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Girl charged in father's death struggled with mental health

Girl charged in father's death struggled with mental health

Morgan Lane Arnold, an emotionally frail 14-year-old freshman, navigated the hallways of her Howard County high school each day filled...

 

Glenelg boys lacrosse stages stunning rally to beat Kent Island in state semifinal

Trailing by three goals with just under three minutes left in the game, there was never a second of doubt for the Glenelg boys lacrosse team...

Garden club helps plant Blue Star Memorial in Ellicott City

The nation's debt to men and women who serve in uniform can never be fully repaid. But Jane Kramer believes every little bit helps.

 

'Angels' will help Columbia fourth-grader run first 5K

Jakob Henchell and Aiden Peters have a lot in common: The close friends who laugh at the same things are both 10 years old, fourth-graders...

 

Howard County schools' healthcare fund at center of budget debate

After several frustrating work sessions, county officials say a budget solution is getting closer for the Howard County Public School...

Government and Politics

Weinstein plans run for Howard County Council

Ellicott City businessman Jonathan Weinstein, a Democrat, announced this past weekend that he will run for the District 1 seat on the Howard...

Howard's Ulman competes in United Way healthy cooking contest

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz hosted a set of powerful peers - including Howard County's Ken Ulman - for a healthy cooking...

Two from Columbia to run for open District 12 seats in House of Delegates

With all three seats open in District 12 of the Maryland House of Delegates, candidates are starting to come forward for the 2014 election.&...

Guzzone will not run for Howard County executive

Democrat Guy Guzzone said Thursday he will seek a seat in the state legislature in 2014, removing him from the list of speculative...

Crime

Howard police release video of Laurel liquor store robbery

Howard County Police have released video surveillance footage from an armed robbery of a Laurel liquor store earlier this month. 

Police investigating shooting death in Columbia

Howard County Police are searching for a suspect or suspects in the shooting death of a Columbia man early Thursday morning after an...

West Laurel man charged with killing wife, stepdaughter

A West Laurel man who apparently fatally shot his wife and stepdaughter barricaded himself inside the family's residence Monday morning...

Laurel Police report armed robbery on Baltimore Avenue [Crime log]

Laurel Police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes....

Education

'Congressional hearings' help Howard students embrace the Constitution

Being called to a congressional hearing can be an intimidating experience for national leaders, business executives and even elected...

Educators receive first-ever Crystal Flame awards

At the Howard County Board of Education meeting Thursday, May 9, Superintendent Renee Foose recognized the four winners of the school...

Howard school board approves annual capacity chart

The Howard County Board of Education has approved an annual report that can open or close residential development in the county.

Mother knew best for daughter, and now they'll graduate together at HCC

As a mother, Howard Community College student Sonia Halboni believes she always has her children's best interests at heart, yet she can...

Business

Lululemon, True Religion coming to Mall in Columbia

Four new stores will be coming to The Mall in Columbia, including Lululemon Athletica and True Religion, mall officials said Thursday.

Wilde Lake groundbreaking finally arrives

The long-awaited groundbreaking for the redevelopment of the Wilde Lake Village Center took place Wednesday morning, to the delight of the...

Professional service and well-executed dishes at The Ale House in Columbia

Driving past The Ale House in Columbia on a warm Thursday evening, the first thing we noticed was the crowded patio; it looked fun.

Vounteers pour into Wine in the Woods this weekend

Inge Crist plans to volunteer at Wine in the Woods this weekend, just as she has most years since the popular Columbia festival began 21...

Health

NAMI coordinator Haynes honors memory of her sister

Ashley Haynes is working long hours out of a tiny cubicle these days, earning about half what she was a few months ago. And she couldn't...

Celebrating 35 years, Laurel Regional Hospital plans changes

Beltsville native Pat Penkala doesn't remember much about May 4, 1978, her first day as an employee at Greater Laurel Beltsville Hospital...

Howard County takes 20 minutes to save the earth

Four years ago, employees at the Howard County Office of Environmental Sustainability came up with an idea for people who want to do their...

Howard health department holds education session on sexual health for teens

The Howard County Health Department is holding a series of information sessions for county teenagers on sexually transmitted infections...

Traffic

Howard motorcycle accident sends one to shock trauma

A collision between a car and a motorcycle sent the motorcyclist to shock trauma in critical condition Sunday, Howard County police said.

I-95 welcome centers to be closed for paving

The two Maryland Welcome Centers on I-95 in Howard County between Routes 32 and 216 will be closed for paving projects starting next week,...

Glenelg HS student charged in single-vehicle crash

An 18-year-old Glenelg High School student faces reckless driving charges after her Honda Accord packed with five passengers was involved in...

Streetscape construction starts on Route 40

Construction will begin at two locations along Route 40 in Ellicott City this week to improve the aesthetics and stormwater management on...

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