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April 25, 2018

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Fatal crash illuminates traffic worries along Ellicott City thoroughfare

Wednesday, Apr 25

After a fatal crash on Monday morning, residents are making renewed calls for traffic calming in historic Ellicott City's west end.

18-year-old killed inside car in Laurel

An 18-year-old was killed inside a car in Laurel on Tuesday, according to police.

Howard County school year stretched to June 19 after waiver is rejected

The Board of Education voted on Tuesday to extend the school system’s calendar year by two days, after the state’s school board denied its request to waive two makeup days.

Alex Cobb's struggles continue with fateful fifth inning as Orioles fall to Tampa Bay, 8-4

Alex Cobb allowed five runs on 10 hits against the Rays, his former team, and blew a two-run fifth-inning lead.

Ravens insist they're in draft's sweet spot, but filling big need at No. 16 could be challenge

The draft is considered weak in terms of high-end talent at wide receiver, tight end and tackle. Those just happen to be the Ravens' three biggest needs.

Maryland's $33.5 million settlement with Volkswagen in emission scandal could boost port of Baltimore

Maryland reached a $33.5 million settlement with Volkswagen over its violation of pollution standards, the last of several penalties in the state for the automaker.

'Star Wars' creator George Lucas to receive honorary degree at Johns Hopkins graduation

'Star Wars' creator George Lucas is getting an honorary degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Hammond girls lacrosse roars back to upend Meade, 14-11

Down 10-7 with less than 10 minutes to play, the Golden Bears rattled off seven goals to earn their fifth win of the season on April 25.