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This Fourth of July, Howard County will again host its celebration in Columbia, complete with a “fireworks extravaganza,” as well as live music, kids activities, food and general festivit...

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Don't plan on running too many errands this Independence Day. Although the holiday falls on a Wednesday, many county offices will be closed, though you can still take a dip at the Roger C...

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There’s a slight chance of rain on the coasts today, but Saturday should be great time to head to the beach. And not just any beach. Two of the country’s cleanest beaches are just a day-t...

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Fireworks planted in the ground are legal in other parts of Maryland, but Howard County officials remind citizens they are illegal here. “The sale, possession and use of ground-based...

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There’s going to be quite a spread this week, with daytime temperatures peaking in the 70s early in the week and then shooting up near 100 degrees by Friday. The National Weather Ser...

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Unfortunately, this weekend the best beach weather isn’t at the beach. The National Weather Service is forecasting rain and thunderstorms tonight – some may be severe with high winds...

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There's no doubt about it. Thursday in Howard County was hot. Temperatures here hit a high of 99 during the day Thursday, according the Weatherunderground.com, and residents flocked ...

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Jane Austen Weekend Where/When:   Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Ellicott City Why to go:  Enjoy a weekend of special events to celebrate CSC’s production of Pride and Prejudic...