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Narrow, historic Old Dairy Farm Road would suddenly turn into a daily thruway for hundreds of cars if the proposed 22-acre Highland Farm subdivision is built without roadway improvements, Gambrills residents said.
Muslims, Arabs worry about reprisals
When he saw the name of the Army officer accused in Thursday's shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Imam Awni Qudah got that sick feeling again.
#3 - 6 injured in early-morning crashes
Three early-morning crashes in the county sent six people to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore Friday, county police and fire officials said.
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Around Crownsville/Gambrills: South Shore Elementary earns 'Character' title
There's a new flag flying on the pole at South Shore Elementary School in Crownsville, just under the "Green School" banner under the American flag.
Brooklyn Park: Plan would give corridor a new look
Brooklyn Park's portion of Ritchie Highway could have a unified appearance and more of a pedestrian-friendly feel if residents have their way.
Banding together against gangs
Parents of west county students have resolved to squash gangs in their schools before the problem reaches the tragic proportions of other areas besieged by youth violence.
Olde Mill: Trips, games and friendship for 55+
Millersville 55+ Club holds weekly games at 9:30 a.m., followed by membership meetings at 1 p.m. Mondays at Our Lady in the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Ave.
Around Crownsville: Indian Creek student scores off the charts
Sawyer Lynch was only in second grade at Indian Creek School in Crownsville when his test scores earned him a place with Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth.
Seniors search for best drug coverage
Dorothy Geathers' Medicare plan already costs nearly $200 a month without drug coverage, so she won't consider any other changes for fear of higher costs.
Around Crownsville/Gambrills: Millersville Elementary art teacher honored
Sometimes it's just nice to know your hard work has been noticed by your boss or peers.
An Oct. 10 letter to the editor regarding slots revenues requires a response. Joanna L. Conti stated falsely that slots revenue "wouldn't go into the general fund." In fact, they do go into the county general fund and can be utilized for both operating and capital expenditures.
Mixed-use center targeted for Route 3
Commercial property owners along a 40-acre swath of land on Route 3 just west of Annapolis Road in Gambrills are positioning themselves for another mixed-use center.
North Beach featured in national magazine
Mayor Mike Bojokles announced at the North Beach Town Council meeting last Thursday that the town was featured in the October issue of National Wildlife, the National Wildlife Federation's magazine, in an article about beach erosion titled "Slip Sliding Away." North Beach knows about beach erosion, a problem that plagues the town beach every year, ...
Around Crownsville/Gambrills: Gambrills woman represents state in Senior America pageant
Mei Yu Green, Ms. Senior Maryland 2009, with fellow entertainer Ruthman Dize at the Broadway and Beyond review at a senior center in Easton.
Firefighters put on feasts for cash
This Saturday, Calvert residents can pig out while contributing to a local fire department, giving both tummy and heart a feel-good fullness.
Greater Crofton Council Meets Tonight - October 13
The Greater Crofton Council is holding its monthly meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Commons Community Center at The Village at Waugh Chapel in Gambrills.
Council adopts 25 land-use changes
Judging from last night, land-use changes seem to be like potato chips: Politicians can't have just one.
Around Crownsville/Gambrills: Holy Apostles parish celebrates milestone
It's been a busy 10 years for the Church of the Holy Apostles in Gambrills - the county's youngest Catholic parish.
West County: Metropolitan celebrates 40 years of homecomings
Everyone is welcome to attend the 40th annual homecoming celebration services of Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 548 Queenstown Road, Severn this weekend.