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Curious to know the most-clicked on stories on Elkridge Patch in April? We have the top 10 below.
*Have a story you want the Elkridge Patch staff to pursue in May? Tell us about it in story comments below.*
*Route 29 Closed Due to Fatal Collision (Update)*
One person died and part of US Route 29 was closed April 9 after a fatal collision just inside the Montgomery County line, according to Montgomery County Police.
*Cicadas Return: 17-year Cicadas to Overtake East Coast by the Millions*
Marylanders can expect to see Magicicada Brood II cicadas starting in May and June, a sight not seen for 17 years.
*12 Howard County High Schools Ranked Among Most Challenging in the Nation*
All 12 of Howard County’s public high schools made the list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools, published annually by the Washington Post.
*Pink Rabbit's Ride at Elkridge Library Ends (Updated)*
After a yearlong run at the Elkridge library, the “Pink Rabbit” sculpture has come down.
*Aurora Borealis May Be Visible in Maryland Saturday, Sunday*
Accuweather predicted a solar flare could create an aurora effect from the Arctic to the mid-Atlantic.
*Man Attacked on U.S. 1; Cell Phone Taken: Howard County Crime Reports*
A man found in the 6200 block of Sandrise Court was bleeding from his mouth and moaning. He said he was jumped by three people while walking along U.S. 1 near the Elkridge Library sometime early in the morning on April 19.
*Ulman's Proposes Funds for New Elkridge Branch Library*
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman unveiled a $442.4 million capital budget that would dedicate a significant amount of funds for upgrades at schools, including at Deep Run Elementary, Bellows Spring Elementary, Elkridge Landing Elementary and Rockburn Branch Elementary -- in addition to $23.25 million for construction of Elkridge's new middle school.
*Murder Trial Begins for Robert Jarrett*
The trial began (and concluded) this month for a man accused of murdering his wife and burying her body under a shed in their yard.
*Fighting an Invasion, one Vine at a Time*
One local man is waging war on vines in Elkridge and beyond.
*Long Reach High School on 2013 U.S. News ‘Best High Schools’ List*
Eleven Howard County high schools were ranked among the 2013 “Best High Schools in the Nation,” according to new rankings U.S. News & World Report released this week. Reported by Patch 4 hours ago.
Curious to know the most-clicked on stories on Elkridge Patch in April? We have the top 10 below.
*Have a story you want the Elkridge Patch staff to pursue in May? Tell us about it in story comments below.*
*Route 29 Closed Due to Fatal Collision (Update)*
One person died and part of US Route 29 was closed April 9 after a fatal collision just inside the Montgomery County line, according to Montgomery County Police.
*Cicadas Return: 17-year Cicadas to Overtake East Coast by the Millions*
Marylanders can expect to see Magicicada Brood II cicadas starting in May and June, a sight not seen for 17 years.
*12 Howard County High Schools Ranked Among Most Challenging in the Nation*
All 12 of Howard County’s public high schools made the list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools, published annually by the Washington Post.
*Pink Rabbit's Ride at Elkridge Library Ends (Updated)*
After a yearlong run at the Elkridge library, the “Pink Rabbit” sculpture has come down.
*Aurora Borealis May Be Visible in Maryland Saturday, Sunday*
Accuweather predicted a solar flare could create an aurora effect from the Arctic to the mid-Atlantic.
*Man Attacked on U.S. 1; Cell Phone Taken: Howard County Crime Reports*
A man found in the 6200 block of Sandrise Court was bleeding from his mouth and moaning. He said he was jumped by three people while walking along U.S. 1 near the Elkridge Library sometime early in the morning on April 19.
*Ulman's Proposes Funds for New Elkridge Branch Library*
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman unveiled a $442.4 million capital budget that would dedicate a significant amount of funds for upgrades at schools, including at Deep Run Elementary, Bellows Spring Elementary, Elkridge Landing Elementary and Rockburn Branch Elementary -- in addition to $23.25 million for construction of Elkridge's new middle school.
*Murder Trial Begins for Robert Jarrett*
The trial began (and concluded) this month for a man accused of murdering his wife and burying her body under a shed in their yard.
*Fighting an Invasion, one Vine at a Time*
One local man is waging war on vines in Elkridge and beyond.
*Long Reach High School on 2013 U.S. News ‘Best High Schools’ List*
Eleven Howard County high schools were ranked among the 2013 “Best High Schools in the Nation,” according to new rankings U.S. News & World Report released this week. Reported by Patch 4 hours ago.