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Howard County's Class of 2013

See our collection of photos from graduation ceremonies for schools throughout Howard County.

Centennial Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures]

Atholton Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures]

Memorial for Dennis Lane set for Merriweather Post

In Howard County, Dennis Lane was an iconic individual, his friend Paul Skalny said Friday. So it's fitting that a celebration of the life...

Dennis Lane's 'And Then There's That' podcast [Video]

Akinshemoyin, Lu win state titles as Howard County rules state tennis tournament

Looking back years from now, 2013 might be remembered as the year that Howard County rose to power on the Maryland tennis scene, ending a...

Howard system looks ahead to middle school redistricting

Construction has already begun on a new Howard County middle school, set to open in Hanover's Oxford Square development in August 2014....

SHA to close section of Ten Oaks Road for six weeks

The State Highway Administration is planning to close a 1,000-foot portion of Ten Oaks Road near Route 32 for six weeks this summer as...

Howard County Pictures

» Howard County athletes at state track...

» Howard reigns in state tennis championship...

» Glenelg Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures]

» Share your grad photos

» Bryant Woods students stencil drains to...

» Wine in the Garden [Pictures]

» Hereford vs. Glenelg boys lacrosse in state...

» Community Foundation of Howard County...

» Howard Community College 2013 Commencement...

» Class 3A softball state semifinal [Pictures]

» Howard County 2013 high school graduation...

» Howard County baseball season recap [Video]

» Patuxent Valley Middle School Reader's Cafe...

» Columbia Triathlon [Pictures]

» Columbia's Wine in the Woods [Pictures]

» Glenelg Country vs. Boys' Latin in MIAA B...

» River Hill vs. Mt. Hebron 3A East regional...

» Howard vs. Sherwood girls lacrosse state...

» Howard vs. South River boys lacrosse state...

» Marriotts Ridge vs. Queen Anne's girls...

» Glenelg vs. Kent Island boys lacrosse state...

» Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication...

» RAW VIDEO: Surveillance footage from North...

» Turf Valley ready for Preakness balloon...

» Preakness hot air balloon morning flight...

» Mini balloon debuts at Turf Valley...

» Glenelg vs. Centennial boys lacrosse regional...

» Marriotts Ridge vs. Mt. Hebron girls lacrosse...

» Oakland Mills vs. Marriotts Ridge baseball...

» Mt. Hebron vs. Howard softball [Pictures]

» Wilde Lake Village Center groundbreaking...

» Suzy Serpico trains for the Columbia...

» 28th Annual Al Cesky Scholarship nominees...

» Howard County boys lacrosse season recap...

» Candlelight Concert Society turns 40...

» Atholton vs. River Hill softball regional...

» Jakob's jogging wheelchair [Pictures]

» Mt. Hebron vs J.M. Bennett softball...

» Howard County Tennis Championship [Pictures]

UPDATED: Merriweather Post Pavilion schedule 2013 [Pictures]

» UPDATED: Merriweather Post Pavilion... <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness/">PREAKNESS 2013</a>: A look at past Preakness Balloon Glow and Launches [Pictures]

<a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness/">PREAKNESS 2013</a>: A look at past Preakness Balloon Glow and Launches [Pictures]

» PREAKNESS 2013 : A look at past Preakness...

» Howard County softball regular season recap...

» Motive still unknown in Ellicott City...

» Sweetlife Festival 2013 at Merriweather...

» Hills of Milltown 5K [Pictures]

» IAAM Girls C Conference LacrossecChampionship...

» Hammond vs. Wilde Lake baseball [Pictures]

» Daughter, boyfriend charged in murder of...

» Howard health and wellness policy meeting...

» Mt. Hebron vs. Centennial softball [Pictures]

» Woodville exhibit at Walters [Pictures]

» Tree planting for J.T. Rembert [Pictures]

» Howard vs. Perry Hall boys lacrosse...

» Howard band leaders still rock [Video]

» Share your prom photos

» J.T. Rembert honored at tree dedication...

» Howard County Outdoor Track & Field...

» Sheep & Wool Festival [Pictures]

» Man gets 11 years for secret videotaping...

» Matthew Winner named a Mover and Shaker...

» Centennial at Mt. Hebron boys lacrosse...

» Centennial at Wilde Lake softball [Pictures]

» Howard County band directors still rock...

» 'Parked Outside the Door' [Pictures]

» Glenelg vs. Atholton [Pictures]

» Theft suspects from Supreme Sports Club...

» Oakland Mills vs. River Hill boys lacrosse...

» Howard runners honor Boston Marathon...

