| ⚠️ Heads up this week: A robbery on Blueberry Hill Lane and a Bumble Auto break-in on Bethany Lane — plus an ongoing Facebook Marketplace theft. Details below. |
| 4 incidents in 21043 · Week of May 24–31 | 4 Total incidents | | 1 Robbery | | 3 Burglaries/thefts |
| Robbery A woman was getting out of her vehicle when a masked man pushed her to the ground, demanded money, and fled with her backpack containing her wallet, phone, and laptop. He got into the passenger side of a dark sedan. Suspect: 6’1”, 200 lbs, black mask, black t-shirt and jeans. 📍 7700 block Blueberry Hill Lane · May 28, 10:30 PM |
| Commercial Burglary Bumble Auto on Bethany Lane was broken into — suspect smashed the front glass door. HCPD is actively seeking the public’s help to identify the suspect caught on camera. Tip line: 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov. 📍 3200 block Bethany Lane · May 3 (HCPD seeking ID now) |
| Vehicle Theft A 2018 white International LT625 truck was stolen from Meadowbrook Lane. Tags MD/0640F9. If spotted, contact HCPD immediately at 410-313-2200. 📍 4900 block Meadowbrook Lane · May 8–17 |
| Facebook Marketplace Theft (Ongoing) A neighbor is still seeking dashcam footage from a May 16 porch pickup gone wrong — a buyer took an item without paying and blocked the seller. If your cameras captured vehicles on Montgomery Rd, Hale Haven Dr, Elberta Dr, or S Haven Dr between 6:30–7:30 AM on May 16, please reach out. 📍 Montgomery Rd / Hale Haven Dr corridor · May 16 |
| 🔒 Safety tip: The Blueberry Hill robbery happened at night near a parked car. Stay aware when entering or exiting your vehicle after dark. Park in well-lit areas when possible. HCPD non-emergency: (410) 313-2200. |
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| 21043 market snapshot · May 2026 | $675K Median list price | | $273 Per square foot | | 17 days Median on market |
4606 Westhill Rd 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,664 sqft | $509,000 Active |
8716 Sicklebar Way 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,870 sqft · Open Sun 11AM–1PM | $640,000 Coming Soon |
8675 Wheatfield Way 5 bed · 4 bath · 2,983 sqft | $759,995 Active |
8066 High Castle Rd 3 bed · 4 bath · 2,294 sqft · Elegant brick colonial | $625,000 Coming Soon |
| 📊 What it means for you: 21043 is moving in 17 days on average — one of the fastest markets in Howard County. 74 homes currently listed. If you’re thinking of selling this summer, buyer demand is real. |
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| 3 active advisories | 🚧 | Historic EC Parking Lot B — Closed Until Mid-2027 Lot B on Main Street is closed for North Tunnel outfall construction (EC Safe and Sound flood plan). Mon–Fri 7AM–3:30PM. Two-hour parking restrictions on Maryland Avenue are lifted until project completion. Free OEC Trolley runs Sat–Sun 11AM–7PM, every 10–15 min, Lot F to Lot A. |
| 🚧 | Old Montgomery Road Bridge Replacement Howard County has announced plans to replace the Old Montgomery Road Bridge. Traffic impacts expected during construction — plan alternate routes if you use this corridor regularly. |
| 🚊 | June 2 — Lower Main Street Parking Restrictions On-street parking restricted between Tiber Alley and the crosswalk at the 8100 block of Main Street this Monday. Plan ahead if heading to Old EC early in the week. |
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| A legend exits. Fresh flavors arrive. | Tersiguel’s → River House Pizza Co. After 50 years on Main Street, Tersiguel’s French Country Restaurant is closing. Former employee Nathan Sowers and his wife are transforming it into River House Pizza Co. A true passing of the torch on one of Old EC’s most storied blocks. Closing / Reopening |
| New Argentine Eatery — Now Open A new Argentine restaurant has debuted in Howard County — empanadas, lomitos, and parrilla barbecue. Full EC address confirmed next week. New Opening |
| $10M State Funding for OEC Flood Projects Governor Moore and County Executive Ball announced $10M in state funding for Old EC flood mitigation at Tiber Park — good news for Main Street and for your property values. Local Government |
| OEC Farmers Market — Every Saturday Launched May 24 at Tiber Park. Saturdays 9AM–1PM through October 26. Local produce, artisans, community. Worth making a weekly ritual. Now Open |
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| June is packed — here’s what’s worth your time | Pride Flag Raising Ceremony Annual ceremony at the George Howard Building kicking off Pride Month in Howard County. 📍 George Howard Building · 9AM · Free |
| Paint It! Ellicott City 2026 Artists set up easels throughout Historic EC. Stroll Main Street and watch. Public reception June 8, 6–8PM at Howard County Arts Council. 📍 Historic EC · Free to watch |
| OEC Pride Festival 6th annual. Free and family-friendly — live music, food trucks, drag performances, beer garden, and a scavenger hunt through Historic EC. 📍 Old EC Lot F · 12–5PM · Free |
| Manor Hill Farm 11th Anniversary Live music across three stages, farm-brewed beers, food trucks, artisan blacksmithing. One of the best days on the Howard County calendar. 📍 Manor Hill Brewing · 12–7PM |
| Old EC Farmers Market 9AM–1PM at Tiber Park through October 26. Local produce, artisans, community. 📍 Tiber Park, Old EC · Free |
| 🚘 Worth the drive BTS Pep-Rally Trading Event — Jun 20 A BTS fan trading event right on Old EC Main Street. Bring your photocards. 📍 8061 Main St, Ellicott City · Jun 20, 3PM |
| 🏈 Pools are open: Howard County’s 23 outdoor pools opened Memorial Day weekend. Roger Carter Community Center on Milltowne Drive has a pool and splash pad. Columbia cardholders get free access the second Sunday of each month. |
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| Your Week Ahead · Weather | |
| Mon ☀️ 80° Sunny | | Tue ☀️ 77° Sunny | | Thu ☀️ 79° Sunny | | Fri ☀️ 83° Sunny | | Sat 🌟 83° Beautiful |
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| Things your neighbors said this week Hear something funny in the neighborhood? Reply to this email and we’ll feature it. | “The deer in my backyard have figured out the compost bin. I don’t know whether to be impressed or furious. Both. It’s both.” Overheard in 21043 |
| “My neighbor put up a Ring camera pointed directly at my driveway. I now perform a little wave every morning for his footage. We have never spoken. This is our relationship now.” Overheard in 21043 |
| “Went to the Farmers Market and spent $47 on things I could have gotten at Wegmans for $12. Zero regrets. The peaches were incredible and the woman who sold them knew my dog’s name.” Overheard in 21043 |
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| 🏠 Ellicott City’s B&O Railroad Station is the oldest surviving railroad station in America. Built in 1830, the station at the end of Old Main Street was the terminus of the first 13 miles of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad — the first commercial railroad in the United States. The building still stands today, now operating as the B&O Railroad Museum Ellicott City, and it sits right in your backyard. Most people drive past it weekly without thinking twice about what it represents. |
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| Something useful from a neighbor | 💡 Howard County Library System — Free Museum Passes Your Howard County Library card gets you free or discounted passes to the Maryland Zoo, National Aquarium, Smithsonian museums, and more. Pick up passes at the Miller Branch on Frederick Road or reserve online at hclibrary.org. Most people don’t know this exists — now you do. |
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| 🏠 👀 🏠 When you see your neighbor’s Zillow Zestimate went up $30k | Your face 😀 | | Your property taxes 😱 | |
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