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May 1, 2019

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Howard synagogue to host vigil commemorating San Diego shooting

An interfaith event in Columbia will explore anti-Semitic propaganda in the past and present, as well as commemorate the San Diego synagogue shooting that occurred on the Sabbath and the last day of Passover.

Howard County to have its first LGBTQ Pride event in June

Howard County will hold its first Pride festival at Centennial Park at the end of June.

5 Howard County restaurants with top-notch outdoor seating

Five favorite restaurants in Howard that are perfect for spring.

Howard lawmakers, Board of Education express skepticism over school purchasing agreement

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball recommended amending a proposed school purchasing agreement between the government and property owners in Jessup who have agreed to sell land for a 13th high school.

Howard County maintains AAA bond rating for 22nd year

For the 22nd year in a row, Howard County clinched a AAA bond rating from all three of the nation’s credit-rating agencies, allowing the county to maintain low interest rates when repaying bonds.

Mt. Hebron girls lacrosse pulls away for convincing win over Atholton

Eight different players score at least one goal and Mt. Hebron girls lacrosse picks up a 14-5 victory over Atholton on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Marriotts Ridge baseball rallies late to beat Mt. Hebron

Marriotts Ridge Mustangs varsity baseball scored two runs in the seventh inning to come back and beat the Mt. Hebron Vikings in a Howard County baseball game in Ellicott City on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Fore! A look back at the easy tees and greens of Font Hill Golf Course in Ellicott City

Nestled on 55 acres west of Ellicott City, near the now-gone Enchanted Forest, Font Hill opened in 1961, a cozy concoction of short fairways, hairpin turns and tight greens.