Credit Card Theft, Henrietta Lacks, Speed Cameras: Owings Mills Patch News Roundup for Feb. 6 to Feb. 13

Police and Fire

The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for help in finding a suspect who stole a patron's credit card from their locker at and used it to purchase high-end items from .

The blotter for , serving Owings Mills and Reisterstown, was full of incidents this week, including the area's first commercial robbery of the year.

News

To meet anticipated future electricity demands, BGE is expanding its Northwest Substation in Reisterstown.

The new Mediterranean stop off of Lakeside Boulevard brings traditional dishes and, the owners say, longevity to diners in Owings Mills.

Sports

Dave's Prep Report, a weekly column from our sports editor David Snyder, was a selection of five players from both the Packers and Steelers and explanation of which high school athletes they reminded him of.

Captaining his team to a 15-2 record, Owings Mills senior guard Isaac Brown is gearing the Eagles up for a return trip to the state championship.

Schools

The Liberty Center in Randallstown provides one-stop shopping for education and employment services, with unemployment at 7.8 percent for Baltimore County in December.

Parents say Rule 1300, a Baltimore County Public Schools policy, has been unevenly enforced and has been harmful to PTA events such as craft fairs and recycling drives.

Columns



Our Cajun Creations cooking columnist wrote about her parents’ first married meal together – pan-fried fish and corn.

Vaccines have wiped out many infectious diseases, but how safe are they for children? Here are the facts and myths about several vaccinations.

In hibernation starting in October, one stink bug had the sleep of its life in the sheets with our Lines by Linda columnist.

Government



A controversial bill to expand speed camera enforcement in school zones was approved by the Baltimore County Council last Monday night by a vote of 5-2.

If passed, Maryland would join five other states and the District of Columbia in allowing same-sex marriage. Maryland currently recognizes same-sex marriages from other states.

Arts

A book based on the "immortal life" of a Turner Station native has been named a finalist for numerous national book prizes. As part of Black History month, Patch.com recalls her story.

This week's photo gallery from around town took us to "the castle" and the serpentine (barren, that is).