» Make an Orioles bird balloon [Video]

» Physical activity in Howard County Schools...

» Columbia's Dog Day Afternoon [Video]

» Howard vs. Glenelg softball [Pictures]

» Marriotts Ridge vs. Mt. Hebron girls lacrosse...

» Howard vs. Glenelg boys lacrosse [Pictures]

» Howard vs. Glenelg girl lacrosse [Pictures]

News

CA Board approves employee incentive bonuses

The Columbia Association Board of Directors suspended its rules Thursday evening to approve the allocation of $283,000 for an incentivized...

One rescued from car after flash flood in Howard County

Firefighters rescued a person trapped in a car in Howard County after heavy rain Thursday night led to flash flooding, fire officials said.

Columbia pools ready for Memorial weekend opening

For Columbia Association Aquatics employee Ken Zachmann, springtime means one thing: time to get to work. "Sometimes, over the winter, you...

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

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

A Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services hazardous materials team cleared a potentially hazard chemical mixture Wednesday...

State Board upholds Dyer's removal

The Maryland State Board of Education has decided to uphold an administrative law judge's conclusion that former Howard County Board of...

HCDFRS recognized as best EMS program in state

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

Trial of woman accused in death of quadriplegic husband begins

The prosecution in the murder trial of an Ellicott City woman will attempt to prove she is responsible in the 2011 death of her...

Sports

Howard County has strong showing on first day of state tennis tournament

Despite unseasonably cold temperatures and high winds, seven of a possible 10 Howard County entries in the state tennis tournament were...

Howard County talent leads way to titles for Mount St. Joseph tennis

Mount St. Joseph tennis coach Tom Hughes was sad to see the season end after the Gaels' exceptional two-year run concluded with back-to-back...

30-second timeout with Jenna Sweet and Scott Lee, Atholton tennis

Atholton seniors Scott Lee and Jenna Sweet make a good team. The mixed doubles duo has already won county and regional titles this spring,...

Déjà vu for Glenelg boys lacrosse in state finals

The one thing that the Glenelg boys lacrosse team desperately needed was a better start in its Class 3A/2A state championship game against...

Marriotts Ridge girls lacrosse excels in state title win over Century

There are numerous superlatives that could describe Marriotts Ridge’s 15-5 victory over Century in the Class 3A/2A state...

Chapelgate baseball wins MIAA C Conference title

Chapelgate had lost to defending C Conference champion St. John's three times this season, twice in the regular season and once during the...

River Hill softball pushes Northern to brink before falling, 1-0, in state semifinals

In the state semifinal round of the playoffs, there’s no such thing as a moral victory. Although, if there were, River Hill’s...

Mansbach leaving behind running legacy at Glenelg Country

With her long curly hair and broad, infectious smile Hannah Mansbach isn't exactly the picture of intimidation. But put the Glenelg...

Entertainment

'The Full Monty' takes off at Columbia's Slayton House

Columbia's Slayton House has been turned into a strip club. The community center's eyebrow-raising transformation is only temporary, though,...

New attractions at Turf Valley's Preakness balloon celebration

Turf Valley's annual Preakness Celebration Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off Thursday afternoon, and has some new attractions.

A marriage of music plays in Columbia

Chamber music players typically spend so much time together that it can seem like a professional marriage. In the case of Duo Amaral, it's...

Columbia 'Motion' exhibit is worth the stop

There is so much constant movement in our world that it takes an artist to translate some of that motion into a lasting image. In the...

Columbia native Binder ready for home cooking at Wine in the Woods

Risa Binder is having a moment. Not only did the singer-songwriter deliver a recent buzzworthy performance on the popular TV show "CBS...

'In the Heights' soars at Toby's Dinner Theatre

As a Broadway musical with a Latin beat, "In the Heights" rises pretty high. Set in the Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights, it...

Columbia gets ready for a musical treat by Candlelight

The Candlelight Concert Society has presented so many chamber music groups that it's fitting that it has assembled a diverse roster of...

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

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

Education

Local student raises money for Boston Marathon victims

Lindsey Bartlett, a fifth-grade student at Resurrection-St. Paul School in Ellicott City, launched a community service project earlier...

Bryant Woods receives storm drain stenciling grant

Bryant Woods Elementary School received a $400 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust this week to help with a storm drain stenciling project...

Columbia family hopes daughter's legacy lives on through scholarship

Mary-Kathryn Abernathy never realized her dream of becoming a history teacher. The Columbia native was killed by a drunken driver while...

