The deadline to apply is Thursday, Sept. 1, Howard County officials said. trib.al/T7pJCDw

The award is earned by agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence, Howard County officials said. trib.al/L3FEKry

A report examined affordability, economy, education, health, safety and quality of life to rank Maryland in its best places to live list. trib.al/a3fmpm3

Fall in love with spectacular indoor and outdoor living in this majestic home and property in Columbia. trib.al/sVW5Dr1

Good morning, suburban Maryland. Here's everything you need to know for your Friday morning commute. trib.al/VJ2zLwD

Rep Stage will present "Songs for a New World" At Howard Community College starting Sept. 22. trib.al/4zSperK

Volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County's Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. trib.al/rwIqa78

In Maryland, about 90.1 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against polio. trib.al/BA4mHdP

Good morning, suburban Maryland. Here's everything you need to know for your Thursday morning commute. trib.al/MOJBuFJ

A Howard County dentist has co-developed a mouthguard that not only protects teeth better than the competition but can detect overheating. trib.al/TIOyJno

The sexual abuse of a minor led Anne Arundel County police to arrest a martial arts instructor from Howard County, a report said. trib.al/jk6ejqv

Howard County General Hospital will be offering free living well workshops in September. trib.al/xxOKxyV

The FBI located 84 children, including 37 actively missing, in a nationwide sting. In Maryland, 11 trafficking victims were rescued. trib.al/eXSIHbw

At least seven candidates are holding fundraisers to coincide with the Maryland Association of Counties' annual summer conference. trib.al/uqHtjxL

Temporary lane closures can be expected during the construction of a shared-use pathway in Columbia, which starts Sept. 5. trib.al/azzIdbt

Good morning, suburban Maryland. Here's everything you need to know for your Wednesday morning commute. trib.al/GW4EA5V

A plea deal in the Annapolis espionage case was rejected. A judge said the sentences weren't harsh enough, so the couple will go to trial. trib.al/K3Y2x98

Tickets are available for upcoming concerts featuring Brandi Carlile, Duran Duran and Lord Huron at Merriweather Post Pavilion. trib.al/TjeoIbY

More than 150 teens and young adults recently wrapped up participating in Howard County's Summer Youth Program. trib.al/mNC1IvQ

Volunteers are being sought to serve on Howard County's Commission on Aging. The deadline falls on Aug. 26. trib.al/UvQuCDQ