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Ex-Gov. Larry Hogan came to the Orioles opener.
Larry Hogan burned bridges in Baltimore. Does he have a role in rebuilding one?
Former Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for the U.S. Senate, has been low-key in his response to the Key Bridge collapse, primarily stressing the need for Democrats and Republicans to work together.
Community members participated in a prayer circle held in front of the Patterson Park Observatory despite the rainy morning on March 28, 2024. Redemption City Church guided the community in prayer and hymns.
How to help people impacted by the Key Bridge collapse
Here are ways to support families of the Key Bridge victims, port workers and first responders.
A U.S. Coast Guard boat heads toward the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage seen from Fort McHenry on March 26, 2024.
NTSB: Key Bridge’s ‘fracture critical’ design raised odds of collapse
Recovery efforts at the bridge collapse site are underway, while federal transportation safety investigators were boarding the ship and collecting evidence.
The cargo ship Dali rests on the Patapsco River after crashing into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Investigators boarded Dali overnight, retrieved ship’s black box, NTSB official says
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board boarded the ship that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge and retrieved its black box, sending the data to a lab for analysis.
The exterior of the Howard County Department of Education in Howard County on Feb. 7, 2024.
Howard County schools could find a new superintendent by June
Among the candidates will be Acting Superintendent Bill Barnes.
Exterior of the Howard County Fire and Rescue headquarters on Jan. 25, 2024.
Cause of fire that killed Wilde Lake High student in Columbia under investigation
Howard County has identified the person killed in a Columbia townhouse fire Wednesday night.
The Howard County Police logo seen outside their headquarters on Jan. 25, 2024.
Mother’s fierce defense of daughter in fatal Ellicott City crash elicits police pushback
Howard County Police have not released many new details about the recent Ellicott City fatal crash.
Starbucks employees cite labor issues while on strike at Baltimore’s North Charles St, location on Nov. 17, 2022.
Second Ellicott City Starbucks votes to unionize
Workers at the Shipley's Grant Starbucks in Ellicott City voted to unionize on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators shout at each other outside the George Howard government building in Ellicott City on Feb. 5.
Maryland politicos weigh in on Israeli-Hamas war
Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin were among those who spoke out — albeit with different takes — about the conflict.
The Maryland Wineries Association board voted this week to end its partnership with the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks after being unable to reach an agreement over compensation for the Wine in the Woods festival.
Contract dispute ends in sour outcome for annual Wine in the Woods festival
Hitting a contract dispute with Howard County, the Maryland Wineries Association is no longer a partner for Wine in the Woods.
Stepping into Kelsey’s Restaurant, Irish Pub & Banquet Room, it feels like St. Patrick’s Day every day. Enjoy a cold Guinness with some traditional Irish fare.
Looking for a cozy spot to grab a bite in Howard County? Try these places.
We explored Howard County to find some lesser-known but delightful restaurants, shops and places to gather. Here are a few hidden gems we found.
Howard County is weighing five possible sites for a new public library in Columbia.
Howard County’s library drama: Where to put it
Howard County leaders are seeking public input on five possible sites for a new Columbia library. County officials announced plans last year for a new $144 million lakefront library, but residents said they wanted more of a say in the process.
The exterior of the Howard County Department of Education in Howard County on Feb. 7, 2024.
Howard School Board adopts $1.5 billion budget; now it goes to the county
After multiple budget proposals, the Howard County Board of Education approved a $1.5 billion operating budget Thursday evening.
The exterior of the Howard County Department of Education in Howard County on Feb. 7, 2024.
‘Like a bad dream’: Howard County school board struggles to adopt a budget
Howard County school board members voted on several budget proposals at a work session Tuesday, but couldn’t agree. They’ll try again Thursday.
Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1899 chapter wore green t-shirts and held signs at the Howard County Board of Education budget public hearing on Monday, Feb. 26.
Howard County school board looks to scale back job cuts in proposed budget
The $1.13 billion budget released by Acting Superintendent Bill Barnes in January called for eliminating roughly 350 positions across the district. But when school board members gathered for their final budget work session on Feb. 29, they reduced that potential figure to about 180 positions.
Columbia Association has been without a full-time president and CEO since Lakey Boyd’s departure in January 2023.
Columbia Association CEO search update: Board is conducting interviews
The Columbia Association’s Board of Directors is currently interviewing CEO candidates and looks to select a finalist by the end of March.
The exterior of the Howard County Department of Education on February 7, 2024.
Campaigns get underway in Howard County school board races
An introductory Q&A with 10 of the 11 candidates who have filed to run for the Howard County Board of Education.
The exterior of the Howard County Department of Education on February 7, 2024.
Appeals court upholds Howard County’s method of selecting student school board member
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled Wednesday to uphold how the student member of the school board is selected.
Columbia Association has been without a full-time president and CEO since Lakey Boyd’s departure in January 2023.
After tumult, Columbia Association ‘on track’ to hire new CEO
The Columbia Association's board of directors is slated to choose a president and CEO finalist by the end of March.
Oakland Mills High School was closed Monday Feb. 5, 2024, due to flooding.
Columbia high school community demands overdue repairs after Monday flooding
The Oakland Mills High School community is demanding that long-overdue repairs happen now after flooding shut down the school Monday.
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