Community Corner

School Board Forum, Patty Rouse, Redistricting: Week in Review

A look back at the week in Howard County news.

Candidates for the 2012 Howard County School Board election met this week to discuss school issues and their bids for a spot on the board.

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On March 5, Patricia "Patty" Rouse, co-founder of Community Partners Inc. and wife of Columbia founder James Rouse, died at the age of 85. She was an icon in the city of Columbia.

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An assistant principal at  is facing nearly 20 charges in three cases for credit card fraud, according to court records.

"One of the largest groupings of homeless students" is in Elkridge, said Howard County public school official.

The County Council Monday approved an amended redistricting map that keeps two Ellicott City neighborhoods happy, may disappoint others.

Six months after signing a purchase agreement, county government continues its due diligence on Elkridge property.


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