This week, Patch editors from the D.C. and Baltimore suburbs compiled a list of what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2011. Have something to add? Don’t agree? Take us to task in the comments section!

In: Using bleach to clean your whites/Out: Using bleach to wage your fights

In: Wegmans /Out: Owings Mills Mall

In: Corner Stable/Out: Michael's Pub

In: Decorating your Fourth of July parade chair/Out: Smashing it

In: Kickflip landings at North Laurel Skate Park/Out: Trash and overcrowding in Savage Park

In: Downtown Revitalization/Out: Vacant shopping center storefronts

In: Save-A-lot, Green Valley Marketplace/ Out: Superfresh

In: Congested beltway traffic through work zones/ Out: Congested beltway traffic

In: Snakes / Out: Earthquakes, hurricanes and blackouts

In: The ‘Welcome to Eldersburg’ sign/Out: Billboards

In: Occupying/ Out: Occupations

In: The Laurel Town Centre/ Out: Laurel Mall