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7 things to do in Howard County at the start of spring
From an egg hunt to a gardening workshop, here are seven things to do in Howard County for March 19-25.
Gary J. Arthur Community Center’s annual Spring Egg Hunt, like the one pictured here in 2024, is draws kids from around Howard County.
Howard County’s proposed solution to its housing crisis? Borrow.
Howard County is considering a charter amendment that would give officials the authority to take on debt to fund affordable housing projects as the county faces a major shortage.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball fields questions from attendees during a U.S. Congressional town hall meeting at Howard Community College’s Kahlert Complex in Columbia, Md. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
When Baltimore teens gather outside, arrests and curfews often follow. Does it help?
After arrests at a White Marsh Mall teen “link-up,” Baltimore County residents and officials debate curfews, safety concerns and where teens can gather.
Customers enter and exit White Marsh Mall, where Baltimore County Police arrested six teenagers after a “link-up” last week.
Who’s running for office in Howard County? A doctor, a W.R. Grace opponent, a lone Republican and more
Everything you need to know about candidates for Howard County office in 2026.
Howard County Voters complete their ballots within the gymnasium at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, MD on November 5th, 2024.
Police shooting of autistic man raises concerns at Howard’s celebrated housing complex
Patuxent Commons residents are feeling uneasy after police shot and killed 25-year-old resident Alexander LaMorie, an autistic man, who authorities say refused commands to drop a knife.
Patuxent Commons, a subsidized housing development for adults with disabilities, opened recently to great fanfare. A police-involved shooting Sunday rattled residents and has their families worried.
Private owner of planned Elkridge ICE facility sues Howard County, elected officials
The private owner of a planned ICE facility in Elkridge claims Howard County officials obstructed the federal government’s authority to enforce immigration law and open detention sites.
The owner of a planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Elkridge is suing Howard County government.
7 things to do in Howard County, from an Irish dinner to an Ultra 50K
From an Irish dinner to an Ultra 50k, here are seven things to do in Howard County from March 5 through March 11.
The Mid-Maryland Trail Festival 50K and 50K Relay, pictured here in 2025, returns March 7 after the event was postponed in January thanks to Winter Storm Fern.
ICE wanted to move its Baltimore field office to Elkridge. Now what?
Federal contract records and planning documents about a planned ICE facility in Elkridge offer a window into how immigration authorities are broadening their footprint in Maryland.
Federal contract records and planning documents about a planned ICE facility in Elkridge offer a window into how immigration authorities are broadening their footprint in Maryland.
Howard County pitches itself as Maryland’s next filmmaking destination
Howard County has assembled a task force to develop a strategy for positioning itself as a leading destination for filmmaking in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball created a task force to promote film and television production following a trip to Savannah, Georgia, where he learned about Savannah Regional Film Commission and the role that local jurisdictions can play in advancing economic development.
Columbia’s figure skating pioneer is 86 and not about to quit
Forget the “Quad God.” Columbia Figure Skating Club cofounder Patricia Muth is 86 and not about to quit. The Banner sat down with her to talk about her decades as an ice skating instructor and the Winter Olympics.
February 18, 2026 - Pat Muth, 86, skates on the ice at Columbia Ice Rink. Murth has been skating since she was a child and now teaches young children how to be confident on the ice.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a bagel run to Mardi Gras
Here are seven things to do in Howard County from Feb. 19 through Feb. 25.
Howard County runners for years have gathered at the Wilde Lake Village Center on Saturday mornings for a group run followed by bagels.
Howard County activist takes plea deal in case of file theft from Pikesville law firm
Howard County activist Jake Burdett, who was accused of stealing immigration files from a Pikesville law firm, agreed Wednesday to a deal with prosecutors that requires him to meet with a court psychiatrist.
Rep. Clay Higgins (R., La.), right, moves to remove protester Jake Burdett, in blue, during a news conference as Rep. Lauren Boebert (R., Colo.) was speaking about the World Health Organization on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 .
Howard County says no to private immigration detention centers
The Howard County Council unanimously voted Thursday night to block a private immigrant detention center nearing completion in Elkridge.
Council Chair Opel Jones on Thursday called the permitting ban personal because the facility, which he called “unfit and unwelcome,” is in his district.
7 things to do in Howard County, from maple sugaring to Superb Owl Sunday
From maple sugaring to Superb Owl Sunday, here are seven things to do in Howard County through Feb. 11.
Monty the Eastern Screech Owl perches on the Howard County Conservancy land manager Tabby Fique's hand, Aug. 29, 2024. Monty is the newest addition to the resident animals on the conservancy's 232 acres.
Hundreds pack hearing on Howard County proposal to ban immigrant detention facilities
Howard County Council is considering two measures aimed at blocking a private immigrant detention center in Elkridge.
Tanya Zirbe, left, and Maddie Ellis hold signs in protest during Wednesday’s Howard County Council hearing on emergency legislation aiming to block the completion of a private immigrant detention center in the county.
Howard County revokes permit for ICE detention facility in Elkridge
Howard County has revoked a building permit for a private detention facility proposed in Elkridge that authorities say is intended for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Howard County Council members consider emergency legislation aimed at blocking a private immigrant detention center in Elkridge.
Howard County bought historic buildings to reduce flooding in Ellicott City. Now it wants to sell them.
Howard County is initiating plans to sell six historic buildings on Old Ellicott City’s Main Street, telling state authorities this week that the jurisdiction does not have the resources to fully restore them.
The future of this block of historic buildings in Ellicott City is uncertain, as leaders seek state permission to sell the properties.
7 things to do in Howard County, from an extended Restaurant Week to ‘Cool Runnings’ showing
Got a case of cabin fever? Here some fun things to do in Howard County, including extended restaurant week and more.
Howard County's winter restaurant week is extended until Feb. 8 because of the recent snow and ice storm.
Enjoy Monday’s sunny skies, because temperatures are about to plunge
Temperatures in the Baltimore region are expected to hold steady in the middle to upper 20s Monday — before plunging into the single digits.
A man uses a snowblower in front of Urban Roost Sports Bar and Grill in Baltimore on Sunday.
Ex-St. John’s Parish Day School employee sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse materials
Ellicott City resident Jackie Wang, 18, pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor count in October after police found an external hard drive hidden under his mattress that contained child sexual abuse material.
Exterior of the Circuit Court for Howard County is seen on January 30, 2024.
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