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Woman plans cross-country bike ride to benefit Ulman cancer fund

By Julie Baughman, jbaughman@tribune.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:48:00 EDT

Up until a month ago, Sarah Robbins had never ridden her bicycle more than 15 miles at a time.

Hazmat team clears accidental chemical mix in Columbia

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:05:00 EDT

A Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services hazardous materials team cleared a potentially hazard chemical mixture Wednesday morning caused by a cleaning crew at the Columbia Athletic Club.

State Board upholds Dyer's removal

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:36:00 EDT

The Maryland State Board of Education has decided to uphold an administrative law judge's conclusion that former Howard County Board of Education member Allen Dyer did commit misconduct in office, which is grounds for removal from his seat.

HCDFRS recognized as best EMS program in state

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:45:00 EDT

The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services was recognized for having the best EMS program in the state foe 2013 by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.

Laurel Police report 3 robberies with firearms [Crime log]

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT

Laurel police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes. Anne Arundel County Police report major crimes. Howard County police report major crimes, break-ins and car thefts.

Trial of woman accused in death of quadriplegic husband begins

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:08:00 EDT

Ellicott City man died of oxycodone overdose

The prosecution in the murder trial of an Ellicott City woman will attempt to prove she is responsible in the 2011 death of her quadriplegic husband, stating the man's life "was ended at the hands of his wife," according to spokesman Wayne Kirwan.

Howard County plans Route 175 interchange for Blandair Park

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:44:00 EDT

Construction of an interchange on Route 175 that will provide easier access to Blandair Park could begin as early as this fall.

Patuxent Valley Middle celebrates literature at Reader's Cafe

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:15:00 EDT

At first blush, a jazz band, a vulture and a rapper may not seem to have much in common, let alone be tied to one school subject area. But all were on hand at Patuxent Valley Middle School's first-ever Reader's Cafe — a night to celebrate the written word at the Jessup school.

More poverty in Baltimore's suburbs than in Baltimore

By Jamie Smith Hopkins , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:21:34 EDT

New Brookings research shows sharp growth in suburban poor

More people live in poverty in Baltimore's suburbs than in the city itself, part of a nationwide shift that is challenging the largely urban assistance network built up over decades.

Howard County schools' healthcare fund at center of budget debate

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT

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