Howard County

A simmering conflict between Howard County’s Board of Appeals and County Council members erupted this week with claims of political interference and a wave of resignations.

The decision comes after months of advocacy from Centennial Lane families, who say their school doesn’t feel overcrowded.

The home’s main gathering space is the two-story family room. It flows nicely to the home’s eat-in kitchen, featuring white cabinetry, quartz counters and a center island. There’s also a private home office with built-ins on the main level, and a laundry room.

No matter which option the Howard County school board selects, the specter of another round of redistricting haunts families.

Here's a look at seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Nov. 13 through Wednesday Nov. 19.

Feast & Fettle, a New England-based premium meal delivery service, is expanding into Maryland, adding 250 full-time jobs over the next three years.

Yu Noodles is continuing its rapid expansion with a new location in Columbia just months after launching a branch in Baltimore.

Not everything in Congress is paralyzed. There’s a quiet push to open space at Walter Reed National Medical Center and other DOD hospitals to veterans.

The faculty forum of Howard Community College voted no confidence in college President Daria Willis’ leadership.

The Banner checked in with Maryland's federal workers to hear how they’ve been spending their time if they’re furloughed and living without paychecks during the record-breaking shutdown.

The owners of Yama Sushi in Ellicott City are planning to open Hana in the former home of Hampden's Souvlaki.

For veterans and active-duty members who are interested, here are some places offering free items on Veterans Day — with your military ID, of course.

Howard County community members are questioning the political affiliations of Jean Xu, who is running as a Democrat for Howard County Council in 2026.

The home has seven bedrooms, offering lots of flexible space. This includes a main-level multi-generational suite with a private front entrance, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. Another bedroom suite on the main level could be used as a bedroom, playroom, or den.

Halloween is over and there are number of things you can do to ride the candy high out this weekend in Howard County.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over. This survivor wants you to get a mammogram anyway.

Musician Billie Eilish donates $11,000 to the Howard County Conservancy Youth Climate Institute.

Howard County Public Schools received high marks on the 2024-25 Maryland State Report Card.

The government shutdown is straining furloughed federal workers and the local economy, with restaurants feeling much of the burn.

Here are the Maryland children obsessed with all things scary and creepy.