Maryland’s 2018 comptroller race an apparent mismatch

If it were a horse race, the challenger would be considered a longshot.

Nevertheless, in a contest for the Maryland comptroller’s seat, a little-known Republican candidate is more than willing to take on the well-established, incumbent Democrat all the way to the finish line.

Maryland unveils newest Chesapeake Bay license plate design

Maryland drivers can update their expression of Chesapeake pride and help with efforts to “Save the Bay” with a new license plate design that state transportation and environmental officials unveiled Thursday at Sandy Point State Park.

Preservation group report challenges county’s flood plan

In a move to slow down Howard County’s flood mitigation plan, which would demolish 10 buildings in historic Ellicott City, a preservation group on Wednesday released a report that questions county officials’ decision-making methodology.

County approves $17 million for Ellicott City flood plan

ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland—The Howard County Council in a narrow 3-2 vote approved two bills on Monday night that will allocate nearly $17 million toward a controversial five-year flood mitigation plan for Ellicott City. The bills represent the first phase of…

Ellicott City mitigation plan met with flood of opinions

ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland — Opinions are flowing in divergent directions over a five-year flood mitigation plan for Ellicott City, Maryland, that Howard County officials announced last week. The county’s proposal includes razing a row of 10 tall, brick row buildings…

Steam line repair project means changes on Lawyers Mall

ANNAPOLIS — Statues of Thurgood Marshall and three companions are being sent away from Lawyers Mall in Annapolis. And it’s for their own good. The Board of Public Works voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve emergency funding for an underground…