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Howard County

    Police say a Baltimore man who allegedly shot and wounded a co-worker on Interstate 95 in Howard County may have blamed the victim for a demotion.
    Baltimore man allegedly shot co-worker on I-95 over demotion, police say
    Police say a Baltimore man who allegedly shot and wounded a co-worker on Interstate 95 in Howard County may have blamed the victim for a demotion.
    Unionized Howard County library workers, including those at the Miller branch of the county’s library system, planned to demand fair wages at Wednesday night’s board of trustees meeting.
    Howard County library workers press board of trustees for higher wages
    After Howard County Library System workers overwhelmingly voted to form a union in February, workers have been stuck in wage negotiations with the library system’s board of trustees. They planned to ask for contract provisions at the board’s Wednesday night meeting.
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    Baltimore man arrested after I-95 shooting that left one injured
    A Baltimore man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that left a Laurel man hospitalized and shut down I-95 North for several hours on Monday, according to Maryland State Police.
    A vial labeled “uranium” prompted an evacuation at Reservoir High School in Howard County.
    Mysterious ‘uranium’ vial at Howard County high school prompts evacuation
    A vial labeled “uranium” prompted an evacuation at Reservoir High School in Howard County.
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    Police identify man shot on I-95 Monday morning
    All lanes of I-95 North in Laurel were closed after a man was found shot outside of his vehicle early Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police.

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    4 out-of-the-box stores for holiday shopping in Howard County
    Howard County is full of charming boutiques and small businesses offering one-of-a-kind treasures that are sure to wow everyone on your list.
    7 budget gift ideas for $25 or less
    If your pockets are light but you don’t want to leave a loved one high and dry, check out these gifts you can find in the Baltimore region
    12 awesome staff picks for your holiday list from The Banner
    Here are 12 more must-have holiday gifts to add to your list from the staff of The Banner.
    8 Maryland experiences to gift for the holidays
    Experiences can offer the perfect solution for those friends and relatives who claim they don’t need any more stuff.
    7 local goodies for stocking stuffers
    Here's a list of locally available goodies to brighten up that lonely sock. Fabulous does come in small packages.

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    Maryland celebrities dish about the best gifts they have given or received
    We asked Maryland celebrities about the best gifts they have given or received.
    7 ideas for gifts that give back
    What’s better than getting a gift during the holidays? Giving a gift that has an impact.
    Touchet Touchet Bakery's strawberry doughnut.
    Where to find the best doughnuts in Howard County
    While Howard County isn’t home to a bakery that exclusively sells traditional donuts, there are a handful of bakeries and coffee places where you can find some of the best.
    Jean Diep, center, tries different dishes with her daughters Sophia, 6, and Frankie, 3, during a taste test of the Howard County Public School System’s school lunch menu at the Guilford Park High School cafeteria
    Howard County schools let us taste test new lunch options. Here’s what we thought.
    Complaining about school lunches is an American tradition, but the Howard County school system is looking to make improvements.
    Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has said a new flag is needed to better align with the county’s modern-day values.
    Howard County opens poll for residents to vote on new flag design
    The 19-member Howard County flag commission narrowed down 184 flag designs to their top 10 choices. Now, residents can rank their favorite designs in an online poll.

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    Howard County voters should finally know who is representing them on the Board of Education for the next four years.
    Howard County school board election results are in — finally
    After a weeklong wait, winners are finally becoming clear.
    Elliott’s Craft Kitchen in Columbia is eyeing an opening for February 2025.
    One Columbia restaurant gets the OK, one pumps the brakes at liquor board hearing
    Elliott’s Craft Kitchen got the green light to serve liquor in Howard County and Celia’s Cuban Cuisine withdrew its application.
    Phoebe Dunkle, 10, prepares a meal at home last week.
    The Dish: When a Howard County mom asked for help, local restaurants offered a hand
    A budding young chef battling cancer will get her first chance to cook in a professional kitchen.
    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.
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