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Laurel Historical Society archaeology camp | PHOTOS

The Laurel Historical Society welcomed campers to its archaeology camp this week. Youth from Howard, Prince George's and Montgomery counties will be digging for artifacts at the site of two historic homes scheduled to be torn down in Laurel. On the first day of the camp, kids were mapping out the area where they will dig. The camp started at Laurel Historical Society and proceeded to the properties near St. Vincent Pallotti High School.

August 03, 2021

Howard County police news from July 23-30

A sampling of Howard County police reports from July 23 to 30.

August 03, 2021

Most Maryland military bases now requiring masks as COVID transmission rate increases

The new mask mandate comes as a result of the Department of Defense’s policy, which requires everyone to wear a mask indoors if the COVID-19 transmission rate is considered high or substantial.

August 02, 2021

‘A lot of love left in the community’: Animal Welfare Society of Howard County looks to emerge from troubled past

As the new executive director of Animal Welfare Society of Howard County, Robert Hicks is spearheading the project to get the society up and running by cutting through the red tape to get the proper documents in place and with old-fashioned elbow grease to bring it up to standards.

Howard County police news from July 16-23

A sampling of Howard County police reports from July 16 to 23.

Biden nominates Erek Barron to be U.S. Attorney for Maryland, first Democrat nominated in 20 years

Barron, 47, a defense attorney, has been a member of the House of Delegates since 2015. Before that, he worked stints as a federal prosecutor, as an assistant state’s attorney in Prince George’s County and Baltimore and for then-Sen. Joe Biden between 2007 and 2009.

Maryland State Police investigating fatal pedestrian collision in Laurel

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in Laurel early Friday morning.

Major Baltimore-area cases to keep an eye on now that criminal trials have resumed

The backlog of Baltimore-area criminal cases includes those of a police sergeant accused of assault, an alleged drug conspiracy involving a prominent defense attorney, and a husband accused of murdering his wife and blaming a panhandler.

Prince George’s County pays $2.3 million to group of Black and Latino police officers to settle discrimination suit

A Maryland police department is settling a workplace discrimination lawsuit that alleged white officers used racist slurs, circulated text messages expressing a desire to “reinstitute lynching” and put a black face and Afro wig on a training dummy.

Prince George’s County middle school students to compete in President Barack Obama oratorical contest

Prince George’s County middle school students are competing in this year’s President Barack Obama Legacy Speeches Oratorical Contest. Students will deliver abbreviated excerpts of past Obama speeches.

Howard County police news from July 9-16

A sampling of Howard County police reports from July 9 to 16.

MARC will return to normal this fall. But what’s the new normal for Maryland’s commuter rail riders?

Transit experts, MARC rider advocates and some state lawmakers want the Maryland Transit Administration to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption of commuting patterns to consider new rail schedules and stops.

Laurel police seek help in identifying suspect in armored vehicle robbery

Laurel police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the armed robbery of an armored vehicle in Laurel on Monday afternoon, the department said Tuesday.

Summer restaurant weeks start in Howard County, featuring around 40 businesses

Around 40 businesses are set to participate in the biannual Howard County Restaurant Weeks & Craft Beverages event, which runs July 12 to 25.

Howard County police news from July 2-9

A sampling of Howard County police reports from July 2 to 9.

Howard County police news from June 25-July 2

A sampling of Howard County police reports from June 25 to July 2.

Fort Meade: Army implements full Tenant Bill of Rights at 36 installations | COMMENTARY

Fort Meade George G. Meade has fully implemented all 18 elements of the Tenant Bill of Rights for residents living in housing managed and maintained by Corvias, the installation’s housing partner.

2020-21 Baltimore Sun High School Girls Athlete of the Year: Mount de Sales star runner Juliette Whittaker

Competing at the U.S. Olympic trials in the 800-meter race at the end of June — she qualified with a personal-best performance at a national high school indoor meet in January — 17-year-old Laurel resident Juliette Whittaker showed she belonged among the best in the country.

Sites and sculptures announced for Howard County Arts Council’s ARTsites 2021; and more arts news

The Howard County Arts Council has announced the 12 sites and sculptures selected for ARTsites 2021, a public art exhibit that will be installed in August and remain in place until July 2022.

Keeping cool this summer at Emancipation Community Park in Laurel | OLD TOWN

The water feature at Emancipation Community Park, which sits adjacent to the Laurel Library along Eighth Street, is operational again after the feature was not turned on in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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