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May 17, 2019

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Two indicted in sex trafficking ring with links to Howard County

Two people have been indicted on charges that they ran a sex trafficking ring across the Baltimore area.

Howard NAACP hosting town hall in response to fatal shooting in Columbia

The Howard County NAACP chapter is hosting a town hall May 23 focused on promoting awareness to community resources.

Want to know what love is? It's the Ellicott City-based ShowTime Singers

The Ellicott City-based ShowTime Singers aim to not only entertain their audience, but to have a good time themselves, too.

Glenelg girls lacrosse secures fourth straight region crown

Glenelg defeats Southern 16-3 on Wednesday evening to advance to the 2A state semifinals this weekend against Hereford.

Maryland, four other states charge drug maker's owners and directors for role in opioid epidemic

Maryland joins four other states in charging Purdue Pharma for its role in an opioid epidemic linked to tens of thousands of deaths nationwide.

University System of Maryland chancellor to step down in 2020

University of Maryland System Chancellor Robert L. Caret decided not to seek another five-year contract.

Comptroller Franchot questions whether Maryland has investments in Alabama, in light of abortion law

Comptroller Peter Franchot is asking officials to review whether the state has investments in Alabama, which just enacted a law that bans almost all abortions.

A quiet speaker: Adrienne Jones seeking strengths in others as she adjusts to role leading Maryland House

Baltimore County's Adrienne Jones, the new speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, is the first woman and first African American in the position.