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2 men arrested after 2 Howard County home invasions
Howard County police have arrested two men and charged them in a pair of armed home invasions in Columbia, Maryland.
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20 people, including correctional officers, indicted in Maryland prison smuggling scheme
Twenty people, including correctional officers, employees and inmates, face charges in a scheme that involved bribes to smuggle contraband, such as drugs and cellphones, into the prison in Jessup, Maryland, prosecutors said.
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Howard Co. announces latest plans to deal with Ellicott City flooding
The county executive, a state delegate and the deputy director of public works all outlined plans to keep catastrophic flooding from happening again.
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Parents of murdered teacher ‘proud’ of Md. as bill to protect pregnant women set to become law
The parents of a murdered Howard County teacher are proud that Maryland lawmakers have passed a bill that adds protections for pregnant women. It places pregnant women in a protected class — similar to enhanced penalties for the murder of a police officer.
1 week ago -
As clock ticks, plea to Md. lawmakers from parents of murdered teacher Laura Wallen
With a deadline looming, the parents of murdered high school teacher Laura Wallen are urging Maryland lawmakers to pass a bill that would protect pregnant women.
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Teens get weekends in jail for racist, anti-Semitic graffiti
The two former Glenelg High School seniors were charged with a hate crime in the 2018 graffiti, some of which targeted the school’s principal, who’s black.
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Rainfall, winds trigger debris inspection in Ellicott City waterways
The plan is part of the county’s Ellicott City Safe and Sound program which aims to reduce the chances of flooding in the city.
4 weeks ago -
MedStar Health agrees to $35M settlement over claims of unnecessary stent procedures
Columbia-based MedStar Health has agreed to a $35 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations that it paid kickbacks to a local cardiovascular group in return for referrals.
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‘Laura would be very happy’: Md. moves toward harsher penalties for crimes against pregnant women
After more than a year of legislative work and a vote in the Maryland Senate, the father of Laura Wallen — a pregnant teacher who was murdered in 2017 — is hopeful Maryland will take steps to protect pregnant women.
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Merriweather Post resident orchestra promises ‘democratization of the arts’
When the renovated Merriweather Post Pavilion, in Columbia, Maryland, opens its doors in May, it will feature a resident orchestra like no other. Find out more about Soulful Symphony, what sets them apart and why their director says they’re really just following the old traditions.
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Review site ranks Arlington, Virginia, as ‘Best City to Live in America’
Arlington, Virginia was ranked as the “Best City to Live in America” by Niche. Columbia, Maryland also made the list, ranking in the top 10.
1 month ago -
Maryland man facing drug charges had weapons and cash, too, police say
A 21-year-old man is charged with multiple counts of felony drug possession with intent to distribute and use of a firearm in drug trafficking, among other charges. Additional charges are pending.
2 months ago -
Coming soon: Ellicott City flood alarm
This summer, Howard County is planning to install a very loud alert system to warn people on Main Street in Ellicott City when a dangerous flash flood seems imminent. But the community has its doubts.
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Maryland lawmakers to debate who will oversee state’s alcohol laws
The day before state legislative committees were to hold hearings over who should be regulating Maryland’s alcohol industry, key players in the debate held dueling news conferences featuring a healthy dose of trash talking.
2 months ago -
Md. police partner with Ring app to offer neighbors digital crime watch
The technology company Ring, known for its video doorbell device and home security cameras, has a modern take on the concept of a neighborhood watch, and Prince George’s County Police are all in.
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