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August 7, 2018

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Council looks at stiffer reviews for development near Howard's scenic roads

Monday, Aug 6

The legislation would add an additional process and public meeting for developments with scenic road entrances or that have more than 99 units and are within a mile of scenic entrances.

County gymnasts make US National Teams for acrobatic gymnastics

County gymnasts from Emilia’s Acrobatics & Gymnastics Club made the U.S. National Teams for Acrobatic Gymnastics with their performances at the USA Gymnastics Championships from July 3-7.

James Openshaw, owner of Cherry Hill construction, dies

James Arnold Openshaw Jr., who owned and operated a heavy construction firm and built Columbia’s Lake Kittamaquandi, died died of a respiratory condition July 28 at his Edinburgh, Inc. home. The former Ellicott City resident was 84.

Maryland farmers markets will continue accepting SNAP benefits through at least February

The State of New York and the Farmers Market Federation of New York announced they’ll provide emergency support.

Republican National Committee links to porn Twitter instead of Maryland account

The Republican National Committee's website links to @mdreps, a porn twitter account that used to be the Maryland Republican Party's account but is now "Sexy Car Babes."

Walmart to bring grocery delivery to Baltimore area from Glen Burnie, Cockeysville

Walmart will expand grocery delivery service to the Baltimore region, including from its Glen Burnie and Cockeysville locations, the retailer announced Monday.

University of Maryland wins $3 million grant to start center for investigative journalism

The University of Maryland, College Park was awarded a $3 million grant by the Scripps Howard Foundation to start its first investigative journalism center.

Vote for the Best of Howard County in 2018

Howard Magazine's Best of Howard readers' poll is open for voting from Aug. 2 through Aug. 31.