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Main Street in Ellicott City Tentative Reopening Date Announced

Howard County government officials announced that the tentative goal is to reopen Main Street in Ellicott City to pedestrian traffic around Sept. 16.

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The road through historic downtown has been closed since the July 30 flood that killed two people and damaged buildings and infrastructure. >>> Read more.

9-Year-Old Dies in Ocean City Boat Accident

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Two children who fell from a boat near Ocean City, MD, were hit by the craft’s propeller, with one youth dying from the injuries Wednesday, according to Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police.

The children — ages 9 and 11 — were struck by the boat’s propeller, authorities said. The 9-year-old victim died from the injuries. >>> Read more.

  • Glen Burnie woman is accused of selling the addictive painkiller Oxycodone; neighbors had complained to police about drug activity.

Target's Transgender Bathroom Policy Will Cost It $20 Million

  • The retailer said Wednesday it will be adding single-stall bathrooms to its stores.

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