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After 66 years, Forest Diner set to serve last meals May 28

After 66 years, Forest Diner set to serve last meals May 28

It's Sunday morning, so that means Dick Weinknecht and Rick Dietrich are in their usual perches — sitting atop the red-vinyl-covered stools at the counter of the Forest Diner, nearly-empty coffee cups and folded newspapers in front of them. But his 43 years of breakfasts at the Forest Diner will end Monday, May 28, when the 66-year-old Ellicott City institution closes its doors for good. Michael and Steve Weal, the brothers that own the property, are creating a mixed-used space, with 75,000 square feet of retail space and 38 apartments.

Motorcycle crash in Howard Co. kills man, 45

A motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening on Route 99, Howard County police reported.

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2012 Graduation: Howard County schools

Howard County grads

A collection of photos and lists of 2012 high school graduates from around Howard County.

Pictures: Howard Community College Graduation

Howard CC graduation

Moments from Howard Community College's commencement ceremony.

Graduation 2012: Howard High School

Howard High graduation

Howard High School's seniors held their ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

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Bill would create independent authority to manage downtown Columbia

Legislation to create an authority to manage affordable housing, transportation, security, maintenance and other services for downtown...

Columbia woman pursues discrimination complaint against Long & Foster

A Columbia woman who participates in the government-funded Housing Choice Voucher Program has filed a discrimination complaint against a...

Political Notebook: Longer term limits proposed for County Council

In 1992, Howard County voted to add language to the county charter saying that County Council members could serve no more than three four-...

Five left without home after fires in Clarksville, Columbia

A pair of late-night fires Wednesday night and Thursday morning in Howard County have left five people without a home.

Police to launch volunteer mounted patrol Memorial Day weekend

The Howard County Police Department is launching a new, volunteer mounted patrol unit, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the department...

Board approves joint-use agreement for artificial turf fields

A joint-use agreement between Howard County schools and the Department of Recreation and Parks was approved Tuesday, clearing the way for...


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HCC student overcomes obstacles, earns degree

On the day before graduating from Howard Community College, Jennie Wang of Columbia considered the...

Howard school board approves adequate public facilities chart

The Howard County school board, in the second vote this month, approved a measure that would...

Dyer sues fellow board members, claiming open meetings violation

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More homes added on new flood maps

Additional properties must buy flood insurance policies

Local officials excited, encouraged by first new downtown Columbia building

Local officials — many of whom have waited years as the redevelopment of downtown Columbia has...

Howard school board set to vote again on adequate facilities measure

The Howard County school board is scheduled to reconsider Tuesday a measure that would determine...

Bumps in the road: County to start funding speed humps again

Speeding is so bad on Furrow Avenue that resident Tom Albert said cars have veered off the road,...

Developers unveil plans for $100 million project in Columbia

The master developer of Columbia's Town Center aims to begin construction by early next year on a...

Howard County native wins 2012 Sophie Kerr Prize

Kathryn Manion was "at a loss for words" Tuesday night — shortly after being honored for her...

Judge in Dyer's hearing says board's charges are not clear

The administrative law judge hearing the Howard County school board's case against fellow member...

Seniors identified as prank turns into vandalism at River Hill High School

Vandals struck at River Hill High School this past weekend in what the school's principal...

Future of Wegmans liquor store in limbo

Proposed store in Columbia wouldn't be the only such store owned by someone related to employees...

Dyer hearings extended into June

Administrative hearings on removing Allen Dyer from his seat on the Howard County Board of Education...

'Barefoot' triathlete readies for race

Ross Kennard's "barefoot shoes" will play an integral role in the Columbia Triathlon next weekend,...

Transportation department head, council discuss budget

Howard County must act soon to improve its public transit options, the county's new transportation...