Smash & Grabs Witnessed; HoCo Fair Guide: Howard County Top Stories

A Patch employee saw a man break into two cars in the park's south parking lot.

2. 10 Things To Do at the Howard County Fair

The Howard County Fair begins August 3. Here's a guide to 10 events we're looking forward to.

3. Developer of Frederick Road Townhouses Details Project

The developer said the Ellicott City townhouses will be high-end, mostly brick units.

4. Columbia Man Indicted for Health Fraud, Identity Theft

The Columbia man and two co-defendants face jail time and a hefty fine.

5. 10 Years Later: Merriweather Thrives After Nearly Shutting Down

Save Merriweather campaign and County Council ensured pavilion’s survival.

6. Police: Elderly Man and Young Man Rob Woman Near Dobbin Center

The older man gave the woman a medallion of fake gold before the robbery.

7. Ellicott City Man, Daughter Killed in Pa. Helicopter Crash

Ellicott City, Savage and Towson residents were among the five people killed in a helicopter crash Saturday in Pennsylvania.

8. Best of Elkridge: A Look back at July

Here are some of the most-read stories of the month from Elkridge Patch.

9. Delaware Beach Guide 2013

Want to know which Delaware beach is best for your vacation?

10. Cluck, Cluck! County Approves Chicken Keeping Measure

If your property meets a few requirements, you too could have fresh eggs straight from your backyard.