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July 3, 2018

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A month after flooding, Ellicott City shops reach a watershed moment in deciding whether to return

Monday, Jul 2

As cleanup continues on Ellicott City’s Main Street a month after the town suffered its second deadly flood in less than two years, business owners continue the painstaking process of deciding whether or not to reopen shop in the historic district.

Ellicott City must adapt to survive future floods, officials say

It's been one month since Ellicott City's second deadly flood in less than two years, and the town is slowly coming back to life.

Howard County pets in crisis could be breathing easier with new air masks

Invisible Fence Brand of Maryland donated 28 pet oxygen mask kits — which include a small, medium and large mask, an instructional DVD and a one-page written explanation on how to use them — to the county.

Howard councilwoman makes the cut for open seat in House of Delegates

Vanessa Atterbeary, Shane Pendergrass and Jen Terrasa came out on top in the Democratic primary for the House of Delegates.

Eight Howard County school board candidates advance

Eight candidates won Tuesday's primary race for the Howard County School Board. The eight candidates will drop to four in the general election on Nov. 6.

Political newcomer eyes takedown of Howard County Council incumbent, with 41 votes between them

Democrat Liz Weinstein entered the District 1 County Council race four months ago and has raised a fraction of campaign funds compared to her opponent incumbent Jon Weinstein. Following Tuesday's primary, 41 votes separate them.

Incumbent councilman holds razor-thin lead in Howard

The narrowed down nominees are fighting for one of the council’s five seats, in a year that will bring major change to the county’s leadership as four of five council members’ terms expire.

Howard's county executive candidates promise positive campaigns

Democrat Calvin Ball clinched the party’s nomination for Howard County Executive candidate in Tuesday’s primary, setting him up to oppose incumbent Republican Allan Kittleman in the November election.