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Apr 09, 2021

Maryland Gov. Hogan and First Lady Announce Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup

A rise in anti-Asian violence “hits close to home” for Hogan’s Korean-American family.

Aug 22, 2017

Photos: Crews Remove Confederate Memorial Outside Ellicott City Courthouse

“Given these feelings and the tragedy in Charlottesville, I felt compelled to remove this memorial from public property,” said Howard County executive Allan Kittleman.

Aug 02, 2016

Ellicott City Woman Reunited With Man Who Rescued Her During Dramatic Flood

Jason Barnes rescued Knight from her car after forming a human chain.

Aug 01, 2016

Ellicott City Recovers After Flood Kills Two People, Damages Town

Officials are towing cars, organizing donation efforts, holding meetings, and more.

Aug 22, 2012

Freight Train Was Going Approved Speed Before Crash, Investigator Says

The freight train that derailed yesterday morning in Ellicott City, Md. was traveling at the approved speed of 25 miles per hour before the crash, a federal investigator reviewing the incident told reporters today.

Aug 21, 2012

Two Girls Killed By Derailed Train Tweeted From Bridge Where Incident Occurred

The two 19-year-old girls that were killed by a CSX train that derailed overnight in Ellicott City tweeted from the bridge were the incident occurred.

 
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