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Howard Community College president digs in as senators seek to expand board
The county’s three senators plan to introduce their bill when the General Assembly convenes in January.
The Howard County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly listens to testimony by former Howard Community College Board of Trustees in support of a proposed bill to increase the size of the HCC Board of Trustees.
‘Trust no one:’ Howard Community College’s president rattles a changing campus
Howard Community College President Daria Willis has been facing mounting criticism and controversy. Detractors turned to an anonymous website, which has become a ledger of grievances from employees, students and local residents.
Dr. Daria J. Willis, president of Howard Community College since January 2022, is interviewed in her office on the campus.
Howard County school board delays vote on proposal to curb students’ cellphone use
Howard County school board members said Thursday they wanted to hold a public hearing and hear from their policy committee group before enacting sweeping restrictions on students’ cellphone use.
If approved, Howard County students will have their cellphones confiscated if they’re used in class.
Howard County school board races were ultra-close this year. Here’s why.
Howard County voters had to wait one week and a day for school board election results, with races decided on razor-thin margins.
Howard County voters had to wait one week and a day for school board election results, with races decided on razor-thin margins.
Howard County school board election results are in — finally
After a weeklong wait, winners are finally becoming clear.
Howard County voters should finally know who is representing them on the Board of Education for the next four years.
Mail-in, provisional votes will decide the fate of Howard County’s school board
Andre Gao conceded to opponent Meg Ricks over the weekend, but two races remain too close to call.
A voting booth in Oakland Mills High School in Howard County.
Howard County election officials continue to tally votes in three close school board races
In the District 1 race for Howard County school board, Meg Ricks moved into the lead over her opponent, newcomer Andre Gao.
Howard County Voters complete their ballots within the gymnasium at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, MD on November 5th, 2024.
Howard County school board races could be decided by razor-thin margins
In two races, candidates lead by just a few dozen votes.
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What a Howard County school board race says about the politics of education
The culture wars infiltrating public schools all over the country are creeping into Maryland. That’s became especially apparent in this race.
Kids and adults are divided on whether cellphones should be allowed in Howard County schools
Howard County Public Schools has joined a local and national and national movement to crack down on students’ phone use in classrooms.
Howard County surveyed families, staff and students to inform a new policy on when it’s OK for students to use their phones during the school day.
What to know about Howard County school board candidates
Five seats are up for grabs. Here’s where the candidates stand on issues like cellphones and building new schools.
Five seats are up for grabs on Howard County’s Board of Education.
A Howard County produce wholesaler is closing, taking away over 400 jobs
Lancaster Foods notified the Maryland Department of Labor that it will close its Jessup plant by Dec. 14 and lay off as many as 424 employees.
Produce inside of The Market at Hollins Market, in Baltimore, Tuesday September 17, 2024.
Columbia barbershop marks 100 years of haircuts — and mentoring Black barbers
Warren’s Barbershop in Columbia is celebrating 100 years in business. Longtime owner Julius Warren Jr., 86, retired about a decade ago, but the shop remains family-owned and its legacy continues with the younger Black barbers he mentored.
David Clark puts a cape over a customer before a haircut at Warren’s Barbershop in Columbia. Warren's, the first Black-owned barbershop in Howard County, recently celebrated 100 years in business.
Baltimore’s Jewish community, state leaders remember Oct. 7 at Beth El
More than 1,500 gathered at Beth El Congregation in Pikesville Monday night to remember the lives lost last year during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.
Attendees of the October 7 Baltimore Community Commemoration event get emotional during a speech about Israeli hostages at the Beth El Congregation in Pikesville, Md., on Oct. 7, 2024.
Not too sleepy, not too wild: What I found hanging out in Columbia on a Saturday night
After a colleague and I reported on things for young professionals to do in Columbia, my editors asked me to hang out one night and see what the vibe was like.
Reporter Jess Nocera checked out the nightlife options for young folks living in Columbia. One was Main Event in Columbia (above).
7 things to do in Howard County: All Things Go music festival to feature dozens of acts
Seven things to do in Howard County, like seeing Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, Hozier and more at the All Things Go Music Festival.
The crowd braved Day Two at All Things Go Music Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion. This year, fans can see Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, Hozier and more.
How a father’s love transformed Columbia into a pirate adventure
A pirate treasure hunt that started as a Columbia dad’s way to bond with his daughter has grown into a full-blown event that draws hundreds of families.
HoCo Pirate Adventures founder Chris Fuchs organizes nine pirate treasure hunts a year on the trails of Columbia.
Howard Community College board rejects calls to oust president, assails online critics
The board of Howard Community College sent an email to the campus community voicing confidence in President Daria J. Willis, defending her against criticism.
President of Howard Community College Daria J. Willis speaks during an event.
Ellicott City grew less diverse, Columbia lost population, new data shows
Ellicott City bucked a trend seen in many places across Maryland, where gains in the Hispanic population offset losses in white and Black populations.
Ellicott City bucked a trend seen in many places across Maryland, where gains in the Hispanic population offset losses in white and Black populations.
We set out to find dumplings in Howard County. We found a new obsession.
We set out to eat dumplings in Howard County, a hot spot for Asian dishes, and visited three very different places.
A selection of dumplings from Tea Horse, a Sichuan-style restaurant located in Ellicott City.
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