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Top News: Howard County is the Healthiest and a Crime Ring Targets Women

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Perfect Prom Project to Help Those In Need

A Howard Community College class organized  the project to offer dresses, accessories and shoes to local high school women.

Report: Toys ‘R’ Us Sued for Discrimination

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A lawsuit says staff at the Columbia store violated the federal Americans With Disabilities Act.

Father and Two Sons Charged with Attempted Murder in Savage

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The family members allegedly attacked the father's estranged wife's boyfriend at the woman's Savage home.

Howard County Fatalities 10 Years After Iraq Invasion

Two Howard County residents have died serving in the war in Iraq.

Police: Oakland Mills Students Had BB Guns in Attack on Cab Driver

Facebook, call records and evidence left at the scene led police to arrest the students, according to charging documents.

Howard Named Healthiest County for Fourth Straight Year

Low adult smoking and drinking rates as well as as high school graduation rates contribute to No. 1 ranking.

Lakefront Gardens to Receive Major Renovation

The renovated Kennedy Gardens will feature legacy Yoshino cherry trees donated from Blossoms of Hope.

Oakland Mills High Principal Responds to Students' Arrest

Principal Frank V. Eastham Jr. wrote about the announcement that four Oakland Mills High students had been arrested for attempted murder.

Police: Crime Ring Targeting Women Strikes at Columbia Gyms

Howard County police offer tips on protecting yourself from these crimes.

New Economic Development Authority CEO 'Getting Involved'

Lawrence F. Twele, from Elkridge, talks about his new role, including his thoughts on Ellicott City and other areas of Howard County.

Ulman: County to Invest $2 Million in School Security 'Immediately'

Howard County Executive Ken Ulman was joined by local leaders at an event on Monday to release the final report of the joint task force on school safety.

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