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In light of a confirmed ICE-related event in Columbia, this ACLU of Maryland resource provides information on individuals' rights during ICE encounters. Read:
https://t.co/jzyHyCa8d9

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After 70 years, a "trolley" is returning to Old Ellicott City. The trolley will run weekends only, shuttling between parking lots A and F. Read more: https://t.co/nheMTVTZhZ

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COLUMBIA: There is a police presence in the Harpers Farm Road/Cedar Lane area for a report of the sound of alleged gunfire around 12:25 p.m. There is NO active shooter threat, no reported injuries, and at this time no evidence of a shooting has been located in the area. 1/2

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15 mins later: Howard County announces schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12. Enjoy the snow day and stay safe!

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With snowfall still ongoing, we are awaiting an update on the status of schools in Howard County for tomorrow. No decision on a closure or delay has been announced yet - stay tuned for an update.

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With snowfall still ongoing, we are awaiting an update on the status of schools in Howard County for tomorrow. No decision on a closure or delay has been announced yet - stay tuned for an update.

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As of 9:00 PM, HCPSS plans to follow the normal operations schedule. Any updates will be shared on our page and the official HCPSS website.

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Howard County public schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 due to inclement weather.

View our full update: https://t.co/mU5xS9HCwo

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First signs of snow on roadways in Columbia and Ellicott City. Traffic cameras show light accumulation on major routes like MD 100 & US 29.

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All Howard County public schools and offices are closed due to forecasted inclement weather.

View our full update: https://t.co/mU5xS9IalW

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HCPSS has issued a clarification today after an emergency robocall, intended solely for bus drivers, was mistakenly sent to those who signed up for traditional text/email alerts.

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Howard County Public Schools will dismiss 90 minutes early due to forecasted inclement weather.

View the full status update: https://t.co/mU5xS9IalW

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A second suspect, a 14-year-old male from Severn, has been arrested by police and taken into custody at his high school in Anne Arundel County.

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Howard High student arrested at school with a loaded gun in his backpack, faces first-degree murder charge.

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Howard High student arrested at school with a loaded gun in his backpack, faces first-degree murder charge.

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#HoCoPolice today arrested a 17-year-old juvenile male from Ellicott City in the killing of a man discovered on Oct. 12 shot to death in a vehicle in Columbia.

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Live view of rising waters in Old Ellicott City. Flood sirens have been activated multiple times after torrential downpours passed through the area.

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NEWS RELEASE: Police investigating shooting inside the Columbia mall; there is no ongoing threat or danger inside the mall. Read the full news release: https://t.co/qvXkIPDlRz

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COLUMBIA MALL: One person is deceased after being shot during an altercation inside the mall. There are no indications of an active shooter at this time. Will update.

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Howard County Police release video of two arrests related to over 30 smash-and-grab thefts of airbags overnight in Columbia.

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1/19/24 HCPSS Code Red: All schools and offices are closed. HS midterms scheduled for 1/19 are moved to Thursday, January 25th.

All evening activities involving HCPSS students and staff are canceled. In addition, all community-sponsored programs in HCPSS buildings are canceled.

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HS midterm exams scheduled for tomorrow have now been moved to Thursday, 1/18/24 if there is no delay.

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1/17/24 HCPSS Code Orange: Schools closed due to continued inclement weather and previously scheduled half day; offices opening late. Evening activities are canceled.

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1/17/24 HCPSS Code Orange: Schools closed due to continued inclement weather and previously scheduled half day; offices opening late. Evening activities are canceled.