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December 31, 2018

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Latest state tax assessments show residential, commercial increases in parts of Howard County

Sunday, Dec 30

State assessments on residential and commercial property in some areas of Howard County rose an average of 8.5 percent, continuing a years-long upswing in values used to calculate the taxes property owners pay.

Ravens clinch first playoff berth since 2014 in high-stakes season finale against Browns

Led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Ravens beat the Browns, 26-24, on Sunday to return to the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Ravens will host Chargers in wild-card game at 1:05 p.m. Sunday

The Ravens-Chargers wild-card game will be broadcast on CBS. The Ravens last hosted a playoff game in 2012.

Ravens notes: Alive and well, Terrell Suggs breaks franchise record for games played

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs played in his 229th career game, passing Ray Lewis for the franchise’s all-time leader in games.

MDOT: BWI jet bridge collapse caused by defective bracket

The jet bridge collapse that sent six people to the hospital this weekend was caused by a defective metal bracket, according to a statement from the Maryland Department of Transportation.

Howard schools serve free meals during winter break

For the first time, Howard County schools offered free lunches during two days of winter break.

Inmate charged with setting fire at women's prison in Jessup

A 19-year-old inmate has been charged with intentionally setting a fire at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup this week.

Malware disrupts Baltimore Sun Media print production

The attack reached all Tribune Publishing newspapers, but websites were not affected.