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January 11, 2019

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Residents voice opposition to board's support of Hickory Ridge redevelopment plan

Thursday, Jan 10

The $70 million project, which has been in the making for four years, has seen contention from some residents who believe the redevelopment and the 230 apartments attached to it will cause traffic congestion and lead to an unfavorable rise in population in nearby schools. 

To address high school crowding, Howard school system approves students voluntarily moving schools

Howard County students who currently attend Centennial or Howard high school--the county’s two-most crowded high schools--can request to move to a different school for the upcoming academic year.

Maryland weather: An inch or two of snow could fall this weekend, forecasters say

Meteorologists predict periods of light snow Saturday and Sunday across Maryland, with an inch or two of accumulation. They said the precipitation is expected to come in spurts, first Saturday afternoon and evening and perhaps again at times Sunday. There isn't expected to be a major storm.

Maryland Senate president Miller plans to fight prostate cancer, 'fully carry out' Senate responsibilities

Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller announced Thursday he is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. Miller, a Democrat who has served as Senate president since 1987, made the announcement while addressing a floor session of the Senate. Miller said he was diagnosed Dec. 27.

Even while enduring chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer, Howard County ballerina dances on

On Jan. 13, Margaret “Maggie” Kudirka will return for her fifth annual fundraising concert “No One Can Survive Alone” with proceeds to ease medical expenses for herself and other cancer survivors.

Long Reach girls basketball hits stride in fourth quarter, beats Hammond 69-50

Long Reach uses fourth-quarter run to pull away for 69-50 victory over Hammond on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.

Glenelg wrestling remains undefeated with blowout win over Atholton

The Glenelg Gladiators wrestling team defeated the Atholton Raiders, 51-20, in a Howard County dual meet on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Billy Joel to hold first concert in Camden Yards history, Orioles announce

Breaking with more than 25 years of team policy about Camden Yards being a baseball-exclusive venue, the Orioles announced Thursday that Billy Joel will hold the first-ever standalone concert at their ballpark July 26.