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November 27, 2018

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Howard's delegation sees overwhelming support for legislation on plastic bag fee

Tuesday, Nov 27

More than 20 people testified in support of the bill that would allow Howard County to place a fee on plastic bags. One person testified against the bill as it was written for concern it would place onerous tasks on retailers.

Howard delegate looks to change school board election, again

Howard County residents spoke for and against a proposed bill that would have five school board members be elected by district and two at large.

Memorable moments from Symphony of Lights: Proposals, runaway reindeer, a birth and more

Though Symphony of Lights has grown into one of the county’s most anticipated holiday events, there have been hiccups along the way. One year, a woman gave birth during a drive-through. Another time, three runaway reindeer crashed through several displays. Then there was the car that caught fire.

Reservoir girls basketball 2018-19 preview podcast

Reservoir senior Emily Dorn and coach Deb Taylor sit down to discuss the upcoming 2018-19 season for the Gators

University of Maryland reports 3 additional cases of adenovirus

The University of Maryland has reported three new cases of adenovirus Monday, one week after a freshman at the school was killed from complications relating to the disease. 

GM set to cease production at White Marsh plant, will slash 14,000 jobs in North America

A source said the plant being shuttered in Canada is just the beginning as GM prepares for the next downturn, shifting trade agreements and potential tariffs on imports.

Hogan names panel to redraw Maryland's 6th District, despite Frosh appeal of court order to fix gerrymandering

Republican Gov, Larry Hogan is criticizing Democratic Attorney General Brian Frosh's decision to appeal a federal ruling throwing out the map of Maryland's 6th congressional district. The governor is naming an emergency commission to redraw the district's boundaries..

Preston: Go with Joe: If healthy, Flacco gives Ravens more balance and better chance to win than Jackson

Coach John Harbaugh has to decide between veteran Joe Flacco and rookie Lamar Jackson at quarterback this week. If Flacco is healthy, he'd be the right choice, columnist Mike Preston writes.