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December 3, 2018

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Kittleman unveils portrait, emphasizes need for bipartisanship in final Howard County address

Saturday, Dec 1

The Republican's portrait unveiling saw a star-studded attendance. At least 150 people including Sen. Ben Cardin, Lt. Gov. Boyd Kevin Rutherford and Howard Executive-elect Calvin Ball were at the ceremony.

Tastee Diner's future may go up in smoke

A plan to replace an iconic Laurel diner with a medical marijuana dispensary has met with opposition from city residents and others who want the historic building preserved or even moved.

Ellicott City woman who formerly headed veterans charity convicted of tax evasion, wire fraud

Patricia Driscoll, the former president of a veterans assistance charity co-founded by former Rep. Duncan L. Hunter was convicted Thursday by a federal jury in Washington, D.C., of crimes including fraud and tax evasion related to her alleged theft and personal use of charity funds.

Police trace stolen credit card, arrest three after burglaries at Howard houses

Howard County police have pieced together a burglary stint, arresting three out-of-state residents.

After weeks of quarterback questions, Ravens defense steals the spotlight in win vs. Falcons

Against a high-flying Atlanta Falcons attack, it was the Ravens’ top-ranked defensive unit that again set forth the law of the land.

Columbia Orchestra presents classics and new music

Known for presenting diverse repertory, the Columbia Orchestra promised to get eclectic with a program titled “Visions of Home” on Saturday.

Columbia Pro Cantare embraces 'Messiah'

A seasonal tradition continued when Columbia Pro Cantare gave its 32nd annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday. 

Watch the 2018 hurricane season — and record-breaking rainfall over Baltimore — in this time lapse video

The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season is over, and though it was slightly more active than usual. There were four storms active at one time (Florence, Helene, Isaac and Joyce) for the first time since 2008.