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February 22, 2019

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Mount Vernon's Brewer's Art pub planning a second location in Howard County

Friday, Feb 22

The Brewers Art Tavern is a famed eatery in Mount Vernon known for its beers. The owners plan to open a second location in Howard County.

Closure of schools in Howard County due to snow could add wrinkle to academic calendar

Howard County schools were closed on Wednesday, after announcing last week the school year would be extended four days due to using up all its “inclement weather make-up days.”

Howard County bill would allow private property access in Ellicott City to help mitigate flooding

The bill comes at the request of Howard County Executive Calvin Ball amid a multi-year plan to mitigate flooding in historic Ellicott City,

Oakland Mills girls basketball cruises past Winters Mill, 76-36

Oakland Mills leads from start to finish on its way to a 76-36 win over Winters Mill in a girls basketball out-of-county game on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019.

Who's in control of the Orioles? MLB wants answer as owner Peter Angelos ails

With owner Peter Angelos ailing, Major League Baseball wants to know by June who 'controls' Orioles. The request is the strongest signal yet that the Orioles are transitioning from the leadership of Angelos, 89, who is no longer able to run the team.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan considering trip to New Hampshire for 'must stop' event for presidential candidates

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is considering a trip to New Hampshire after the end of the General Assembly session in April to speak to an event that bills itself as a “must stop” for presidential hopefuls.

Comptroller Franchot, Maryland lawmakers tangle over how to best enforce state's alcohol laws

An ongoing dispute over regulating the alcohol industry in Maryland is bubbling up, with the state’s comptroller and lawmakers offering dueling views of a bill that would change how liquor laws are enforced. Maryland is one of three states that has an elected official overseeing alcohol enforcement.

MICA president apologizes for school's history of racist admission policies

Maryland Institute College of Art President Samuel Hoi apologized publicly Thursday for the school’s history of racist admission policies, a move prompted by a student’s recent exhibit on the often hidden experience of black artists at the college.