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Friday, October 12, 2012

Fall Festival, Bike and Wine Tour, Boot Camp in the Park and More in Howard County this Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

  Where:  Patapsco Female Institute Historical Park, 3691 Sarah's Ln, Ellicott City  When:  Oct. 5-Oct. 28.  Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 6 p.m. Description:  The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents Richard III.  Play is presented in the haunted ruins of Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park. The audience then follows the actors around the grounds as the plot progresses. Pricing:  $29-36   Where: Sharp's at Waterford Farm, 4003 Jennings Chapel Road, Brookeville When:   Friday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m., Saturday Oct. 13 and Sunday Oct. 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Description:  Sharp’s at Waterford Farm celebratesn the fall season with hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn maze, scarecrow making, local food and drink and more. …

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

More Pedestrian Pathways Planned for Columbia

A plan would add more than 50 miles to Columbia's pathway system.

  It's a number every realtor in Columbia knows—there's 93 miles of pathways that meander through the city, connecting everything from residential communities to village centers. But that number could change, as Columbia Association looks to increase the pathway system by 51.5 miles. The effort would be coordinated between CA and Howard County to increase connections on the pathways as well as signage and ease of travel, according to the plan that was submitted to CA's Board of Directors in September. The county's responsibility exists on roads owned by the county, according to the plan. Connecting Columbia—the group of CA staff, residents and consultants that created the plan—noted in its plan it has coordinated its efforts with the …

Ann Delacy

5:20 pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012

As someone who loves to bike but is terrified of riding on a highway without designate bike lanes, this is fantastic news. Thank you for the article.   more ›

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Youth on Bike Robbed at Long Reach

Police said a pair of 18-20-year-old men are the suspects.

A young man riding his bike at Long Reach High School near Tamar Drive in Columbia was pushed to the ground and robbed Sunday night, according to the Howard County Police Department (HCPD). Police said that two men were involved in the attack, which occurred between 8:30 and 8:40 p.m. on Sunday. After pushing the young man to the ground, the pair reportedly stole cash and left the scene on foot. Police released the following description of the assailants: If you have information, call the Howard County Police Department's tip line at 410-313-7867. Callers may remain anonymous.

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