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May 8, 2018

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Main Event Entertainment opens Tuesday at The Mall in Columbia

Tuesday, May 8

Main Event Entertainment, a 55,000-square-foot venue, opened Tuesday at The Mall in Columbia.

County Council puts off votes on mulch, landlord regulations

The life of the heavily debated mulch and compost bill was extended on Monday night, with the next chance for a County Council vote now on June 4.

Laurel police sergeant acquitted in assault case

A Laurel Police Department sergeant facing two charges of assault, a single count of use of a firearm in a crime of violence and eight counts of office misconduct was acquitted on all charges Tuesday by a Prince George’s County Circuit Court judge.

Hickory Ridge Grill closes in Columbia

The restaurant at the Hickory Ridge Village Center has closed its doors after 14 years in business.

Obituary: J. Thomas Nissel, retired Howard County judge

Retired Howard County district and circuit courts judge was recalled for his compassion and knowledge of law.

Baseball, softball state playoff brackets released

Marriotts Ridge, Reservoir and Howard softball earn No. 1 seeds, while Marriotts Ridge and Reservoir baseball are top-seeded teams in their respective sections.

Bundy's decline hits historic low with first-inning shelling by Royals in Orioles' 15-7 loss

Dylan Bundy became the first pitcher in baseball history to allow four homers without recording an out in the modern era.

Maryland Gov. Hogan signs education, sexual assault and harassment bills pushed by Democrats

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday enthusiastically signed more than 200 bills passed by the Democratic-led legislature, including major initiatives to enhance education funding and help victims of sexual harassment or assault.