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May 31, 2018

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Ellicott City, Baltimore region brace for more rain as storms approach

Thursday, May 31

In Ellicott City, Howard County officials have removed 100 truckloads of debris from Main Street Ellicott City in recent days, hoping to prevent further flooding as more rain moves into the region.

St. Frances football faces struggle to put together football schedule after MIAA departures

St. Frances’ national powerhouse football team has lost another Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association rival from its schedule with Calvert Hall officials confirming Thursday that the school will join Mount Saint Joseph and Loyola Blakefield in not playing the Panthers this fall.

For the first time in 30 years, Pride of Baltimore II won't sail this summer after funding shortfall

The twin raked masts and white sails of the Pride of Baltimore II won't be visible in the Chesapeake Bay this summer for the first time in the ship’s 30-year history, after the nonprofit that operates it was unable to raise enough to sail.

How surveyors track high water marks throughout Maryland after flooding — and what that data is used for

The measurements will bolster flood frequency statistics that predict the chances flooding like Sunday’s will occur in the future.

Restaurant and bar fundraisers for Ellicott City flood victims

Baltimore area bars and restaurants and other establishments are announcing fundraisers to benefit victims of the flooding in Ellicott City.

Orioles try to keep their heads up as they sink deeper into the abyss

The Orioles scored just two runs in a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, but Buck Showalter and Chris Davis promise to stay positive no matter what. Call it the power of positive sinking.

Valerie Ervin continues to push to get her name on Maryland's Democratic ballot for governor

Speaking outside the Baltimore Board of Elections at midday Thursday, Ervin insisted the Maryland State Board of Elections is wrong.

Baltimore Mayor Pugh's plan for $55 million investment fund meets City Council resistance

Members of the Baltimore City Council grilled officials at a budget hearing Wednesday over a proposal to raise $55 million by leasing publicly owned garages and turn it over to a private investment fund.

Betsy DeVos gets a look at positive behavior in Anne Arundel school

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos got a first-hand look Thursday at a “community building circle” in Angela Snyder’s first-grade classroom at Frank Hebron-Harman Elementary School.

Baltimorean Capitals fans show D.C. divide isn't so wide during Stanley Cup finals

During the Stanley Cup Finals, Hudson Street Stackhouse remains the top place to be for Capitals fans living in Baltimore.