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March 14, 2018

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Howard County students prepared for walkouts

Wednesday, Mar 14

Howard County students plan to participate Wednesday in a National School Walkout against gun violence.

Jessup property picked for next Howard County high school

The Howard County Board of Education voted on Thursday night to build the county’s 13th high school near Mission Road in Jessup, ending a tense months-long process to choose where to place the school.

Security video shows Maryland lobbyist touching lawmaker. He says it vindicates him. She says it vindicates her.

Security footage shows a Maryland lobbyist sliding his hand down the back of a state senator who accused him of improperly touching her at an Annapolis bar. The video substantiates

As UMBC departs for NCAA tournament, Retrievers look back at and ahead to 'special' season

The No. 16 seed Retrievers are not expected to last long against No. 1 seed Virginia, but not for a lack of belief.

When is the peak bloom period for Washington's cherry blossoms?

The peak bloom period for Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms has been pushed back.

Baltimore-bound USS Cyclops vanished 100 years ago. Its fate remains a mystery

One hundred years ago today, the USS Cyclops was due to steam into Baltimore and dock at present day Port Covington. The ship still hasn’t shown up. Its eerie absence has given rise to one of the enduring mysteries of the U.S. Navy.

Greater Baltimore's 49 most popular baby names of 2017

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) recently released its list of the most popular baby names of 2017. The list includes the top 10 for both boys and girls — with a lot of ties. Each...

Trump fires Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, names CIA's Mike Pompeo as replacement

President Donald Trump has ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replaced him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo.