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 Howard Community College opened its doors in 1970, the 14th community college in the state of Maryland. April is National Community College Month. |   | |
 Terrance Pearson, 37, of Elkridge, and Timothy Branch, 24, of Millersville, are each charged with two counts of home invasion, armed robbery, firearm violations and burglary, police said. | | | |
 Statewide, Howard County had the largest population growth over the last eight years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual population estimates released Thursday. | | | |
 Columbia Photo Artists’ exhibit “Diverse Perspectives” runs through May 4 at the Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House in Columbia. | | | |
 Brian Harvey has been heating and cooling homes in Laurel for 50 years at H & C. | | | |
 In observance of Good Friday, all Howard County government offices, the 50-plus centers, historic sites and the animal shelter will be closed Friday. | | | |
 Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is calling state lawmakers to Annapolis on May 1 so they can select a new speaker of the House of Delegates. | | | |
 Maryland will likely soon be the test case for whether an entire state can eradicate polystyrene foam pollution. The General Assembly approved a ban on containers made of what is commonly known as styrofoam. Even if Gov. Larry Hogan vetoes it, the legislation is likely to go into effect in 2020. | | | |
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