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March 28, 2018

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Howard County looks to add door locks, 4 officers to bolster school security

Tuesday, Mar 27

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman announced on Tuesday that he was committing $1.1 million in his upcoming capital budget towards school security initiatives.

Tenable's headquarters building in Columbia sold for $16.2 million

A Columbia office building that currently serves as the headquarters for the cybersecurity firm Tenable Inc. has been sold for $16.2 million.

Maryland high school shooting: ‘I was just shot in my school,’ Great Mills student says on 911 call

A teenage boy shot at Great Mills High School last week called 911 himself, according to emergency recordings released by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.

Maryland lawmakers move to change school construction process, provoking veto threat from Gov. Hogan

After recent fights and scandals over schools lacking air conditioning or heating, being contaminated with mold, or being torn down and rebuilt, Maryland lawmakers are moving to rewrite the process of deciding how school construction dollars should be spent.

Maryland Senate advances ban on conversion therapy for LGBT youth

After a lengthy debate across a partisan divide, the Maryland Senate on Tuesday advanced a bill that would make it illegal for licensed mental health professionals to offer therapy advertised to change one's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Five things we learned during spring training about the Orioles

For one thing, the Orioles changed the perception of themselves this spring.

John Harbaugh: Ravens' offseason is off to 'great start,' but there's still work to do

Ravens coach John Harbaugh spoke to reporters in Orlando as part of the NFL's annual owners meetings.

Howard County Celebration of the Arts

21st Annual Howard County Celebration of the Arts at Howard Community College, Columbia, Saturday, March 24, 2018