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After 66 years, Forest Diner set to serve last meals May 28It'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. |
Howard school board approves adequate public facilities chartThe Howard County school board, in the second vote this month, approved a measure that would determine which school communities are designated as capable of absorbing development. 
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A collection of photos and lists of 2012 high school graduates from around Howard County. |
Moments from Howard Community College's commencement ceremony. |
Howard High School's seniors held their ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion. |
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Political Notebook: Longer term limits proposed for County CouncilIn 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, ColumbiaA 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 weekendThe 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 fieldsA joint-use agreement between Howard County schools and the Department of Recreation and Parks was approved Tuesday, clearing the way for... |
Columbia woman pursues discrimination complaint against Long & FosterA Columbia woman who participates in the government-funded Housing Choice Voucher Program has filed a discrimination complaint against a... |
Dyer sues fellow school board members over superintendent searchAs the Board of Education went into dinner recess during its meeting Tuesday, Allen Dyer served four of his fellow board members with... |
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HCC student overcomes obstacles, earns degree
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Dyer sues fellow board members, claiming open meetings violation
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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...
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
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'Bottle bombs' make for possible felony
Police say teens' homemade explosives are no laughing matter
Jacques Kelly: Shrine of St. Anthony has majestic history
This coming week offers a chance to visit two worthy Maryland landmarks. The normally off-limits...
Single dad named Howard Community College student of the year
When Mark Chewning was a kid, he dreamed of being an artist. But at some point, the Baltimore...
Board to give Foose up to $25,000 in relocation costs
New superintendent is moving from bordering Frederick County
Howard fire department moves toward EMS-based model
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