After homelessness, mother and son graduate from Howard CC

Sandy Johnson and her son, Jeff, were juggling the demands of classes and exams, jobs and family life in pursuit of associate degrees....

Patuxent Valley Middle celebrates literature at Reader's Cafe

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...

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...

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...

'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...

Business

Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2013 will return to Merriweather Post Pavilion

The Virgin Mobile FreeFest — the annual, all-day music festival that brought Jack White, Skrillex, Alabama Shakes and more to the area...

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...

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...

Tenants confirmed for Towne Centre Laurel

No new leases have been announced for Town Centre Laurel — the development that is planned for the site where Laurel Mall once stood...

Maryland 5th-grader to present cupcake idea to Warren Buffett

If you ever find yourself looking for an excuse to eat more cupcakes, 11-year-old Krissa Hillman has a good one.

New website hopes to 'inspire' Columbians

Twice a month, the Columbia Association board meets to discuss policy issues surrounding the $60 million organization, which manages many of...

Sweet taste of success for Howard Community College alum

As a child living in Belgium, Joaness Christie loved waffles — the way they tasted, smelled, everything. When her family moved to...

Community

Reservoir teacher Harriett Lee gets Crystal Flame Award [Fulton/Highland]

Harriet Lee, a staff member at Reservoir High School and a mentor in the Black Student Achievement...

Remember Rosie the Riveter on May 25, her day [Senior Circles]

They were Rosies!

State educators honor Clarksville Elementary's Bob Schwab [Clarksville]

Like spring rains, good news, kudos and awards pour into our area as the school year draws to a close. Our schools field winning teams and...

Food, music and vendors coming to Savage Fest [North Laurel/Savage]

It is almost time! Savage Fest will be June 1 and kicks off with a parade at 9 a.m.

Study of history earns honors for two students [Glenwood/Glenelg/Dayton]

Congratulations to Chris Messer, a Folly Quarter Middle School student, and Emma Halley, a sophomore at...

Howard County plans Route 175 interchange for Blandair Park

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

Scrabble at the Bain Center

Activity Pals

All Together Now at Howard library branches

Central Library

Crime

Daughter, boyfriend indicted in Howard blogger's killing

A 14-year-old girl and her 19-year-old boyfriend arrested in the killing of her father in his Ellicott City home this month were indicted...

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...

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...

North Carolina man arrested in Columbia woman's murder

A 43-year-old North Carolina man has been arrested and accused of the May 4 murder of Deborah Castellano, of Columbia, Howard County...

Lane remembered as 'Godfather' of Howard blogosphere

As details surrounding the murder conspiracy of prominent Howard County blogger Dennis Lane came to light Friday, some members of the robust...

Howard school offers counseling after slaying of student's father

Counselors and psychologists will be on hand at Mount Hebron High School in Ellicott City on Monday as students return for the first...

Daughter, boyfriend charged in fatal stabbing of her father

As 2012 drew to a close, a posting on 14-year-old Morgan Lane Arnold's Facebook page warned of the apocalypse.

Opinion

Remembering Dennis Lane [Our view]

The death of Howard County blogger and real estate executive Dennis Lane has left a void in the community that may never be fully...

Election season starts early [Editorial]

Maryland's primary may be 13 months away, but ready or not, the 2014 election campaign cycle is about to hit full stride.

If snack and soda sales are OK in schools, why not cigarettes? [Letter]

As a parent of a ninth-grader at Glenelg High School, I am saddened and flabbergasted that the PTA is taking such a hard-line stance against...

Columbia has room to become 'artistic enabled community' [Letter]

I harbor high hopes that Columbia can blossom to the next level in creating a "go to" environment that supports and nurtures art and...

Wellness Policy 9090 restrictions could have negative impact [Letter]

The Howard County Board of Education is considering expanding its restrictions (Wellness Policy 9090) on the types of foods which can be...

Student asks school board for later high school start times [Letter]

The HCPSS board is researching the feasibility of later high school start times. This could have a great impact on many students around...

CA board chair offers thanks after 'transformative year' [Letter]

I want to express my gratitude to the members of the CA Board of Directors, to CA President Phil Nelson, and to all of the CA team members...

CA board, not new corporation, should control Symphony Woods [Letter]

Your paper has given us, side-by-side, three glaring examples of the sheer gall and/or utter shamelessness of the proponents of CA's...

FindLocal: Howard County events

Columbia Festival of the Arts' Gala Celebration

Howard Community College

May 31st : 9 p.m.

Blood Pressure Screenings

Ellicott City Senior Center

Tuesdays : 9 a.m. - noon (Screenings will not be held Aug. 21)

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