<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Howard</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/print/community/howard?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><description>Howard</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[Howard County Calendar]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4399-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4399-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thursday 21 <br>   COLUMBIA BOOK DISCUSSION,  "A Judgement in Stone," by Ruth Rendell. Sonsored by the Noontime Book Club; noon, Howard County Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy. Free; registration required. 410-313-7860.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard Animal Watch]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4634-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4634-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<em>The following were among animal cases handled recently by the Howard County Division of Animal Control. The Howard County Animal Shelter is open for pet adoptions from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. other weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, except holidays. For more information, call 410-313-2780.</em>]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to The Guide]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5271-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5271-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  This special edition of Howard Extra, produced by  a team of Washington Post editors, reporters, editorial aides, photographers and artists,  is a comprehensive guide to our community. We provide important information about how to get around the area, where to shop, how to contact elected officials, and where to go when you need help or you want to help.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia Comes of Age]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5272-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5272-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Recently, I wrote a  story about a teacher at Wilde Lake Middle School who was robbed at gunpoint in her classroom early one morning. As a crime reporter for the Post, I'm not naive. Still, somehow a holdup seemed almost incomprehensible at the middle school where I learned algebra from a very patient Mr. Longo and cried my eyes out while reading "The Yearling" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.]]></description><author> Allison Klein</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village Centers]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5274-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5274-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[     Columbia Association <br> 10221 Wincopin Cir.<br> Columbia 21044]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[District 9A]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5275-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5275-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Howard County has eight delegates to the General Assembly in Annapolis. Their office address is:]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[District 9]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5276-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5276-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Howard County has three state senators in the General Assembly in Annapolis. Their office address is:]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residential]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5283-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5283-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   Residential <br>   1. MAPLE LAWN FARM . G&#38;R Maple Lawn Inc., Baltimore. Planned mixed-use community of townhouses, single-family housing, condominiums and commercial space to be built over 10 years. Total housing will consist of 1,116 units with about 1.2 million square feet of commercial space on the north side of Route 216, west of Route 29, south side of Johns Hopkins Road, west of Sanner Road, Fulton.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Calendar]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5287-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5287-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[    Aug. 29 <br>First day of school.<br>   Sept. 5 <br>Labor Day. Schools and offices closed.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[By the Numbers]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5290-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5290-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  11.34<br>Percentage of residents who are foreign-born.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Administration]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5293-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5293-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Administration<br>    ElderCare Locator <br> U.S. Department of Health]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Departments]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5295-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5295-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Fire Departments<br>    Howard County Fire and Rescue <br> Joseph A. Herr, chief]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Administration]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5296-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5296-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Administration<br>    Columbia Association <br> 10221 Wincopin Cir.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Mount Hebron, a Dynasty to Behold]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5639-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5639-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Here is what I remember about May 15, 2000: It was a sunny afternoon when I entered Centennial High School's stadium with my notebook in one pocket, a cassette recorder and pen in the other. The bleachers were beginning to fill with spectators as 3:30 grew closer. Now, almost five years later, I have a confession: I have never felt more out of place.]]></description><author> Jon Gallo</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun Things to Do, With or Without Kids]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5640-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5640-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Much of Howard County was developed with families  in mind. Parents and children can find lots to do here  --  and so can empty nesters or those without kids who are children at heart.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5643-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5643-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Private<br>    Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory ]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arts Organizations]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5300-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5300-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Arts Organizations<br>    Candlelight Concert Society <br> 8726 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 102]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diverse Choices Suit Ever-Wider Tastes]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5302-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5302-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_print/community/howard</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Finding a restaurant in Howard County is often a game of hide-and-seek, especially in Columbia.]]></description><author></author></item></channel></rss>