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May 9, 2019

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Howard Community College releases second student academic research journal

After nearly two years of research, the findings by a team of students who studied tobacco hornworm caterpillars and their feeding inductions were published in an academic journal produced by Howard Community College.

Howard police investigating fatal collision on Route 32 in West Friendship

A woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a fatal collision in West Friendship on Tuesday afternoon, Howard County police said.

Atholton boys lacrosse races past Reservoir in playoff opener

The Atholton Raiders varsity boys lacrosse team beat the Reservoir Gators in the opening round of the 3A East region, Section I playoffs in Columbia on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Atholton girls lacrosse pulls away from Reservoir in 3A East opening round

Ella Farris scored a game-high six goals and Atholton pulled away for a 13-5 victory over Reservoir in the opening round of the 3A East region playoffs on May 8, 2019.

St. Paul's girls lacrosse squeaks by Glenelg Country in IAAM semifinals

St. Paul's girls lacrosse pushes past Glenelg Country in double-overtime of the IAAM A Conference semifinals. Senior midfielder Shelton Sawers had the game-winning goal with 1:06 remaining in the second overtime.

How was WJZ anchorwoman's controversial question answered? View the footage yourself.

Mary Bubala, a now former WJZ anchorwoman, lost her job this week following public outrage over her on-air question that many said was racist and sexist. However, little focus has been given to woman who had to answer the problematic question.

Here's what the FBI and IRS seized from Baltimore City Hall: 'Healthy Holly' books, UMMS check and more

Investigators who raided the offices of then-Mayor Catherine Pugh at Baltimore City Hall took about two dozen items, including copies of her “Healthy Holly” books, a check from the University of Maryland Medical System and other items related to Pugh and one of her closest aides.

Rep. Cummings proposes $100 billion more to combat opioid overdose epidemic

Baltimore Democrat Rep. Elijah Cummings introduced legislation Wednesday to provide $100 billion in new funding to tackle the nation’s opioid epidemic that has produced a staggering number of overdose deaths.