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Top News: Kittleman Campaigning for County Executive, Ulman Running for Lt. Governor and Ravens Visit White House

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Dirt Bike Crash in Savage Sends One to Shock Trauma

A 22-year-old Laurel woman was seriously injured in the collision.

State Sen. Allan Kittleman to Launch Campaign for County Executive

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The West Friendship Republican announced he will launch his campaign for county executive on his Facebook page.

Tropical Storm Andrea: First Named Storm of 2013 Hurricane Season

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As Andrea develops over the Gulf of Mexico, here are some long-term predictions about hurricane season and some resources for dealing with nature's wrath.

Gas Main Break Closes Part of Waterloo Road Thursday

The gas leak near Waterloo Elementary closed a portion of Waterloo Road on Thursday.

Ulman Says He's Committed to County as He Begins Campaign

The County Executive said he's going to have to work "overtime" on his new second job.

Casino Table Games Revenue Doubles Across Maryland

The first full month of table games at Maryland Live! and the opening of the casino in Allegheny County boosted numbers. Slot revenue was also up.

Renting Out Your Home: Tips and Strategies for Homeowners in Howard County

Thanks to an uncertain economy and a spike in vacation home renters, homeowners have more reason than ever to rent out their properties.

Howard County Library System Named 2013 Library of the Year

The library system was given the award for its work educating area residents.

PHOTOS: Ravens White House Visit Wednesday

View photos of the Ravens visit to the White House posted on Instagram Wednesday.

The bus was transporting students to Centennial Lane Elementary when it struck a van, which then hit a passenger car.

One Last Wag for 'Wordbones'

Friends and family remembered Dennis Lane, a local blogger who was killed in his Ellicott City home last month, at a ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Girl Flown to Hospital After Being Hit by Preschool Van

Police say there were children riding in the preschool van.

Delegate Bobo Asks Inner Arbor Trust to Increase Transparency

Bobo asked that the bylaws of the trust be amended to include transparency language.

Hammond High Grad Awarded $10k Scholarship

The money, from Northrop Grumman, is for students interested in STEM fields.

Police Release Photos of 7-11 Robbery Suspect

The armed robbery occurred on May 31 around 2:30 a.m. at the 7-11 on Columbia Road.

Columbia Association Releases Lakefront Summer Concert and Movie Schedule

Catch an outdoor evening movie or summer concert at the Lakefront. Here's the schedule of events.

MTA Considers Cutting Columbia to Bethesda Bus Route

Local residents who use the weekday commuter bus route are concerned.

Supreme Court Affirms DNA Collection At Time of Arrest

Monday's ruling overturns a 2012 Maryland Court of Appeals Decision.

The pair officially announced the ticket at an event Monday morning at the Columbia Lakefront.

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