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February 1, 2019

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16 things to do in Howard County in February and March

Thursday, Jan 31

Save the dates for these Howard County events in February and March.

While Boy Scouts go coed and Girl Scouts pursue lawsuit, Howard families say choices are welcome

This week, Scouting takes another step toward its coed future, when the movement’s signature Boy Scout level officially begins allowing girls to advance to Boy Scouts.

Outgoing Laurel police chief reflects on his tenure, from community policing to body cameras

After nearly 33 years — the past eight as Laurel's police chief — Rich McLaughlin, 53, is retiring on Jan. 31.

An Ellicott City native's handbag line for 'Game of Thrones' fans

After successful collections for Harry Potter, Looney Tunes and Trolls, winter has come to the Danielle Nicole brand.

Long Reach girls basketball puts it all together in 62-49 win over first-place Oakland Mills

Long Reach leads from start to finish on way to convincing road win over Oakland Mills in a Howard County girls basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.

Reservoir boys basketball smothers River Hill to snap losing streak

The Gators held their opponent to a season low in points en route to earning a 49-42 home victory on Jan. 31.

Desmarais' late heroics lift Atholton wrestling to 38-34 win over River Hill

Jay Desmarais rallies in winner-take-all final bout to help Atholton beat River Hill, 38-34, in a Howard County wrestling dual meet in Columbia on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Retro HoCo: When Smithsonian Institution was steward of Belmont Manor

Who knew the Smithsonian Institution was once one of Howard County’s premier landowners?