ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Ellicott City, Maryland, sustained two cataclysmic flash floods in the span of 22 months, the first in July 2016, the other in May. “Although the two events are considered abnormal weather phenomena, the fact remains that…
New Howard County officials weigh flood plan’s future
After Howard County’s new five-member council and executive are installed in office on Dec. 3, they will have to hit the ground running as they face the pressing and complex issue of how to proceed with a $50 million flood mitigation plan for Ellicott City, Maryland.
Campaign events for Hogan and Jealous show different strategies
In the months leading up to the election, Jealous has made several stops at the University of Maryland, while Hogan has appeared at a number of parades.
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…
Community celebrates 100th birthday of World War II veteran
It’s not every day that you can celebrate a century of birthdays. But that’s what happened recently for Vivian Millie Bailey, a retired teacher and former Second Lieutenant during World War II. Bailey says while things have improved for African Americans since her time in the service there’s still room for improvement.
Three Maryland athletes competing in South Korea games
WASHINGTON — Three athletes who call Maryland home are headed to the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The Winter Olympians and Paralympian include women’s ice hockey player Haley Skarupa, speedskater Thomas Hong and sled hockey player Noah…
Howard County Executive swaps job as part of Farm-City Celebration
Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman learned what it was like to walk a day in someone else’s shoes. That someone was the executive director of Days End Farm Horse Rescue. The job switch was part of the county’s 14th annual Farm-City Celebration that runs through October 8.
Ellicott City flood recovery inspires local business to open despite the challenges
Though EC Pops had a sweet grand opening on April 1st, a close call with Mother Nature nearly prevented that from ever happening. But after seeing the community pull together following Ellicott City’s devastating flood in the summer of 2016 the owners of the specialty popcorn store said they were inspired to make the business work.
In face of Trump’s new policy, Maryland’s Howard County could become official sanctuary
WASHINGTON – Two Howard County Council members plan to push forward with legislation to declare their county a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants, even after President Donald Trump announced his intention to crack down on such jurisdictions. Fulfilling one of many…