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    Congresswoman-elect Sarah Elfreth talks with Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman at her election night party in Annapolis.
    Sarah Elfreth heads to Washington with a to-do list and everything she wanted. Almost.
    After a year of campaigning, fundraising, of juggling her role as a state senator and the owner of a new dog — state Sen. Sarah Elfreth will take the oath of office on Jan. 3 as a member of the 119th Congress. It’s not exactly what she wanted.
    A voting booth in Oakland Mills High School in Howard County.
    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.
    Braised lamb shank at The Barn & Lodge in Columbia
    Howard County’s holiday eats: Local dishes to get you in the festive spirit
    Howard County’s local dining scene is ready to serve up dishes that bring all the cozy, festive vibes.
    Crab nachos at Riverside Taphouse.
    9 unconventional crab dishes you have to try, from pupusas to cheesesteaks
    Pizza slices weighed down with crab dip? Pupusas packed with crustacean goodness? Here’s Chris Franzoni’s roundup of the Baltimore area’s wildest crab dishes.
    A pile of hundreds of stolen tools recovered by Howard County Police.
    Howard County Police recovered 18,600 stolen tools. Now many will be sold at auction.
    Detectives identified 155 victims and are returning tools to them. The rest of the items, such as new and used drills, tape measures, saws and more, will be up for grabs at an auction.

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    The Baltimore area has gone more than a month without a measurable amount of rain.
    Dry spell, strong winds have parts of Maryland under red flag warning
    Due to a lack of rain in combination with low humidity and strong winds, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning across the region from noon until 6 p.m. Friday.
    Howard County voters complete their ballots within the gymnasium at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, Maryland on Nov. 5, 2024.
    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.
    For sale: Howard County home with impressive spaces, inside and out
    This home for sale in Woodbine’s private Cattail Trace community sits on a beautiful 1-acre lot.
    Jillian Pettygrove gets her blood drawn by phlebotomist, Eugene Hankers, during Valentine’s Day Blood Drive by the American Red Cross at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Thursday, February 9, 2023.
    7 things to do in Howard County from a fleece festival to a blood drive
    November is here, the foliage looks like fall and the holidays are approaching. Pull out your favorite cozy sweater, grab a hot chocolate and start planning your week with some events in Howard County for the week ending Nov. 13.
    Howard County Public School System Superintendent Michael Martirano takes questions at a press conference on Aug. 30, 2023 about issues with school buses during the first week of school.
    A graduate is suing Howard County schools’ former superintendent over ‘bullying’
    A handshake between a matriculating senior and former superintendent Michael Martirano lasted mere seconds, but is now the subject of a potentially costly lawsuit for the Howard County Board of Education.

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    Former U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, earlier this month.
    Trump gained ground in every county of reliably blue Maryland
    President-elect Donald Trump came nowhere close to winning reliably blue Maryland’s 10 electoral votes Tuesday, but he performed better in every one of its 23 counties and Baltimore City.
    2024 election results, MD-3: Sarah Elfreth vs. Robert Steinberger, U.S. House
    See the 2024 election results from Maryland's 3rd congressional District race featuring Democrat Sarah Elfreth and Republican Robert Steinberger.
    The Dish: Here’s why you’re seeing so many dang chicken restaurants
    From Dave’s Hot Chicken to Zaxby’s to Ekiben to Rooted Rotisserie, in the food world these days, it seems like it’s chicken, chicken and more chicken.
    A parent completes her ballot while her children wait by her side at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, Md. Voters across Howard, Anne Arundel and Harford counties approved several ballot measures Tuesday.
    Howard County voters approve ballot measure to establish inspector general’s office
    Howard County voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to create a new inspector general’s office.
    “We’re Voting Yes” signs in support of reproductive rights.
    Maryland abortion amendment passes, protecting against future restrictions
    Voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot measure to solidify reproductive rights in Maryland’s constitution.

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    Grab a drink, enjoy happy hour prices and watch the voting results trickle in at these election night parties.
    From a queer cabaret to an artsy bar event, here’s where to watch election results
    Grab a drink, enjoy happy hour prices and watch the voting results trickle in at these election night parties
    The Thanksgiving cupcake from the Food Market in Hampden.
    The viral Thanksgiving ‘cupcake’ to stuff your feelings with this week
    Get a taste of the holidays at the Food Market, where a Thanksgiving cupcake combines stuffing and mashed potatoes.
    Deb Jung announces the county council's plan for the proposed inspector general office to appear on November's ballot at a press conference in front of the George Howard Building in Ellicott City, Friday July 26, 2024.
    Letter: Vote to create an inspector general’s office in Howard County
    Howard County Council Chair Deb Jung asks residents to vote for Question A, which would allow the council to create an independent Office of the Inspector General.
    Chinese dumplings are one of the many options at Dumpling District, one of Takumi chef Daven Pan’s favorite local restaurants.
    Where Howard County chefs eat when they’re off the clock
    We asked Howard County chefs where they eat on a day off — that’s not their own restaurant. Here’s what they said.
    For sale: Custom Howard County home on a charming, idyllic lot
    This Howard County home in the Paternal Gift Farm community is surrounded by pastures, mature trees and a serene pond.
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