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Maryland
Local college is first in the state to offer class on the business of cannabis
It’s a first-of-its-kind course in Maryland: a class on the business of cannabis.
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…
Maryland governor and senators unite over FBI probe of Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON — Even before a sudden move by Senate Republicans to request an FBI probe of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and the state’s two senators were calling for just such an investigation. Sens. Ben Cardin…
Find fall fun at Maryland pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes
It’s October and fall is officially here! Use this map to find pumpkin patches, apple orchards and corn mazes near you.
Hogan wins backing of hundreds of former O’Malley donors, records show
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Hundreds of donors that contributed to Democrat Martin O’Malley between 2007 and 2011 are financially backing Republican Larry Hogan as he seeks a second term as Maryland’s governor, according to a Capital News Service analysis of campaign…
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…
Hurricane Florence becomes Category 2 storm as it approaches East Coast
Hurricane Florence downgraded to a Category 2 threat as it approached land, but experts say it could still be as dangerous as a Category 5.