NEWS
March 23, 2012
Sunday, March 25 Concert The Orchestra of St. John's presents its final concert of the season, "Great Masterpieces," at 4 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 9120 Frederick Road in Ellicott City. Admission is $25, $10 for students 18-24 with ID, and free to those 17 and younger accompanied by a paying adult. Information: 410-461-7793, ext. 501 or orchestraofstjohns.org. Wednesday, March 28 Schools The Board of Education's Legislative Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the department's Lobby Conference Room ML 2, at 10910 Route 108 in Ellicott City.
EXPLORE
By Louise Vest | March 11, 2012
100 Years Ago Visitations Miss Annie Pickett left Saturday for Staunton, Virginia, where she will spend several months. Mr. Edwin HB. Cromwell spent last week in West Virginia and Western Maryland. Mr. Charles Hobbs was in Mt. Airy last week. Mr. Frank Hobbs was in Baltimore Tuesday. And, break out the band, roll out the red carpet, Ellicott City had a treat that week as the Times reported that lo, and behold: "Mr. W. Harvey Davis was in Ellicott City Tuesday.
NEWS
By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun | March 9, 2012
In July 2010, Adarien Jackson's 6-year-old son, Kaden, began complaining of itchy bumps on his ankles. They soon turned into a rash and spread to his back, behind his ear, and on his eyelid. The child's pediatrician and dermatologists tried allergy drugs, diet changes, oils and oatmeal baths. But it wasn't until months later that Jackson discovered the cause of the problem. Kaden's twin brother, Kyler, began waking in the middle of the night, crying out, "Bugs are crawling on me!"
NEWS
By Jessica Anderson, The Baltimore Sun | March 8, 2012
Residents of Columbia, Ellicott City and Elkridge neighborhoods are waiting for County Executive Ken Ulman to weigh in on a plan that has the potential to shift several areas among County Council districts. The County Council on Monday broke a months-long deadlock on a redistricting plan proposed last year. The final plan, which needs Ulman's approval, would satisfy Ellicott City residents who complained loudly about an earlier proposal to move them into a Columbia district. But the plan also splits Elkridge, a measure that drew fresh complaints from people who live in that area.
NEWS
By Jessica Anderson, The Baltimore Sun | February 12, 2012
Elkridge residents are turning to lawmakers from Howard County for help fighting the potential placement of a CSX rail transfer facility in their community, arguing that lower costs should not be the only factor considered. The site in Elkridge is the cheapest of four potential locations, and the only one estimated to stay within the original $150 million cost estimate — which CSX and the state had agreed to split equally. But Elkridge residents say the project would devastate the property values of the 353 homes that lie within a quarter-mile of the facility.
ENTERTAINMENT
By Richard Gorelick and The Baltimore Sun | February 8, 2012
The Elkridge Furnace Inn made Open Table's 2012 Diners' Choice Award winners for the 100 most romantic restaurants in the U.S, the only Md. restaurant to make this year's list. The Elkridge Furnace Inn has since 1998 been in the hands of Daniel Welker, who is also the restaurant's executive chef. The restaurant is part of a 16-acre complex on the Patapsco. The handsomely restored interior rooms are a particular treat for fans of colonial architecture. The restaurant is accepting reservations throughout Valentine's Day weekend and is offering a fixed-price menu - three courses for $65; $75 for four courses - on Feb. 14. Open Table "awards" reflect the combined opinions of nearly 5 million reviews submitted by verified Open Table diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to the online restaurant-reservation resource.