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Top News: School's Construction on Schedule, Police Say Drivers Slowing Down and Where to Find Girl Scout Cookies

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A schools spokesperson said this month the new Elkridge elementary school is still on schedule to open Aug. 12.

Poll: Majority of Marylanders Want Stricter Gun Laws

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A survey by Goucher College finds support on issues from banning assault-style weapons and ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds to fingerprinting and prohibitions on owning weapons for persons who are involuntarily committed.

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The county has netted $60,000 for traffic safety projects, and police said that drivers are slowing down.

Elkridge Housing Market at a Glance

Wondering how real estate sales are? Take a look for yourself.

Where to Buy Girl Scout Cookies in Elkridge

You know you want them. Use this app to find out where to buy Girl Scout Cookies.

Pope Francis Elected: Howard County Catholics Excited by Choice

The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Luca said, "He is known as an exceptionally humble, gentle person with a heart for the downtrodden and the poor."

Centennial High School Graduate Killed in Jet Crash

Lt. j.g. Valerie Cappelaere Delaney was a 2009 graduate of the Naval Academy.

Elkridge Plastic Bag Manufacturer: Proposed Bag Fee 'Harmful'

A bag fee won't help the environment, says an employee of Advance Polybag, and it will hurt businesses.

Former Buttermilk Hill Tavern Property Still Abandoned

A wooden fence now surrounds the property, but no updates have been made to the lot.

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