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The University of Maryland’s Medical Center

The University of Maryland’s Medical Center

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) was founded in 1823 at the Baltimore Infirmary.  The University of Maryland Medical Center is one of the nation’s oldest academic medical centers.  The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.  It has evolved into a [...]

Looney’s Pub wins the Howard County Playoffs!

Looney’s Pub wins the Howard County Playoffs!

The men’s Looney’s softball team recently went undefeated 5-0 record in the Howard County playoffs at Cedar Lane Park in Ellicott City. Pitcher Ed Edick was named tournament MVP and Leftfielder Paul Weir captained the excellent team defense. The team, sponsored by Looney’s Pub South in Maple Lawn, recently won the Tuesday night league in Howard County. The squad [...]

County Sponsored Lacrosse Brings Families Together

County Sponsored Lacrosse Brings Families Together

Knee deep in snow last February, spring seemed far away, but as a parent of a middle school girl, it was registration time for spring lacrosse.  Howard County Parks and Recreation has leagues for boys and girls of all ages.  We registered my 13 year old daughter for the girl’s junior division, this was her [...]

Orange and Black Square Off In Youth Baseball Championship Marathon

Orange and Black Square Off In Youth Baseball Championship Marathon

By Tammy Bowers Howard County Youth Program (HCYP) held their championship baseball game on June 26th.  With the Orange team entering the championship round undefeated, and the Black team having one loss in the double elimination competition, the stage could not have been set more perfectly for an exciting day for everyone.  The game started [...]

Andrew Yoder (20), Laurel Wassner (34) Win Columbia Triathlon

Andrew Yoder (20), Laurel Wassner (34) Win Columbia Triathlon

Despite a delayed start due to heavy morning rain, the 27th Annual Columbia Triathlon began at 7:15 a.m. with 2400 participants and over 20 World Class Pros.  The Columbia Triathlon(a 501-(c)(3) Corporation), is one of the most challenging and longest running triathlons in the US, and attracts a stellar lineup of world-famous, professional, and elite [...]

Lady Mustangs Grab Share of first County Lax Title

Lady Mustangs Grab Share of first County Lax Title

The Marriotts Ridge ladies lacrosse team secured their first ever county lacrosse title by defeating Centennial, 17-1, Friday evening. The fact that they’ll share it with either Glenelg or Mt. Hebron, depending on the outcome of their games, doesn’t diminish their jubilation.  Finishing 13-1 with their only loss coming to potential co-champion Glenelg, leaves Marriotts [...]

Reservoir H.S. Boys Crowned Regional Champs

Reservoir H.S. Boys Crowned Regional Champs

Congratulations to the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team on winning the 2010 Howard County Championship! Tuesday night, 3/2/10 at 7:00pm, the team will play in their first round of the State Playoffs at home. They will play the winner of Glenelg and Central. Tickets are $5.

Hammond H.S. Boys Take County Hoops Crown

Hammond H.S. Boys Take County Hoops Crown

Congratulations to the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team on winning the 2010 Howard County Championship! Tuesday night, 3/2/10 at 7:00pm, the team will play in their first round of the State Playoffs at home. They will play the winner of Glenelg and Central. Tickets are $5. Come out and cheer on our team!

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