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Top News: Doggie Door Burglar, Prostitutes Arrested and DOMA Unconstitutional

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Burglar Crawls Through Doggie Door: Crime Roundup

This information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department

Police Arrest Four Women in Prostitution Sting

Police say they will continue sting operations to weed out prostitution.

Get Fourth of July Updates from NotifyMeHoward

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The alert system will push out information related to the Fourth of July celebration.

Find 2013 Fourth of July Fireworks in the Baltimore-Washington area

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Looking to see a show this Fourth of July? Check out our map for fireworks displays around the region.

Maryland Reacts: Same Sex Marriage Rulings 'Troublesome,' ‘Joyous’

Elected officials, religious leaders and advocacy groups all weigh in on the rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8.

Ulman Congratulates Merriweather for National Ranking

County Executive anticipates a “bright future” for the music venue.

Howard County Students Rewarded for Volunteerism

The three local students each have a shot at $10,000 scholarship courtesy of Kohl's.

Supreme Court Rules Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional

The ruling means same-sex couples should receive the same benefits as heterosexual couples.

Sunset Serenades Summer Concert Series Scheduled

Have a picnic in the park and enjoy a concert this July.

Report: Howard County to Experience 'Massive Turnover' in Legislature

Two of three senate seats are open and six of nine delegate seats are up for grabs in the county.



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