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Top News: Vandalized Speed Cameras, A Crab Contest and a Historic Health Care Decision

Here is our summary of the top news in Howard County this week.

 

Police Arrest Speed Camera Van Vandal

Police said this was the third incident of speed camera van vandalism this month.

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The incident occurred at Elite Spice.

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Howard County officials applauded Thursday’s Supreme Court decision, saying it would provide coverage for “hundreds of thousands of Maryland residents,” but cautioned that hard work was ahead to connect people to health insurance.

The Mason Dixon Chef Tournament is pitting 16 chefs from across the Maryland and Washington, DC, against each other for eight rounds of culinary craftiness.

The new owners of Still Life Gallery were tired of being dependent on The Man. So they sold their house, moved to Ellicott City (by way of Washington, DC, by way of Harper's Ferry, by way of Abu Dhabi, Paris, and Los Angeles), and set up shop on Main Street.

The police don't chase them, because they can't catch them. What can motorcycle riders and drivers do share the road safely? And who's responsibility is it to keep everyone safe on the roads? 

After citizens complained, the State Highway Administration said it will delineate Elkridge from Maryland Live! casino on the exit sign.

Coale Raises $2,500 in Three Days for Homeless

Local blogger Tom Coale enlists the community to help fight homelessness in Howard County.


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