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August 17, 2018

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Yes, there is a free lunch. And Howard schools serve 10,000 more this summer

Thursday, Aug 16

Howard County schools summer meals program is projected to serve over 66,000 children this summer. The first year the program has added a mobile site at the East Columbia Library Branch of the county's library system.

Blandair's next phase has a focus on inclusive play

Development of the third phase of Blandair Regional Park gets underway.

University System of Maryland Board of Regents to meet about Jordan McNair

The University System of Maryland Board of Regents will meet Friday to discuss Jordan McNair's death.

Catholic Church: No reports of abuse in Maryland by priest accused in Pennsylvania

A priest who was accused of improper sexual relationships with girls in Pennsylvania and later allowed to minister in Baltimore was not the subject of any abuse reports in Maryland, according to the priest’s religious order and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

As another surge of stormwater and pollution flows through Conowingo Dam, scientists worry about impact on oysters, grasses

As another surge of stormwater and pollution flows down the Susquehanna River, requiring Conowingo Dam floodgates to open for the second time in weeks, Chesapeake Bay scientists are concerned about the potential impact on oysters and still watching closely for other impacts.

Orioles' Adam Jones clears trade waivers, opening door for potential August deal

Orioles outfielder Adam Jones has cleared trade waivers, according to an industry source.

Fish tale: Edgewater paddleboarder reports possible shark bite. Or was it a catfish?

My, what big teeth — or pectoral fins — you have.

Vote for the Best of Howard County in 2018

Howard Magazine's Best of Howard readers' poll is open for voting from Aug. 2 through Aug. 31.