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June 2, 2018

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Making Ellicott City safer would cost tens of millions — and it still might flood. Should the town be rebuilt?

Friday, Jun 1

After Ellicott City suffered the deadly and devastating flash flood of 2016, the Howard County government commissioned an engineering study to determine how much it would cost to make the historic mill town safer. The answer: A lot.

More employers offering paid summer internships, despite federal rule changes to make it easier to hire unpaid interns

New federal guidelines have made it easier than ever for employers to count interns as non-employees — and not pay them. But despite the changes, more employers are offering interns wages to go with the experience they gain.

New Baltimore Inspector General files first criminal case, charging a city housing investigator

A investigator at the Baltimore housing department has been charged with tapping into the state drivers license database and another computer system for personal reasons.

Maryland weather: Flood watch in effect for entire region Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the Baltimore region from 6 a.m. Saturday until 6 a.m Sunday.

Funeral arrangements set for Eddison Hermond, National Guardsman who died in Ellicott City flood

Funeral arrangements have been set for the Army National Guardsman who was swept away by floodwaters while attempting to rescue someone in Ellicott City last weekend.

Calvert Hall responds to St. Frances' allegations of racism in decision to not play Panthers in football

Brother John Kane, president of Calvert Hall, challenged allegations of racism being behind the decision of school officials not to play No. 1 St. Frances in football this fall, reiterating safety issues as the primary concern.

Conowingo Dam owner Exelon sues Maryland officials over demands that it help reduce Susquehanna River pollution

A month after Maryland environmental regulators demanded the Conowingo Dam's owner do more to help reduce pollution that flows down the Susquehanna River, the company has filed two lawsuits against the state. 

Orioles lose sixth straight, fall 23 games below .500 with 4-1 loss to Yankees

The Orioles managed just five hits in a 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Friday night.

Open seat in Maryland's most competitive congressional district attracts large field of candidates

The eight Democrats and four Republicans in the June primaries include at least three candidates who have run for Congress before.

Baltimore’s new gunshot detection system hears four shootings in first night

ShotSpotter, a new gunshot detection system in Baltimore, recorded four incidents of gunfire in its first night on the job, police say.

EPA to deny Maryland petition against emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that it plans to deny petitions from both Maryland and Delaware seeking emissions reductions from power plants in five upwind states.