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August 27, 2018

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Plan to tear down Ellicott City buildings worries those concerned about preserving history

Friday, Aug 24

Preservation Maryland is also concerned demolishing buildings in Ellicott City could lead to the town’s removal from the National Register of Historic Places, thereby limiting tax credits and other incentives available for the community.

Howard County tests traffic calming measures on curvy stretch of Main Street in Ellicott City

Howard County has implemented a traffic-calming test in Ellicott City to curb speeding on a curvy stretch of Main Street.

3 dead, including gunman, in shooting at video game tournament in Florida

A gunman opened fire at an online video game tournament that was being livestreamed from a Florida mall, killing two people and then fatally shooting himself.

Baltimore man identified as gunman in Jacksonville shooting that left 2 victims dead

A Baltimore man has been identified as the gunman who opened fire at a Jacksonville video game competition Sunday.

Judge calls it ‘very unlikely’ he will allow jurors to visit site where pregnant Howard teacher was killed

A Montgomery County judge on Friday told prosecutors it was “very unlikely” he’d allow jurors to visit a remote field where an accused murderer allegedly lured his pregnant girlfriend, shot her in the head, and buried her in a shallow grave.

Fourth Glenelg High School student in hate crimes case scheduled for trial Dec. 18

One of the four Glenelg High School students charged with hate crimes made an appearance in a Howard County courtroom Friday morning.

Cradlerock Elementary School students get free backpacks for new school year

United Way of Central Maryland sponsored an event on Wednesday to give free, new backpacks filled with school supplies to Cradlerock Elementary School students, among others.

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