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Faculty union calls on Howard Community College to ‘stop the stalling’ over contract talks
The Howard Community College faculty union is speaking up about what it deems to be inaction and constant stalling by the college's administration to meet at the bargaining table.
The Howard Community College held a rally before the college's annual convocation ceremony on Friday Jan. 24, 2025 to voice their frustrations over contract negotiations with administration.
Howard County’s public garden will honor land’s troubled past, focus group says
Howard County’s focus group released its recommendation plans for the county’s first-ever public garden.
A focus group recommended that the proposed Howard County public garden on the grounds of Longwood in Glenwood include living tribute areas to enslaved and Indigenous peoples who once lived on the land, among other features.
7 things to do in Howard County, from ice skating to Think of the Planet
Seven things to do in Howard County for the week beginning Jan. 23.
Exterior of the Miller branch of the Howard County library system is seen on January 30, 2024.
Howard County senators move to fill vacancies on depleted community college board
Howard County senators are recommending three individuals to Howard Community College’s Board of Trustees, which will likely have to confront questions about the tenure of its controversial president, Daria Willis.
Howard County lawmakers listen to testimony by three former Howard Community College trustees who abruptly resigned from the seven-member board in November.
List: School closings and delays for Tuesday
What schools are either opening late or closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
A Whole Foods worker looks out over a snow-covered Columbia Lakefront during snowfall earlier this month. Following weekend snow and bitter cold temperatures, schools in the Baltimore region will be opening late or closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Temperatures plummet in Baltimore area as schools delay start
Baltimore City is under a code blue alert through Thursday because of freezing temperatures.
Snow falls in Charles Village on Sunday. Up to 3 inches of snow by day’s end in Baltimore and 4 or 5 inches north of the city, according to the National Weather Service, along with bitterly cold temperatures.
Howard schools had 28 incidents of discrimination against Jewish students, federal investigation finds
The U.S. Department of Education and the Howard County Public School System have reached an agreement on how to resolve antisemitic harassment in the county schools.
At least 28 incidents of alleged antisemitic activities across Howard County Public Schools occurred during the past two academic years, according to a newly released investigation by the U.S Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
Howard County schools could add jobs next year. Will it work?
Some education advocates commended the budget Superintendent Bill Barnes proposed, but other questioned whether adding certain jobs would work as intended.
The Howard County Board of Education office on Thursday Jan. 9, 2025.
7 things to do in Howard County, from happy hour yoga to ‘Shrek’ drag brunch
Whether you’re looking to exercise, enjoy art or spend your Saturday night out on the town, there’s plenty to do in Howard County this week.
The bar area of Pub Dog in Columbia, MD as seen on September 21st, 2024.
Howard County schools chief wants to spend more on special education, security staff
Superintendent Bill Barnes is breathing a little easier this January as he proposes his $1.219 billion budget.
Howard County Schools Superintendent Bill Barnes will present his FY2026 operating budget proposal in Ellicott City, MD, on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Historic courthouse in Ellicott City being reimagined as an arts, culture and history center
A 182-year-old courthouse in Ellicott City made of local granite is being turned into an arts, cultural and history center. Howard County just secured $400,000 in state funds for the project, which is underway.
Howard County’s historic circuit courthouse in Ellicott City is set to reopen in 2026 as an arts, culture and history center.
7 things to do in Howard County: From a whiskey dinner to Beatles trivia and jazz
Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday, Jan. 9 through Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Manor Hill Brewing blanketed in snow on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2025. The brewery is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Residents wave red flag on ‘illegal’ go-kart track in Howard County
A Howard County community association is pushing to have an unauthorized Go-kart track removed from one homeowner's 11-acre property.
A Howard County man built a go-kart track on his property in Highland for his son.
7 things to do in Howard County, from Manor Hill’s First Friday to 3 Kings Day
Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Jan. 2 through Wednesday Jan. 8.
Savage Mill will host a Three Kings Day event Sunday.
From community college turmoil to new government watchdog, here are Howard Co.’s top headlines in 2024
If you missed a few things, don’t fret. Here’s a roundup of top headlines about Howard County in 2024.
More speed cameras are coming to Anne Arundel County this weekend
About a month after installing two new neighborhood speed cameras, three more are coming to Anne Arundel County on Dec. 21.
An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
Embattled Howard Community College president backs bill to expand board of trustees
Howard Community College President Daria Willis said she backs a measure to expand the college’s board of trustees even as she tries to move past concerns about her turbulent tenure.
Dr. Daria J. Willis, president of Howard Community College since January 2022, is interviewed in her office on the campus.
7 things to do in Howard County: It’s winter wonderland season
Between Breakfast with Santa and Frozen Fest, there are several things to do in Howard County from Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Santa Heim, Merryland Christmas story history exhibit.
Brown’s Motel in Ellicott City is permanently closing. Some residents aren’t sure where they’ll go.
Brown’s Motel, located in Ellicott City, is set to close on Dec. 10. Residents, many whom have lived in the motel for years, have to be out of the motel by Friday, Dec. 6.
Suzanne Rosenthal outside her home at Brown’s Motel in Ellicott City on Thursday.
Howard County schools rated highest in the region
County schools had the highest average star rating.
The county had the highest proportion of 5-star schools — 15% — in the region.
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