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July 6, 2018

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After provisional ballot count, Howard council race gets even tighter

Thursday, Jul 5

Four votes separate the two Democratic candidates in the District 1 Howard County Council race after Thursday's provisional ballot count.

Artist gets metaphysical at Columbia Art Center

Review of the current art exhibit "Infinite Creator" at the Columbia Art Center.

Annapolis shooting suspect sent letter to a Virginian-Pilot editor, police say

A Virginian-Pilot editor who was harassed for years by the man charged in the killings of five journalists in Maryland received a letter Thursday that police believe was sent by the suspect.

Newsrooms fall silent to remember attack on Capital Gazette

Then journalists at The Capital and Maryland Gazette newspapers — the survivors – stood and remembered their five murdered colleagues. It was 2:33 p.m. Thursday, the week after the attack. One week, precisely.

Burger King blaze draws firefighters from three counties

A fire at a Burger King restaurant that caused about $30,000 in damages in Elkridge Wednesday night drew firefighters and paramedics from three counties, Howard county fire officials say.

2018 All-Metro girls outdoor track and field first and second teams

Check out The Baltimore Sun's All-Metro selections for the 2018 girls outdoor track and field season.

Ellicott City's churches helping neighbors in need after flooding

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, with the help of other local congregations, has provided supplies and funds for affected residents and business owners.

Harriet Tubman High School museum project shifts into higher gear

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman signed the executive order to establish the Harriet Tubman School Advisory council in June. The group is currently renovating the cafeteria.