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Howard County

    A Black ballerina from Maryland finds unexpected purpose in uncharted territory: Romania
    From Baltimore to Bucharest, Columbia-born Taylor Fikes is en pointe about dance, commitment and being the only Black ballerina onstage, no matter what country she's in.
    Taylor Fikes, a ballerina from Columbia, now dances professionally in Romania.
    Stellar play in goal by Bryn Mawr’s Julia Suriano lifts the South to victory in Girls All-America Lacrosse game at Hopkins
    The performance by the Maryland-bound star ranks among the best in the 17-year history of the game; McDonogh’s McCabe Millon ends his high school career on a high note despite the South’s loss in the boys game
    The victorious Girls South All-America Lacrosse team, which featured nine Baltimore area players, poses for a team photo after their 14-10 win over the North, Saturday night at Johns Hopkins' Homewood Field.
    At Merriweather, Jason Aldean says tour was ‘snake bit’ after music video controversy
    The country music star thanked fans for seeing the song "Try That in a Small Town" and its music video "for what it actually was and what it means."
    Jason Aldean performs during CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium on June 10 in Nashville, Tennessee.
    Marriotts Ridge’s Maisy Clevenger rises above her grief to showcase her All-American skills
    “Lethal speed” and and agility are two reasons why the Mustangs’ standout was chosen to play for the South All-Stars in the 18th-annual Senior All-America Lacrosse Game on Saturday at Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood Field
    Maisy Clevenger proved her ability to produce on the offensive end of the field throughout her standout career at Marriotts Ridge, finishing with over 200 points for the Mustangs. The Maryland commit was chosen to play for the South All-Stars in the 18th-annual Senior All-America Lacrosse Game on July 29 at Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood Field.
    What to do this weekend, from an outdoor movie at AVAM to a Taylor Swift brunch
    Whether you want to enjoy some great R&B music, learn about some of Baltimore’s most interesting locations or sing music by Tina Turner, we’ve got you covered.
    GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
    Here’s how a pumping station fire affected the rest of the water system
    Officials are continuing to ask residents of Baltimore City and Baltimore and Howard counties to restrict their water use.
    Workers make repairs at the Cromwell pumping station after a fire damaged the facility. (Courtesy: Baltimore Department of Public Works)
    Jason Aldean’s video has been pulled and criticized. Now he’s headed to Howard County.
    Country star Jason Aldean’s divisive music video for “Try That In A Small Town” has stirred up accusations of racism ahead of his concert Thursday at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia.
    Jason Aldean performs at CMA Fest 2023 on June 10 in Nashville.
    Too old for gold? Not these senior athletes.
    More than 1,000 medal events took place over twelve 12 days in 21 different, sports including basketball, swimming, table tennis, track and field, and badminton.
    Paul Milewski of Wisconsin,  Robert Koontz, 79, of Waldorf MD, and William Bach of South Carolina, compete in the 100-meter at South Fayette High School, in McDonald, PA, during the National Senior Games, Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
    DPW asks residents to limit water use in Baltimore, counties after pumping station fire
    The request comes after a Thursday morning fire at a DPW drinking water pumping station in Baltimore County strained the region’s drinking water system.
    Breaking News alert
    Baltimore, several counties under severe thunderstorm watch; ‘hazardous’ weather possible
    Much of Maryland is under a flood watch Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, and could see severe thunderstorms produce excessive rainfall and strong winds.
    Scattered thunderstorms are possible in Baltimore Thursday.
    Starbucks workers at Ellicott City store vote to unionize
    It’s the coffee chain’s seventh location in Maryland to organize.
    Workers and supporters stand in front of an Ellicott City Starbucks during a community event to show support for unionizing efforts. (Courtesy of Gordon Mutch)
    From Odenton to opening for Luke Bryan, Jackson Dean climbs the country charts
    Maryland singer-songwriter and Arundel High graduate Jackson Dean returns to his home turf to open for country star Luke Bryan on Friday at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
    Country singer and Maryland native Jackson Dean returns home Friday, opening for Luke Bryan at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
    How to talk to your teen about cannabis legalization in Maryland
    It’s still illegal — and risky — for anyone under 21 to use marijuana.
    Carolyn Barth poses for a portrait in her yard with her children behind her in Ellicott City on Wednesday June 28, 2023.
    Former Laurel police chief gets two life sentences plus 75 years for setting fires
    A Howard County jury in March convicted 71-year-old David Crawford, of Ellicott City, on eight counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of arson.
    The Howard County Circuit Court building in Ellicott City.
    Sunday, I’m in Love: The Cure plays sold-out show
    English rock band plays to a crowd of 15,000, with a nod to Baltimore, at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
    The Cure played a sold out show to a crowd of 15,000 people at Merriweather Post Pavillon on June 26, 2023.. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner)
    The 41st Brooks Robinson High School All-Star Game is set for this Sunday
    The Baltimore area is well represented on both the North and South rosters
    Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson, who starred for the Orioles from 1955-1977, is namesake of the MAI Capital Management Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, which will take place for the 41st time, Sunday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
    Johns Hopkins APL scientists test better ways to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from homes and water
    Johns Hopkins APL scientists are figuring out how to get so-called “forever chemicals” used in products and packaging out of the environment so they can’t harm people or animals.
    The filter designed by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab uses whiskers to leech onto short-chain PFAS molecules, removing up to 90% of the PFAS from the water system.
    Baltimoreans can expect open pools and longer swim hours this summer
    After three summers of closures, capacity restrictions and reduced hours, Baltimore-area pools are back to normal.
    Roosevelt Park Pool and most of the other city pools are opening, some with extended hours, after a lifeguard shortage caused closures over the last few years since the pandemic. Pool goers don't need to worry about that this year!
    How to live rent-free in a historic Maryland home
    In a unique partnership, Maryland lets residents stay in historic homes for free as long as they pay for the renovations.
    Dani and Justin Ritthaler moved into a historic farmhouse in Howard County as apart of an interesting program with the state of Maryland. Their house is pictured here on June 9. 2023.
    ‘This is a really big step’: Howard County schools hold a first-ever ‘Pride Prom’
    The 'Pride Prom' event was open to all high school students in the LGBTQIA+ community. Students were encouraged to dress in clothing that they found affirming to their gender and were offered fun alternatives to dancing.
    Ariel Long, 15, Christopher Loughery, 16, and Sasha Knight enjoy coloring during Pride Prom at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia on June 10, 2023.
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