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March 27, 2019

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County dismisses ethics complaint against Howard preservation commissioner over proposed Elkridge subdivision

The Howard County Ethics Commission has dismissed a compliant filed by a developer seeking to build a subdivision in the Lawyers Hill area of Elkridge against a member of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Howard County agencies find 'no evidence of misconduct' after investigation into allegation about school employee

The Howard County Police Department and Department of Child Protective Services have completed an investigation into an allegation about an employee made on social media, Pointers Run Elementary School’s principal announced Tuesday.

Howard baseball puts it all together in 8-1 win against Reservoir

The Howard Lions varsity baseball team beat the Reservoir Gators, 8-1, in a Howard County league game in Fulton on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Hammond softball shows off balance on way to 14-1 win over Centennial

Hammond softball showcases powerful offense, improved defense in 14-1 victory over Centennial on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Maryland lawmakers pass $46.6 billion budget, boosting funding for public schools to record level

The Maryland General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to pass a $46.6 billion budget that increases funding for education by more than what Gov. Larry Hogan proposed — but not as much as some school advocates desired.

U.S. Supreme Court tackles Maryland gerrymandering case that's split Democrats and Republicans

The attorney for a group of Maryland Republicans is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to end the practice of drawing sharply partisan congressional districts, but some justices seem reluctant to venture into an area that has long been the domain of states.

'Lawyering while black': Maryland Legal Aid attorney says Harford officer mistook him for suspect, detained him

Maryland Legal Aid attorney Rashad James claims an officer in the Harford County Sheriff’s Office was racially motivated when he mistook the lawyer for a suspect, detained him in the courthouse and questioned him. Harford Sheriff Jeffrey R. Gahler has said his office is investigating.

After Andrew Cashner makes Opening Day start, Orioles to follow 'opener' trend with Nate Karns

After right-hander Andrew Cashner makes the Orioles' Opening Day start in place of the injured Alex Cobb, the team's reshuffled rotation will feature Nate Karns starting the second game as the "opener" of a bullpen game Saturday in New York.