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Sheppard Pratt Breaks Ground on New Residential Crisis Program in Howard County

Howard County, Maryland · Howard County

Sheppard Pratt Breaks Ground on New Residential Crisis Program in Howard County

67% Center coverage: 21 sources

BALTIMORE, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheppard Pratt celebrated the groundbreaking of its future 16-bed Residential Crisis Program on its Baltimore/Washington Campus with a ceremony on Monday, June 9. The program represents a significant step toward expanding access to high-quality…See the Story

AG Identifies Man Armed with Spear, Fatally Shot by Police

Weapons · Howard County

AG Identifies Man Armed with Spear, Fatally Shot by Police

73% Center coverage: 11 sources

Authorities identified the man shot and killed by police Monday night in Columbia.See the Story

1 dead in 5-vehicle, state trooper-involved crash on I-95 Sunday morning

Howard County, Maryland · Howard County

1 dead in 5-vehicle, state trooper-involved crash on I-95 Sunday morning

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

One person is dead and another is in custody after an early morning crash on I-95 near MD 100, Maryland State Police say.See the Story

V-V-S to Hold Vote on Revised Budget

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

VERONA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School District was the only area school that had their budget fail in May. Now, voters will head back to the polls on Tuesday to approve a revised budget. While the majority of the 1,186 voters -- 612 of them -- approved the budget, it was not enough to achieve the super-majority needed to pass it due to a tax levy that put them over the state's cap. The Board of Education went b…Howard County, Maryland · Howard County See the Story

2025 ABC Gala: Honoring the leading ladies of ABC and marking 40 years of triumph and truth

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Associated Black Charities will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a gala on June 14 at The Hall at Live! Casino, honoring four women who have shaped the organization’s mission and legacy. Amid political attacks on equity efforts, ABC’s 2025 Gala affirms its steadfast commitment to racial justice, economic empowerment, and transformative Black leadership in Maryland. The post 2025 ABC Gala: Honoring the leading ladies of ABC and marking 40 year…Hanover, Maryland · Hanover Read Article

Howard County school board eliminates third grade orchestra before adopting budget

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Outside the Howard County Public Schools building, marching band students performed on the lawn as community members walked in for the school board meeting. Members of the color guard also performed.Howard County, Maryland · Howard County Read Article

Proposed solar development project met with opposition from neighbors in Howard County

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

It's a battle over individual landowner rights, the push toward clean energy in Maryland, and what's best for the community.Howard County, Maryland · Howard County Read Article

A Columbia village center needs a facelift. No one agrees on what that means.

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Kimco, a New York-based company that owns seven of Columbia’s 10 village centers, wants to revitalize the Hickory Ridge location, but the community can’t agree on what redevelopment should look like.Columbia, Maryland · Columbia Read Article

7 Things to do in Howard County, from midnight mini golf to stargazing

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

I’m not going to sugarcoat it: It’s hot out. Although there is time before the summer solstice, Maryland summer came early. Despite this reality, there is plenty to do outside over the next week. So grab some cold water bottles, pack extra sunscreen and, of course, don’t forget your sunglasses.Golf · Howard County Read Article

Del. Jessica Feldmark runs for Howard County executive

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Del. Jessica Feldmark made official Wednesday what was well-known in Democratic circles for months: She’s running for Howard County executive next year to succeed Calvin Ball who is term limited. A crowd of more than 150 people filled the North Pavilion at Blandair Park in Columbia, a major recreation complex Feldmark played a role in implementing as chief of staff to Howard County Executive Ken Ulman and as administrator of the Howard County Co…Columbia, Maryland · Columbia Read Article

Teen who finished sentence with the Department of Juvenile Services details what needs to change about system

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

When we talk about the Department of Juvenile Services, we rarely get to hear from the kids who have gone through that system. WATCH: Teen who finished his DJS sentence details what needs to change about system Teen who finished his DJS sentence details what needs to change about system WMAR-2 News spoke with one of those teenagers, who detailed what, if anything, needs to change about DJS."I got a charge for theft and for a gun."That's what led…Columbia, Maryland · Columbia Read Article