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More speed cameras are coming to Anne Arundel County this weekend
About a month after installing two new neighborhood speed cameras, three more are coming to Anne Arundel County on Dec. 21.
Embattled Howard Community College president backs bill to expand board of trustees
Howard Community College President Daria Willis said she backs a measure to expand the college’s board of trustees even as she tries to move past concerns about her turbulent tenure.
7 things to do in Howard County: It’s winter wonderland season
Between Breakfast with Santa and Frozen Fest, there are several things to do in Howard County from Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Brown’s Motel in Ellicott City is permanently closing. Some residents aren’t sure where they’ll go.
Brown’s Motel, located in Ellicott City, is set to close on Dec. 10. Residents, many whom have lived in the motel for years, have to be out of the motel by Friday, Dec. 6.
Howard County schools rated highest in the region
County schools had the highest average star rating.
Howard Community College president digs in as senators seek to expand board
The county’s three senators plan to introduce their bill when the General Assembly convenes in January.
‘Trust no one:’ Howard Community College’s president rattles a changing campus
Howard Community College President Daria Willis has been facing mounting criticism and controversy. Detractors turned to an anonymous website, which has become a ledger of grievances from employees, students and local residents.
Howard County school board delays vote on proposal to curb students’ cellphone use
Howard County school board members said Thursday they wanted to hold a public hearing and hear from their policy committee group before enacting sweeping restrictions on students’ cellphone use.
Howard County school board races were ultra-close this year. Here’s why.
Howard County voters had to wait one week and a day for school board election results, with races decided on razor-thin margins.
Howard County school board election results are in — finally
After a weeklong wait, winners are finally becoming clear.
Mail-in, provisional votes will decide the fate of Howard County’s school board
Andre Gao conceded to opponent Meg Ricks over the weekend, but two races remain too close to call.
Howard County election officials continue to tally votes in three close school board races
In the District 1 race for Howard County school board, Meg Ricks moved into the lead over her opponent, newcomer Andre Gao.
Howard County school board races could be decided by razor-thin margins
In two races, candidates lead by just a few dozen votes.
What a Howard County school board race says about the politics of education
The culture wars infiltrating public schools all over the country are creeping into Maryland. That’s became especially apparent in this race.
Kids and adults are divided on whether cellphones should be allowed in Howard County schools
Howard County Public Schools has joined a local and national and national movement to crack down on students’ phone use in classrooms.
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