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June 6, 2018

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Tenants get new rights as Howard revises leasing rules

Wednesday, Jun 6

The bill, introduced by Democratic council chairwoman Mary Kay Sigaty, includes new stipulations for landlords, such as giving 24 hours notice before entering an apartment. It also gives the Office of Consumer Protection the power to investigate tenant complaints.

Restaurant and bar fundraisers for Ellicott City flood victims

Baltimore area bars and restaurants and other establishments are announcing more fundraisers to benefit victims of the flooding in Ellicott City

Remembering the 'not exactly relaxing' path from Ellicott City to Baltimore via No. 9 streetcar

For decades, the No. 9 streetcar was an indispensable part of life for people who relied upon it to get from the suburbs to work, school and shops in downtown Baltimore.

Laurel police obtain arrest warrant following weekend rape

Laurel police are searching for Donnell Wesley Boyd who is a suspect in a "violent rape and assault" that happened over the weekend.

Columbia man charged with string of robberies targeting elderly women

Zayah Abdul Alhassan, 19, was charged with multiple counts of robbery, theft and second-degree assault by the Howard County Police Department.

10 ways to beat the heat in Howard County this summer

As the dreaded dog days of summer approach, don’t submit to the sweltering heat. Try a yoga class on the water, sip a cold one on the brewery trail, or order a snowball in the shade.

Dia Simms, president of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' business empire, relishes her bright, airy Ellicott City home

The president of Combs Enterprises — music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ business empire — relishes the golden rays that stream into her Ellicott City home.

Orioles scrap together run to back Dylan Bundy, beat Mets, 1-0, for two-game sweep

Behind seven shutout innings for Dylan Bundy against an offense with as many problems as their own, the Orioles beat the Mets, 1-0, on Wednesday to take the two-game series at Citi Field.