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June 19, 2018

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Fifth-graders lead a call to ban some pavement sealants in Howard

Tuesday, Jun 19

The students, members of Eric Pellegrino’s reading class at the Ellicott City school, are lobbying the county to ban the use of coal tar sealants, a black liquid that is sprayed or painted on asphalt pavements.

Sister Catherine Phelps, longtime Trinity School principal, dies

Sister Catherine headed the Trinity School in Ellicott City for four decades.

Citing family separation policy, Maryland Gov. Hogan calls back National Guard unit from border

Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan responds to border crisis, saying he called back the state's small National Guard contingent and will not send any resources while migrant children are being separated from their parents.

University of Maryland hires consultant to review team protocols after football player's death

The University of Maryland has hired a sports medicine consulting group to conduct an external review of the football team’s protocols following the death of a 19-year-old offensive lineman.

Maryland Public Service Commission chairman Kevin Hughes to step down

Maryland Public Service Commission Chairman Kevin Hughes, the panel's last remaining member who was appointed by Gov. Martin O'Malley, will step down from his role when his term expires at the end of this month. That means all five of its members will soon be appointees of Gov. Larry Hogan.

Hess knocked out in fifth inning as Orioles squander four-run lead, lose to Nationals, 9-7

The Orioles couldn't protect two middle-inning leads Tuesday night in a loss to the Washington Nationals.

Maryland Voter Guide 2018

Marylanders will vote in 2018 for governor, attorney general, U.S. senator, all eight seats in the House of Representatives and all 188 General Assembly seats.

PHOTOS: Howard County Summer Theatre

Cast members from Howard County Summer Theatre perform a few scenes of "Annie" to students at Hollifield Station Elementary School on Monday.