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Top News: Kittleman Lauches County Executive Campaign, Homophobic Tweeters and Ulman Running for Lt. Governor

Patch brings you the top headlines of the week from Elkridge Patch.

Maryland Live! Turns One: How Often Did You Visit?

The casino at Arundel Mills opened one year ago on June 6.

State Sen. Allan Kittleman to Launch Campaign for County Executive

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The West Friendship Republican announced he will launch his campaign for county executive on his Facebook page.

Ulman Says He's Committed to County as He Begins Campaign

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The County Executive said he's going to have to work "overtime" on his new second job.

Tropical Storm Andrea: First Named Storm of 2013 Hurricane Season

As Andrea develops over the Gulf of Mexico, here are some long-term predictions about hurricane season and some resources for dealing with nature's wrath.

The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services is letting people know that it will be conducting training in Elkridge today.

Casino Table Games Revenue Doubles Across Maryland

The first full month of table games at Maryland Live! and the opening of the casino in Allegheny County boosted numbers. Slot revenue was also up.

Howard County Library System Named 2013 Library of the Year

The library system was given the award for its work educating area residents.

The bus was transporting students to Centennial Lane Elementary when it struck a van, which then hit a passenger car.

PHOTOS: Ravens White House Visit Wednesday

View photos of the Ravens visit to the White House posted on Instagram Wednesday.

Torrey Smith Hits Homer Against Wounded Warriors Softball Team

Torrey Smith hit one out of the park during Saturday's matchup between NFL stars and the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team.

Girl Flown to Hospital After Being Hit by Preschool Van

Police say there were children riding in the preschool van.

Break-in at BGE: Crime Roundup

This information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.

A new geotagging project, "The Geography of Hate, maps which states spew the most "hate" speech online.

Student Struck in Front of Mayfield Woods Middle School

The 7th grader was taken to the hospital, according to the principal.

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