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Howard County

    7 things to do in Howard County, from a sunflower festival to a Swiftie listening party
    From the Clarksville Sunflower Festival to a Taylor Swift listening party, here are seven things to do in Howard County from Aug. 21-27.
    Thursday, July 17, 2025 — An Indigo Bunting sits atop a sunflower at McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Montgomery County.
    Fatal shooting in Columbia was targeted, Howard County Police say
    Howard County Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Tuesday night in Columbia.
    The Howard County Police logo seen outside their headquarters on January 25, 2024.
    When an Ellicott City preschool fell apart, its teachers rebuilt 15 minutes away
    The faces behind Little Oak Nursery School mostly come from the once beloved, now shuttered Mt. Hebron in Ellicott City where they all worked.
    Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 — Sarah Willey assembles a play kitchen set in her classroom for 2-year-olds at the new Little Oak Nursery School in Sykesville.
    No charges for Howard County Police officers in fatal shooting in Laurel, AG says
    State prosecutors will not file charges in the shooting of a 29-year-old man in Laurel last year that involved Howard County Police Department officers, authorities said on Monday.
    The Maryland Office of the Attorney General said it concluded its investigation into the November 2024 shooting earlier this month.
    To stomp or not to stomp? Answering the spotted lanternfly question
    After years of whacking, smacking and squashing, more people are just letting the bugs be.
    Invasive spotted lanternflies are appearing all over Maryland and pose a particular threat to grape vines.
    Howard County officer fatally struck a 93-year-old pedestrian in Columbia
    A 93-year-old woman is dead after an on-duty Howard County Police officer struck her with an unmarked vehicle in a Columbia shopping center parking lot early Friday morning.
    Police said an on-duty, plainclothes officer was pulling out of a parking space in an unmarked 2019 GMC Acadia when the vehicle fatally struck a 93-year-old woman.
    For sale: Luxurious home with resort-style amenities in Clarksville
    In Clarksville’s Walnut Grove community, you’ll find this incredible six bedroom, seven bathroom home. The home has over 10,000 square feet of luxurious living, and an incredible outdoor oasis you won’t want to leave.
    Ellicott City Partnership’s top executive is out after a year on the job
    Ellicott City Partnership has parted ways with its executive director Sharon Christiansen at a time of significant consequence for the historic Main Street.
    The bridge welcoming visitors to Old Ellicott City is seen as a train and cars pass last year. The Ellicott City Partnership, which promotes the area and its small businesses, is experiencing some leadership turmoil.
    7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Renaissance Faire to a Back-to-School bash
    Events in Howard County, including Renaissance Faire, 'Wicked' sing-along, and a Back-to-School bash.
    The Oakenmist Renaissance Faire is back at the Howard County Fairgrounds this weekend.
    5 hidden gems in Western Howard County that prove it’s not just farm country
    A photo intern and I explored Western Howard County in search of hidden gems. I found the western section of the county is more than farms and McMansions and has pockets of diversity.
    Owner Linda Heigh checks out a customer at Jenny’s Market in West Friendship.
    Storms dump 4 inches of rain in Baltimore County, disrupt transit and delay Orioles game
    Heavy downpours swept through Maryland on Wednesday, triggering flash flood warnings, toppling trees and delaying the Orioles game at Camden Yards.
    The storms Wednesday hit hardest in Northern Baltimore County, where about 4 inches of rain fell in just a few hours.
    Fur-real! Bark Social has returned to Baltimore.
    Bark Social, the beloved dog park and beer garden combo, is back in Baltimore with some former employees and new ownership.
    Bark Social owner Brad Notaro is reopening the Baltimore location on Thursday.
    Howard County wants to give $1,000 monthly payments to needy families
    Howard County is launching a guaranteed basic income pilot program to study how transformative $1,000 monthly cash payments would be for 20 needy families.
    Howard County is launching a pilot program to study just how transformative giving $1,000 a month to 20 needy families can be for them.
    Howard Community College’s bitter 18-month contract battle ends — for now
    The Howard Community College union reached a tentative agreement on its first contract with administration, resulting in the highest salary increase in seven years.
    Howard Community College full-time faculty reached a tentative agreement on its first contract with administration, union officials announced on Monday.
    Baltimore’s Commercial Laundry Corp. moving to a new, larger Howard County facility
    Commercial Laundry Corp. is set to move from Baltimore to a new, larger facility in Howard County, the latest local company to resettle outside the city.
    Bed linens are sorted and folded at Commercial Laundry Corp. in Baltimore.
    For sale: Modern home backing up to Patapsco Valley State Park in Sykesville
    Built in 2020, this attractive Sykesville home offers over 6,000 square feet of modern living space. The five bedroom, six-and-a-half bathroom also has a great outdoor space that backs up to the Patapsco Valley State Park.
    Howard County doesn’t have enough public swimming pools. Residents pay the price
    Swimming access was central to Columbia’s planned design at a time when efforts to desegregate many Maryland pools sometimes resulted in racial violence.
    The Roger Carter Community Center Pool in Ellicott City is the only public pool in Howard County.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from Restaurant Week to a fix-it event
    Here are 7 things to do in Howard County from Thursday Aug. 7 through Wednesday Aug. 13, from the beginning of Restaurant and Craft Beverage Weeks to a Transition Repair Café.
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    Baltimore County is Maryland’s only ‘sanctuary’ county in revised DOJ list
    Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier believes the county's inclusion on the list was “in error.”
    Baltimore County is the only Maryland jurisdiction on a revised list of local governments identified by the Trump administration as impeding the enforcement of federal immigration laws
    Neighborhoods are hosting National Night Out events across Maryland — find yours
    National Night Out aims to build stronger connections between communities and local law enforcement.
    Some National Night Out events will include safety demonstrations from fire and police.
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