Howard County News

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Public colleges, universities in Maryland report 9.4 percent default rate on student loans

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

At Garrett College in McHenry, 23.1 percent of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

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American Kidney Fund thrilled with governor's signing of living donor bill

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) applauds Gov. Larry Hogan and the state's General Assembly for signing a bill that makes it easier for people to receive transplants from living donors.

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Analysis: Prince George's County has the highest foreclosure rate for first quarter

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

One in 221 properties in Prince George's County started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the highest foreclosure rate in Maryland, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

HOWARD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Unity Tour Stops at Headquarters

By Press release submission | May 15, 2018

The Police Unity Tour - Chapter IX, including 15 Howard County Police riders and support staff, arrived at headquarters this afternoon.

HOWARD COUNTY EXECUTIVE: County Executive Kittleman announces new fare policy for the RTA; seniors and disabled to ride for free

By Press release submission | May 15, 2018

Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman today announced a new uniform fare policy for the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) will take effect July 1, 2018.

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4,748 borrowers in default on student loans after attending public schools in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

University of Maryland University College in Adelphi reported the largest share of borrowers at public higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

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Analysis: 424 college athletes play softball in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

Maryland is the 29th most popular state for college softball, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

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Analysis: College baseball in Maryland grosses $5.3 million

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

University of Maryland - Baltimore County baseball tops the list of highest grossing programs in the state, reporting more than $714,000 – or $21,003 per athlete – in 2016, followed by University of Maryland - College Park ($627,586), and Towson University ($547,886)), according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

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Maryland colleges, universities report 9.8 percent default rate on student loans

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

At Brightwood College, which has multiple sites, including several in Maryland, 29.1 percent of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Analysis: Baltimore City, Howard and Prince George's counties have top property tax rates in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

With an effective property tax rate of 1.49 percent, Baltimore City has the highest tax rate among Maryland counties, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property taxes levied on single-family homes.

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Analysis: 837 college athletes play baseball in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

Illinois is the 28th most-popular state for college baseball, federal data shows.

Arif Griffin buys 9727 Slalom Run Drive, Woodstock

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2018

On April 9, 2018, Arif Griffin purchased a five bedroom, 3.1 bathroom home at 9727 Slalom Run Drive, Woodstock from Brian J Whorley for $465,000.

Trinia Johnson buys 3320 Peddicoat Court, Woodstock

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2018

On April 5, 2018, Housing and Urban Development sold their five bedroom, 2.1 bathroom home at 3320 Peddicoat Court, Woodstock to Trinia Johnson for $378,810.

Rosemary D. and Scott A. Lishia acquire 10022 Old Court Road, Woodstock

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 12, 2018

On March 2, 2018, Chatell and Emanuel Lopez purchased a home at 10022 Old Court Road, Woodstock from Rosemary D. and Scott A. Lishia for $334,900.

Four cases of criminal fondling reported on Howard Community College campus in 2017

By Howard County News | Feb 1, 2018

There were 4 on-campus cases of criminal fondling in 2017 on the campus of Howard Community College, located in Columbia, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

Two drug abuse violations reported on Howard Community College campus in 2017

By Howard County News | Feb 1, 2018

There were 2 on-campus drug abuse violations in 2017 on the campus of Howard Community College, located in Columbia, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

One robbery reported on Howard Community College campus in 2017

By Howard County News | Feb 1, 2018

There was 1 on-campus robbery in 2017 on the campus of Howard Community College, located in Columbia, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

Colesville home prices rise in the second half of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2017 in Colesville rose by $38,350 while total sales increased by 13.8%.