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Columbia Council and Village Board elections draw few candidates: A rundown of the races
  • Mar 25
  • 3 min

Columbia Council and Village Board elections draw few candidates: A rundown of the races

Spring time in Columbia brings flowers, showers, and the annual Columbia Council / Village Board elections. Last year, The Rouse Project...
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Lake Elkhorn Stream Mitigation: Environmental Restoration or Environmental Degradation?
  • Mar 13
  • 5 min

Lake Elkhorn Stream Mitigation: Environmental Restoration or Environmental Degradation?

A potential stream restoration project that could restore 33,000 linear feet of eroded stream banks flowing into Lake Elkhorn has...
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Hickory Ridge Village Center redevelopment heads to mediation
  • Apr 13, 2021
  • 5 min

Hickory Ridge Village Center redevelopment heads to mediation

In a surprise move, the Howard County Zoning board referred the proposed redevelopment of the Hickory Ridge Village Center to mediation.
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Inside the Election of the Hickory Ridge Village Board
  • Apr 1, 2021
  • 5 min

Inside the Election of the Hickory Ridge Village Board

Full Disclosure: I am a current board member of the Hickory Ridge Village Board, but I am not running for re-election. There are 12...
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A Pitch: Resurrect the Columbia Welcome Book by creating a Wiki of Columbia.
  • Mar 3, 2021
  • 4 min

A Pitch: Resurrect the Columbia Welcome Book by creating a Wiki of Columbia.

A pitch to create a Wiki of Columbia to keep residents informed.
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Columbia Association Selects Finalists for New President/CEO
  • Feb 18, 2021
  • 2 min

Columbia Association Selects Finalists for New President/CEO

The Columbia Association has released the following press release on their search for a new President/CEO. COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia...
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'The Rouse Project' aims to inspire new candidates and turn out the vote for CA Elections
  • Feb 17, 2021
  • 6 min

'The Rouse Project' aims to inspire new candidates and turn out the vote for CA Elections

The Rouse Project is a new organization that wants to see a Columbia Association Board that is more representative of our community.
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Columbia is AWESOME and YOU should live here!  An Introductory Guide
  • Jan 19, 2021
  • 10 min

Columbia is AWESOME and YOU should live here! An Introductory Guide

My pitch on why Columbia is such a great place to live.
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What's an Urbanist (part 1)?  And what's it got to do with Columbia (part 2)?
  • Dec 16, 2020
  • 5 min

What's an Urbanist (part 1)? And what's it got to do with Columbia (part 2)?

In my reflection piece marking the one year anniversary of The Merriweather Post, I described this blog as a hyper-local neighborhood...
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CA continues to seek an injunction in the never-ending Symphony of Lights dispute
  • Dec 9, 2020
  • 5 min

CA continues to seek an injunction in the never-ending Symphony of Lights dispute

UPDATE: 12/18/20: DENIED! Symphony of Lights goes on! The Maryland Court of Special Appeals has denied the Columbia Association's...
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New Millie Bailey Park next to Whole Foods Opens tomorrow October 22 with official Ribbon Cutting!
  • Oct 21, 2020
  • 1 min

New Millie Bailey Park next to Whole Foods Opens tomorrow October 22 with official Ribbon Cutting!

From a press release: County Executive Ball to Cut Ribbon on ‘Vivian C. Millie Bailey Neighborhood Square’ ELLICOTT CITY, MD – County...
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HoCo by Design: OUR input is wanted on the future of Howard County
  • Oct 9, 2020
  • 3 min

HoCo by Design: OUR input is wanted on the future of Howard County

Every 10 years, each county in Maryland is required to develop a general growth plan that provides a big-picture vision about the...
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Patuxent Commons: New Mixed-Income Community Proposed for Cedar Lane and Freetown Road
  • Oct 2, 2020
  • 6 min

Patuxent Commons: New Mixed-Income Community Proposed for Cedar Lane and Freetown Road

Patuxent Commons is a concept for a mixed income community to be developed in Howard County for adults with disabilities, older adults, and
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The Columbia Association Side of the Symphony of Lights Story
  • Aug 13, 2020
  • 4 min

The Columbia Association Side of the Symphony of Lights Story

Since the story broke about the Columbia Association and The Inner Arbor Trust filing a lawsuit to prevent the Symphony of Lights Vehicle...
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Howard County General Hospital Testimony sheds light on Symphony of Lights Dispute
  • Jul 27, 2020
  • 6 min

Howard County General Hospital Testimony sheds light on Symphony of Lights Dispute

Howard County General Hospital President Steve Snelgrove testified about the Symphony of Lights legal action during the Columbia...
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Realizing Toby's Dream: The "Coming Together" of Arts & Housing in Downtown Columbia
  • Jul 9, 2020
  • 6 min

Realizing Toby's Dream: The "Coming Together" of Arts & Housing in Downtown Columbia

The new cultural center will fulfill a lifelong dream of Columbia legend Toby Orestein, create a regional arts hub that will be a flagship p
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Columbia Association files legal action to shut down Symphony of Lights Vehicle Parade
  • Jun 30, 2020
  • 6 min

Columbia Association files legal action to shut down Symphony of Lights Vehicle Parade

Updated 11:15 AM: 7/2/2020 with a statement from the Columbia Association. See bottom of article. Added "vehicle parade" to the title....
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Youth in Philanthropy Program Announces COVID-19 Grant Awards
  • Jun 20, 2020
  • 2 min

Youth in Philanthropy Program Announces COVID-19 Grant Awards

Student-led group to award four Howard County nonprofits with $10,000 to combat COVID-19 and start fundraising campaign for second round.
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Howard County Launches Housing Opportunities Master Plan Public Survey
  • Jun 17, 2020
  • 2 min

Howard County Launches Housing Opportunities Master Plan Public Survey

From a Howard County Press Release: ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County launched the Housing Opportunities Master Plan public survey for...
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A Drive-Through Graduation for HS Seniors in Downtown Columbia?
  • May 7, 2020
  • 2 min

A Drive-Through Graduation for HS Seniors in Downtown Columbia?

Last night, Valerie Blickstein Sheinker, a parent of a graduating Howard County HS Senior, shared an idea on Facebook about holding a...
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