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June 27, 2018

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Incumbent councilman holds razor-thin lead in Howard

Wednesday, Jun 27

The narrowed down nominees are fighting for one of the council’s five seats, in a year that will bring major change to the county’s leadership as four of five council members’ terms expire.

Howard's county executive candidates promise positive campaigns

Democrat Calvin Ball clinched the party’s nomination for Howard County executive candidate in Tuesday’s primary, setting him up to oppose incumbent Republican Allan Kittleman in the November election.

Lam beats Sigaty in wide victory for District 12 Democratic candidate for state Senate

A team of incumbent Democratic legislators representing District 12 — including Clarence Lam who beat out Mary Kay Sigaty for state Senate nomination — along with a newcomer, will likely advance as a slate to the general election in November.

Ben Jealous wins Maryland Democratic primary race for governor

Former NAACP chief Ben Jealous won Maryland’s Democratic primary for governor Tuesday, promising to deliver a progressive agenda that makes college free, legalizes marijuana and raises the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Sydney Robinson sprints towards girls outdoor track and field Athlete of the Year honors

Robinson, a junior at River Hill, dominated in the individual sprints and the long jump throughout the spring.

Columbia Neighborhood, Central Maryland swim leagues in full swing

See full results from Columbia Neighborhood Swim League and Central Maryland Swim League from Saturday.

PHOTOS: Primary Election Day in Howard County

Pictures from primary Election Day in Howard County on Tuesday.

VIDEO: Fireworks safety demonstration

Dr. F. Dylan Stewart of Johns Hopkins Children Center discusses the dangers of fireworks during a fireworks safety press conference at the James N. Robey Public