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Debutante balls have been carried on for generations among Black middle- and upper-class families. Originally meant to introduce young adults to potential husbands and wives, they have evolved into building professional networks and long-lasting social circles.
- Severna Park boys lacrosse jumped out to a big lead then held off a late Mt. Hebron rally to win its sixth straight state championship.
- Towson sophomore pitcher Jackson Huck delivered in the Class 3A state semifinal against No. 7 Reservoir and its star senior pitcher Jordan Peguese.
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- The Howard County Council is scheduled to vote this week on the final version of a proposed $2 billion fiscal 2023 county operating budget.
- A huge crowd surprised special education and academic life skills teacher Shayla Proctor last week outside Deep Run Elementary School in Elkridge.
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Summer weather brings farmers’ markets, yard sales and outdoor movies to Ellicott City | MOSTLY MAIN
Mostly Main: A column about all the activities and events in and around Historic Ellicott City. - A Howard County man who sprayed a fire extinguisher at police officers during some of the most intense rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced Monday to nearly three years in prison.
- After thunderstorms produced 1 to 2 inches of rain Sunday evening, a flood warning was issued for Baltimore and the surrounding area beginning around 10 p.m. and lasting until 4:15 a.m. Monday.
- COVID cases are rising in Maryland, along with much of the Northeastern U.S., prompting new calls for people to take steps to protect themselves.
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- Sophomore Keegan Ryan took a nifty feed from senior Gavin Fleck and promptly finished 22 seconds into overtime — the goal lifting the No. 11 Vikings to a 6-5 win over the Lancers in a Class 3A state semifinal boys lacrosse game at Crofton on Saturday.
- Homes for sale are scarce in the Baltimore region, and those on the market often receive multiple bids and sell within days. That’s made buying a home all the more difficult for first-time buyers.
- Check out photos of special education teacher Shayla Proctor being honored by the Baltimore Ravens Touchdown for Teachers program at Deep Run Elementary School in Elkridge on Thursday.
- David S. Wilson, owner of Southern Automatic Transmission Service and competitive athlete, died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis on May 6 at his Frederick home. The former Woodbine resident was 60.
- The No. 14 Bulls scored the first seven goals and gave little ground through four quarters, pulling away for a convincing 14-3 win over the visiting Gladiators in the Class 2A state quarterfinals.
- The prom tradition gives many teens an opportunity to stand out, but this year’s party paradoxically provides them with a shot at feeling normal.
- Debutante balls have been carried on for generations among Black middle- and upper-class families. Originally meant to introduce young adults to potential husbands and wives, they have evolved into building professional networks and long-lasting social circles.
- An 83-year-old woman was struck by a bullet while reading in bed and a man was found shot-to-death in a car overnight in Baltimore, police said.
- City officials plan Independence Day celebration with Orioles baseball, musical performances, food trucks and of course, fireworks.
- Three juveniles and an 18-year-old were arrested Tuesday after a Washington, D.C., police officer said he was shot at while responding to a burglary at a Metropolitan Police Department evidence lot in Anne Arundel County.
- President Joe Biden took aim at Russia and a changing world at the keynote address at the U.S. Naval Academy’s graduation ceremony, where he also hailed late Naval officer Sen. John McCain.
- Now’s the time to nominate your favorite dishes, best chefs and restaurants in Howard County.
