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Despite nature's best efforts, Ellicott City, which was founded in 1771 as Ellicott Mills, stands today with all the old-country charm of its early days. Preservation is key to the community of Ellicott City, and restoring historic landmarks is something the residents believe in. Indeed, the town itself seems to want to be preserved, having survived three major fires and two major floods. Despite those potential disasters, Ellicott City thrives. New businesses have taken the place of burned-down ones on Main Street, and a railroad bridge at the end of the street is marked with lines that document the floods. Residents of the town, which is the seat of Howard County, have an unusually stron...
Despite nature's best efforts, Ellicott City, which was founded in 1771 as Ellicott Mills, stands today with all the old-country charm of its early days. Preservation is key to the community of Ellicott City, and restoring historic landmarks is something the residents believe in. Indeed, the town itself seems to want to be preserved, having survived three major fires and two major floods. Despite those potential disasters, Ellicott City thrives. New businesses have taken the place of burned-down ones on Main Street, and a railroad bridge at the end of the street is marked with lines that document the floods. Residents of the town, which is the seat of Howard County, have an unusually strong sense of community for this day and age. Also, the town often plays host to a weekend crowd of antique shoppers who come to peruse the many boutiques of the old town. Aside from the diversity of bars, restaurants and antique shops, Ellicott City offers quite a few buildings that are antiques themselves. Among these are the B&O Railroad Station Museum, the Patapsco Female Institute and just about every building on Main Street, from the pubs to the fire station -- almost all of which are rumored to be haunted. To that end, Ellicott City offers what is purportedly one of the best ghost tours in the state, which runs from April to December every year.
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Why should government forgive student loans?
I read with much interest the letter by Congressman John Sarbanes in the July 5 edition, in which he touts the legislation he sponsored that forgives college loans after 10 years of work in the public sector. That certainly sounds friendly enough, and...Tags: Civil and Public Service, Unions, National Government, Government, John P. Sarbanes
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Howard residents voice concerns about proposed used car dealership
Baltimore Sun reporterWestern Howard County residents who have battled for nearly two years to block a proposed used car dealership in rural Daisy dominated County Executive Ken Ulman's third annual town hall meeting with residents Wednesday night in Ellicott City. Nine of...Tags: Vehicles, Local Authority, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.
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Man charged with driving under influence in accident
Howard County police charged a 28-year-old Ellicott City man with driving under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance after his vehicle crossed a double yellow line, jumped the curb and struck a 62-year-old Columbia woman and her dog...Tags: Animals, Road Accidents
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Master gardening advice
Master gardeners will answer questions about plants and gardening from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the Miller library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. Information: 410-313-1950. -
Summer camps
The Howard County Arts Council has begun registration for its visual and performing arts summer programs to be held at the Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road in Ellicott City. Programs are open to the public for grades K-8.... -
Council tables Columbia village center bill for possible July 30 vote
Baltimore Sun reporterA bill designed to change the way Columbia's village centers may be redeveloped was tabled last night for a possible vote July 30 by the Howard County Council after a long and sometimes confusing discussion of its provisions. The council plans another...Tags: Housing and Urban Planning, Interior Policy, Local Authority, Local Elections, Kimco Realty
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'Pirates of Penzance' at Bryn Mawr
Any number of arts organizations in Baltimore have come and gone over the decades, while the Young Victorian Theatre Company keeps chugging along, to the appreciation of Gilbert and Sullivan fans throughout the area.
The troupe's 39th season opens this...Tags: Christianity, Colleges and Universities, France, Towson University, Hippodrome Theatre
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Howard County Datebook
Sunday 'Nature's Artistry Exposed' Exhibit by local photographer John Stier runs through July 31 at the Artists Gallery, American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle. A reception will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. There will also be an opportunity...Tags: Children, Vehicles, People, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Broadway Theatre
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Health Notes
ho.healthbriefs05.ART Health briefs Calendar Senior yoga Classes will be held 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays at Slayton House in the Village of Wilde...Tags: University of Maryland Medical Center, Hospitals and Clinics, Diseases
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Calendar
• The Howard County Young Widows and Widowers will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Jilly's in the Enchanted Forest Shopping Center, 10300 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City. The social and support group meets the first Tuesday of each...Tags: Emergency Planning, Neck, Human Body, Cancer, Medical Services
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Howard group lists endangered historic sites in county
A preservation group's annual bid for publicity to help save endangered historic sites in Howard County has a new twist this year - its criticism of the design for a new library along Frederick Road. Construction of the $30 million brick, stone and glass...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, National Government, Government, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Court Administration
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Pair from Howard win national debating contest
Nikitia Datta, 11, did not know what to expect when she headed to San Antonio late last month for the 2009 Middle School National Debate Championship. Sure she had practiced for hours each week since September, and she knew that she had a passion for...Tags: Clarksville
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