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September 6, 2018

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What is historic Ellicott City worth? Some owners will find out

Wednesday, Sep 5

To prevent destructive flooding in the future, Howard County officials have decided to buy up some buildings along Main Street in historic Ellicott City with plans to demolish them. But what is fair market value for property some consider rather unique.

Police identify pedestrian killed on Route 1 in Jessup over Labor Day weekend

Howard County police have released the name of a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a car on Labor Day weekend in Jessup.

After a century on the Patapsco River, Bloede Dam's removal set to begin with a blast

Demolition of the Bloede Dam, which for more than a century has blocked off wildlife habitat and created unsafe swimming conditions on the Patapsco River, is set to begin next week.

Howard council rejects plan to kill tax on mobile homes

The Howard County Council failed to repeal a 40-year-old county mobile home tax, which requires mobile home residents to pay a monthly fee.

Jessup woman turns to social media to help fund surgery for her service dog

Hazel Sanders is raising money for her service dog Junreé to be able to afford surgery costs to remove a large mass from Jurneé's back. In 2012, Sanders had to seek legal assistance to be able to live with her dog in Morningside Park, a Jessup independent senior community.

Centennial volleyball takes down Wilde Lake in season opener

The Eagles edged the Wildecats in five sets on Wednesday night.

University of Maryland Police investigating swastika, anti-LGBT messages found in dorms

The University of Maryland Police Department is investigating a swastika and anti-LGBT remarks scrawled on whiteboards in separate dorms.

Vote in the Ravens RISE High School Football Showdown poll

Vote in the 2018 Ravens RISE High School Football Showdown poll