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February 9, 2018

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Howard schools trim spring break schedule in wake of winter closings

Friday, Feb 9

Howard County schools announced on Thursday that it will hold school during the second half of this year’s spring break, April 5, 6 and 7, as makeup days for inclement weather cancellations.

Howard County Office of Consumer Protection and Korean community partner to fight scammers

Beginning today, Korean-speaking residents will be able to receive extra help from the county’s Office of Consumer Protection, through a new initiative to provide Korean-language volunteers to assist the office’s help line.

Maryland Senate votes to delay paid sick leave until July, days before law set to take effect

Maryland's new mandatory paid sick time law is schedule to take effect Sunday, but state lawmakers are fighting about whether to delay it for five months so businesses can get ready.

Clarksville resident serves as bridge between Korean community and Howard County government

Young Ran Smith serves as president of the Howard County chapter of the League of Korean Americans of Maryland, a Silver Spring-based association.

Marriotts Ridge girls basketball celebrates senior night with 50-28 win over Hammond

Marriotts Ridge girls basketball uses defense and balanced scoring to avenge earlier defeat against Hammond with win on senior night.

National Signing Day Winter/Spring 2018 in Howard County

Photos from the 2018 winter and spring National Signing period involving Howard County athletes

Irish music and writing at home in Howard County

Preview story of Howard County Poetry and Literature Society's Evening of Irish Music and Poetry on Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m., at Howard Community College's Smith Theatre.

Cold Weather Shelter a fellowship helping the homeless [Highland/Fulton]

Temple Isaiah has participated in Grassroots' Cold Weather Shelter program for over five years. Under the direction of Susan Gordon, the shelter operates for one week at Temple Isaiah, which provides food, activities, laundry service and shelter to those in need.