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March 19, 2019

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Howard County officials are stepping up education efforts to reach teens who are vaping

For years, the Howard County Health Department has seen a decrease in youth smoking but now, the department is seeing a growing population of teenagers who are vaping or “juuling.”

24 motorists arrested on DUI charges in Howard County over St. Patrick's weekend

Twenty-four drivers were arrested on DUI charges in Howard County over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, as county police bolstered its patrolling of roads with help from Maryland State Police.

Young artists emerge in Montpelier show

A look at the Seventh Annual Artists on the Rise exhibit at Montpelier Arts Center through March 31.

Maryland House of Delegates OKs bills requiring long gun background checks, banning 3D guns

The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Monday to bills that would ban 3D printed guns and require background checks for all sales of long guns, such as shotguns and rifles.

Maryland delegates pass tougher restrictions on lead in school water fountains amid positive tests

The Maryland House of Delegates on Monday unanimously passed legislation that would toughen restrictions on the amount of lead permitted in the water of school drinking fountains and fund remediation efforts.

Maryland House, Senate pass different versions of bill banning tobacco sales under age 21

Maryland’s Senate and House of Delegates on Monday approved different versions of a measure to raise the age for buying tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21.

Baltimore Mayor Pugh resigns from UMMS board as 8,700 books she sold to hospital system sit in warehouse

Mayor Catherine Pugh has resigned from the University of Maryland Medical System Board.

Howard County girls lacrosse in position for historic spring

A look at the top storylines, players to watch and strengths of each local team heading into the 2019 Howard County girls lacrosse season.