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Ulman's 'Dowry'; HoCo Officer Charged in Collision: Top News in Howard County

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In Recording, Gansler Says Brown Chose Ulman for "Dowry"
In a slew of candid comments recorded last month and obtained by the Washington Post, the attorney general said Howard County Executive Ken Ulman was chosen by gubernatorial candidate Anthony Brown as his running mate due to his campaign funds.

Howard County Police Officer Charged in Collision that Injured Two Girls
The officer was charged with second-degree assault and negligent driving.

Pure Wine Cafe Opens Expansion on Main Street
The expansion of Pure Wine Cafe features an outdoor patio overlooking Ellicott City's Main Street.

Benjamin Moore Paint Job to Take Place Next Year in Ellicott City
Benjamin Moore representatives and county officials toured Main Street on Wednesday to begin the process of figuring out how to paint the Historic buildings on Main Street.

Howard County Farmers Markets: Interactive Map
Find out what's fresh by heading to a Howard County farmers market.


Man Arrested in Columbia after Hostage Hoax at Anne Arundel Community College
The man reported a false incident, saying a woman was holding students at gunpoint.

Howard County Exploring Bikeshare Potential
Transportation officials are examining ways to bring a bikeshare program to Howard County.

Construction Nearly Complete on Route 40 Bridge Over Patapsco
The Route 40 bridge will have all four lanes open during peak hours starting last week.

Main Street Benches Dedicated to Derailment Victims
At a tearful ceremony, the families of Elizabeth Nass and Rose Mayr dedicated benches to honor the teens who were killed in a train derailment last year.


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