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I find it rather startling that we have several actual “news” news stories breaking around town at almost the same time. It’s almost as though we’re a big enough place to have actual news. 

Manor Hill Brewing violated Howard County zoning rules, hearing examiner finds: Brewery must seek new approvals to continue private events, Kiersten Hacker, Baltimore Sun 11/26/25

Howard County Council advances plans for new Columbia lakefront library, Jess Nocera, Baltimore Banner 12/2/25

Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan Leaves for Howard County Job, Rona Kobell  and Lillian Reed, Baltimore Banner 12/2/25

If you don’t have a subscription to one or both of these outlets, you do have access through the Howard County Library system. You will need the same information from your library card that you use to request books online. Once you try it you’ll be amazed at how easy it actually is. 

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Many thanks to the good folks that responded to my rather despondent quandary yesterday. It’s a good day on the blog when a variety of people respond with different ideas and no one wants to shout or make accusations. In the end I realized that I do already make monthly contributions to two organizations, so yesterday I picked one local nonprofit that is addressing urgent need and one that is pursuing goals that are important to me. 

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If you need a mood boost to start your day, I highly recommend this video from Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. 

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 2025 Season

All of the things I love about our community are here, plus a healthy dose of sunshine and greenery to brighten these dark December days.


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