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December 8, 2017

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Howard County schools spotlight computer science in Hour of Code event

Thursday, Dec 7

Howard County schools participated in “Hour of Code” this week to promote computer science skills in schools. On Dec. 6, Interim Superintendent Michael Martirano visited Guilford Elementary School to see students coding and talk with them about the importance of these skills.

Two charged with attempted murder for October attack in Jessup

Howard County police have charged two men with the Oct. 4 attempted murder a Sykesville man at a gas station in Jessup.

Though not on 34th Street, Toby's Dinner Theatre presents a 'miracle'

A review of Toby's Dinner Theater's presentation oft "Miracle on the 34th Street" through Jan. 7.

Glenelg High's madrigal singers get ready for the season

Glenelg High School's madrigal singers in are going full throttle to prepare for their upcoming holiday performances around the county.

Centennial wrestling rolls Glenelg Country in season opener

The Eagles opened their season Thursday with a 72-9 win over the Dragons.

Late free throw lifts Oakland Mills girls basketball to season-opening win over Hammond

Oakland Mills sophomore guard TyAsia McDuffie hits free throw with less than a second left to give Scorpions a 47-46 win over Hammond on Thursday, Dec. 7.

Best of Howard County: 75 favorites for 2017

From the time the readers’ poll launches in August to the issue’s delivery in December, businesses, nonprofits and readers alike are abuzz in anticipation of who might take home the coveted Best of Howard County title.

Shading playgrounds make sense [Editorial]

Howard County parks are retrofitting some older playgrounds with sun shades to reduce exposure to harmful UV rays.