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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. The system is already looking to how it will fill that school...

Howard County Council approves budget higher than Ulman's request

Howard County Council approves budget higher than Ulman's request

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.

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Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2013 will return to Merriweather Post Pavilion

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 last October — will return to Columbia's Merriweather...

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.

'Congressional hearings' help Howard students embrace the Constitution

'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 officials.

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

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 in Friday's Class 3A-2A state semifinal against Kent Island...

Reservoir, Marriotts Ridge baseball fall in regional championship games

Reservoir, Marriotts Ridge baseball fall in regional championship games

For the second time in three days, the Reservoir baseball team piled into a bus in Howard County and embarked on a three-hour trip to the Eastern Shore. On Friday, though, the ride home seemed much...

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 System.

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 Program, received quite a surprise recently when the superintendent...

Pagnotta helps lift Glenelg boys lacrosse past Centennial for regional title

Pagnotta helps lift Glenelg boys lacrosse past Centennial for regional title

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.

Columbia resident trains like a pro for triathlon

Columbia resident trains like a pro for triathlon

Suzy Serpico, 32, starts her days early, with a swim, bike or run before heading to her job as a physical education teacher at Hammond Elementary School.

Marriotts Ridge High principal spotlighted for leadership award [West Friendship]

Congratulations to Marriotts Ridge High School principal Adrianne Kaufman, who was recently announced as a winner in the Washington Post 2013 Distinguished...

Kellinger leads Centennial boys lacrosse into title game against Glenelg

Kellinger leads Centennial boys lacrosse into title game against Glenelg

As a walk-on goalie for the University of Maryland’s lacrosse team in 2007, first-year Centennial boys lacrosse coach Nick Kellinger quickly demonstrated just how tough he could be.

Columbia Foundation announces name change

The Columbia Foundation announced a name change Tuesday, May 15 before its 31st annual Spring Party at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College.

What is NAMI?

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, the largest grassroots mental health organization in the country, offers "education, support and advocacy for persons with mental illnesses, their families and...

NAMI coordinator Haynes honors memory of her sister

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 be happier.

Atholton wins second straight Howard County Tennis Cup

Atholton wins second straight Howard County Tennis Cup

With six of his players spread across three different courts in the finals of the Howard County tennis tournament Monday, May 13 at the Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Atholton tennis coach Michael Ashmead...

Five Howard teams advance in girls lacrosse playoffs

Five Howard teams advance in girls lacrosse playoffs

The girls lacrosse season is quickly winding down, but Marriotts Ridge, Mt. Hebron, River Hill and Glenelg (all Class 3A/2A) and Howard (Class 4A/3A) kept their seasons alive in Friday’s...

Hammond baseball shuts out Wilde Lake in playoffs

Hammond baseball shuts out Wilde Lake in playoffs

In the first inning of Hammond's playoff game against visiting Wilde Lake, Derek Sicca drove home freshman DaVonn Griffin, who had doubled, to give the Golden Bears a 1-0 lead. After that, it was up...


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