2009
Off the leash
Joey, a 6-year-old Brittany spaniel, was having the time of his life.
August 30, 2009
Around town
Coaches sought The Ellicott City Patriots Youth Football and Cheer Program, for youngsters ages 5-14, is seeking volunteer coaches for the 2009 fall season. Anyone interested in serving as a head or assistant coach should e-mail James Schroeder at james@istechs.com. Cheer coaches are also needed, including head coaches, assistant coaches, stunt coaches, dance coaches; cheer gymnastic coaches, fitness trainers and competition coaches. Training and certification are offered, along with service hours for high school students, a requirement for graduation. Call Linda Lagala-Spano at 410-461-1225 or e-mail her at linda3athome@msn.com.
August 29, 2009
Federal regulators take over Bradford Bank
Federal regulators seized Bradford Bank of Towson late Friday after the financial institution failed to find a buyer, making it the second bank in Maryland to fall victim to bad loans amid the collapse of the real estate market.
August 26, 2009
TABLE TALK
Money woes threaten Ellicott City steakhouse
A couple of weeks ago in my Table Talk column I wrote about oZ. Chophouse in Maple Lawn closing. It wasn't all bad news, however, because it was being taken over by Jordan Naftal of Jordan's Steakhouse in Ellicott City and Carlos Venegas of Ranazul in Maple Lawn. The new place would be named Carlos and Jordan's Steakhouse.
August 23, 2009
Around town
Book club Howard County Library sponsors a tween book club event for ages 11-14 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Miller branch, 9421 Frederick Road. August's book is "All Shook Up" by Shelley Pearsall. Call 410-313-5077.
August 23, 2009
New board members
Human resources executive Karen Warthen and Centennial High School senior Jinchi Wei have joined the board of directors of The Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center.
August 16, 2009
Device aids in Lyme disease battle
No one knows precisely why Howard County has more reported Lyme disease cases than any other jurisdiction in Maryland, but part of the solution might be local.
August 16, 2009
Plans for new library evoke area's history
Four decades ago, when Columbia pioneer Andrea Gruhl worked part-time at what was then called the Frederick Road Library in Ellicott City, then-county commissioner Charles E. Miller's cattle grazed right outside the small red brick and glass building, she said.
August 16, 2009
Around town
Book club Howard County Library sponsors a mother-daughter book club event from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Elkridge branch, 6540 Washington Blvd. August's book is "Schooled" by Gordon Korman. Call 410-313-5077.
August 15, 2009
Homesellers lowering prices to lure buyers
Sellers have dropped their asking prices on one out of every three homes on the market in Baltimore, according to real estate site Trulia.
August 12, 2009
Taste
Brasserie stars at new hotel
Once, hotel dining was likely to be a very formal affair. No longer. Look what happened to Hampton's in Harbor Court and Pisces in the Hyatt. Both gone, while their more casual counterparts remain.
July 19, 2009
Dream Home
At home at the inn
In October 1998, David and Susan Balderson moved one mile across Route 29 in Ellicott City, from the east side to the west, because they wanted to own the imposing Colonial home whose 34 windows always boasted a lighted electric candle.
April 16, 2009
La Palapa serves casual Mexican fare
Ellicott City's La Palapa makes a good run of it. All at the same time, it operates as a family restaurant, a sports bar, a college-style happy-hour hangout and a few things in between. Mariachi bands stroll on Friday and Saturday nights, and folks take salsa lessons on Thursday night. I wouldn't think of it as a destination restaurant, but as a place to consider if you're in that area.
August 24, 2008
Korean hot spot Shin Chon sizzles with customers in Ellicott City
Sometimes when restaurants close for an extended period of time, they never quite recover when they reopen. This is not the case with Shin Chon. Since it reopened after major renovations, it's on its way to becoming the Korean equivalent of the Cheesecake Factory - at least as far as a lengthy wait for a table goes. OK, a slight exaggeration, but you know what I mean.
August 22, 2008
Rick Maese: Taking the field
It has taken a couple of tries now - the language barrier is proving to be quite the Great Wall - but the Chinese volunteers have a tight grip on the rain-slicked tarp and they're finally sprinting toward the outfield, revealing Murray Cook's diamond in the rough.
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