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Howard County Council approves budget higher than Ulman's request

By Arthur Hirsch , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:46:54 EDT

Spending plan boosts funding for schools, police

The Howard County Council adopted a $923.5 million general fund spending plan Thursday that increases allocations for schools and police while not raising income or property taxes.

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

By Tom Worgo, tworgo@tribune.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:51:00 EDT

Gaels complete two-year title run with win over Gilman in MIAA A Conference final

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 Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference titles, halting the dominance of McDonogh and Gilman after more than two decades.

Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2013 will return to Merriweather Post Pavilion

By Wesley Case , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:38:00 EDT

The Virgin Mobile FreeFest — the annual, all-day music festival that brought Jack White, Skrillex, Alabama Shakes and more to the area last October — will return to Columbia's Merriweather Post Pavilion this year, spokeswoman Audrey Fix Schaefer confirmed on Tuesday night.

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

By Brent Kennedy, bkennedy@patuxent.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:48:00 EDT

Defending-champion Patriots earn walk-off victory in bottom of seventh to eliminate Hawks from 3A playoffs

In the state semifinal round of the playoffs, there’s no such thing as a moral victory. Although, if there were, River Hill’s effort against five-time defending state-champion Northern in the 3A state semifinals Tuesday would certainly qualify.

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.

Election season starts early [Editorial]

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:51:00 EDT

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

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.

Marriotts Ridge and Howard reach girls lacrosse state semifinals

By Carol Gralia, howardcountysports@patuxent.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:47:00 EDT

Two is better than one

With Marriotts Ridge and Mt. Hebron facing off in Wednesday's 3A/2A South championship, Howard County was assured that at least one team would make the girls lacrosse state semifinals. But with its win in the 4A/3A North championship, Howard High will be joining in. The Lions defeated Linganore, 16-9. It is the school’s first regional title in girls lacrosse.

Pagnotta helps lift Glenelg boys lacrosse past Centennial for regional title

By Brandon Hopp, bhopp@tribune.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:35:00 EDT

Gladiators advance to 3A/2A state semifinals with 13-6 win; Howard beats Bel Air in rematch of 4A/3A South title game

If you ask any boys lacrosse coach in Howard County what has made Glenelg so tough to beat in recent years, they might all have the same answer. Anthony Pagnotta.