Swimming Pool Improvements, A Brazen Mall Robbery, Dating Nerds and More: Columbia Patch News Roundup

Sunday, March 27

Forget geek chic. Nerds are where to go—and Columbia is one place to go to date them, according to a major dating website.

Monday, March 28

To combat peanut allergies, some Maryland schools might stop offering a lunchtime favorite: the pb&j sandwich.

Tuesday, March 29

The local chapter of the civil liberties organization says that two people were unjustly banned from The Mall in Columbia for one year.

The man was standing near an intersection in Harper's Choice. A police officer saw the man on fire and ran to assist him.

Wednesday, March 30

Newsflash from a cartophile’s diary: a revalation that Howard County and South Carolina share a similar shape. This leads to a quest to determine what else they have in common.

Thursday, March 31

The suspects got away with hundreds of thousands of dollars in jewelry after a brazen afternoon robbery, according to Howard County police.

This year's second annual 20-Minute Cleanup may not sound like much, but it makes a big difference, organizers say.

Friday, April 1

Columbia Association is developing a master plan for what to do with its numerous pools – some of which are packed, others of which seem deserted.

Saturday, April 2

With one eatery in Catonsville and another opening soon in Eldersburg, the company will look next at taking advantage of its popularity with Columbia and Ellicott City residents.