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Columbia Association to drop 'People Tree' from its logo

By Jessica Anderson , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:28:00 EST

Social media, legal issues trigger change

Though the "People Tree" sculpture has symbolized Jim Rouse's vision of Columbia for nearly 50 years, the organization that runs the town says it will drop images of the tree from its signs, uniforms, stationery and business cards at a cost of as much as $200,000.

Board OKs razing prison buildings

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:06:00 EST

14 of 16 House of Correction structures to go

The Board of Public Works gave the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services approval Wednesday to dismantle 14 of the 16 buildings that made up the old House of Correction in Jessup.

Zoning issue pits county against Elkridge auto shop owner — again

By Kevin Rector, krector@tribune.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:24:00 EST

Current case before hearing examiner is latest chapter in long, contentious battle

More than 25 years ago, when Brian Wilson first saw the small auto repair shop perched high on a residential stretch of Montgomery Road in Elkridge, he knew he wanted to buy it.

Petition effort begins to change Coon Hunt Court street name

By David Greisman, dgreisman@tribune.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:18:00 EST

County Council member Ball collecting signatures

Thomas Burick was the first to sign his name to the petition. His next-door neighbor, Michael Phillips, followed, and then Gordon Sickels, who lives one house over.

Man accused in killing at Perkins found competent for trial

By Arthur Hirsch , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:27:00 EST

Vitali Davydov charged in killing of roommate at state psychiatric hospital

A man accused of beating one of his roommates to death at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center last fall was found competent Thursday morning to stand trial in Howard County Circuit Court.

Four animals rescued from Columbia home up for adoption

By David Greisman, dgreisman@tribune.com — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:02:00 EST

The four animals rescued alive from a house where 40 others were found dead are now available for adoption.

Toby's founder Orenstein wins award for community work

By Janene Holzberg, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 10:24:00 EST

Maryland Arts Day will honor her as advocate of the year

Toby Orenstein is once again at the helm of one of her favorite projects — directing the Young Columbians, a singing group formed in 1975 by the founder of Toby's Dinner Theatre when Columbia was still Jim Rouse's baby.

Outcry erupts over new Columbia store selling puppies

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 10:28:00 EST

Coalition opposing puppy sales forming

The opening of Charm City Puppies, a store in Columbia that sells purebred and other boutique puppies, as well as pet accessories, has prompted an online protest by some area residents.

Mount Hebron teacher nominated for NAACP Image Award

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:49:00 EST

Her novel is in outstanding literacy work category

Children's book author Jerdine Nolen remembers the first time she saw her name in print. As a second-grader she wrote a Thanksgiving poem that was published in the school newspaper, and she kept her eyes glued to the pink publication even while walking home.

Howard County Red Cross chapter resells prom dresses

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:42:20 EST

Donated dresses sold for low prices; proceeds go to Red Cross

One lucky girl looking for a prom dress could end up with the first pageant gown worn by a reigning Miss Maryland, who has donated her pink, fluffy, beaded dress to Project Prom Dress.