Wilde Lake Village Center, Speed Cameras, Organ Donors and More: Columbia Patch News Roundup

Sunday, April 17

The group provides race training and motivation to raise money for cancer research.

Monday, April 18

An interim director steps in at the troubled Domestic Violence Center.

The money from speed cameras is used for extra police officers, investigators and equipment to solve crimes.

Tuesday, April 19

The Oakland Mills senior basketball star had already said he'd be going to Georgetown. His signature this past Friday made it official.

Police are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest.

The former governor, Baltimore mayor and state comptroller who died on Monday will lie in state at the State House in Annapolis and in the rotunda of Baltimore City Hall.

Wednesday, April 20

The owner of Wilde Lake Village Center is proposing a revamped site with new buildings. A group of citizens wants the redeveloped village center to have a different look.

Five from Columbia went to France last fall for cooking lessons and French cuisine. Now nine from the Paris suburb of Cergy-Pontoise have arrived in Columbia to learn about American food.

Thursday, April 21

There are no proposed property tax increases, but residents could face more in water and sewer fees.

Friday, April 22

Residents spoke about tragedy and children, but also about ideology at a hearing on legislation that would allow speed camera use in Howard County.

Saturday, April 23

“Don’t take your organs to heaven. Heaven knows we need them here.”