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January 1, 2019

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Ball urges Congress, Trump to follow Howard County example of bipartisanship to end shutdown

Monday, Dec 31

County Executive Calvin Ball on Monday called on congressional leaders and President Donald Trump to come together to resolve the federal shutdown — saying Howard County could serve as an example of how to work together in bipartisanship.

Clarksville teen's love of animals leads to $1,500 gift to Ellicott City shelter

Thirteen-year-old Aidan Hennessy of Clarksville has known for some time that he wants to be a veterinarian one day. His passion for animals is reflected not only in his love of the family cat, Rocket, but in the easy way he bonds with animals he meets for the first time.

Glenelg senior Sam Alsheimer comes back as Howard County football Defensive Player of Year

Glenelg senior linebacker Sam Alsheimer returned to the field this season after a series of leg surgeries to earn the 2018 Howard County Times Defensive Player of the Year award.

Ravens fans scramble to snag tickets for playoff game many didn't foresee for up-and-down team

After an up-and-down season for the Baltimore Ravens, fans are scrambling to attend a playoff game many didn't think was possible. The Ravens sold out of a batch of playoff tickets they put on sale last week. The team is now selling tickets again for Sunday's home game against the Chargers.

Orioles rated as worst team in all of sports in 2018

The 115-loss Orioles were not only the worst team in baseball with the fourth-most losses in major league history, but also were rated as the worst team in all of American sports in 2018.

Women, blacks, veterans: Maryland caucus leaders set goals for Maryland's 2019 General Assembly session

Leaders of the Maryland General Assembly's five caucuses are busy planning and organizing their agendas for the upcoming session, including several progressive initiatives on health care and the minimum hourly wage. The caucuses represent legislators of various backgrounds.

Attention stargazers: 2019 brings a 'Super Blood Wolf Moon' and Mercury's transit across the sun

The highlights of 2019 for stargazers include a total lunar eclipse some are calling a “Super Blood Wolf Moon” and a transit of Mercury. And there are plenty of sights to spot in the heavens in between.

Baltimore's 19 most anticipated events of 2019

We’re going to have a lot of fun in and around Baltimore this year! Don’t believe us? Such skepticism is entirely unwarranted — from Orioles Fanfest in three weeks to the combined Light...