Howard County

Federal immigration authorities are meeting behind closed doors with Howard County’s top elected leaders to discuss a dispute over detaining people in the county jail who are suspected of entering the country illegally.

The first Friday in June marks a day for all those with sweet tooth: National Doughnut Day.

A controversial go-kart track built on a Western Howard County property inched closer to the starting line Thursday afternoon.

Seven things to do in Howard County, from a half-marathon for cancer research to Pride festivities.

Mall management and law enforcement say The Mall in Columbia is safe. Howard County Police logged fewer calls for service for shoplifting, theft and assault in 2024 than before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Howard County school board voted 6-1 to approve roughly $11.3 million in budget cuts.

With more Howard County Public Schools students eligible to ride a yellow school bus this August, families can check an online map to verify their transportation for the 2025-26 academic year.

From crab dip served with bone marrow to crab dip on a pizza, these nontraditional versions of the classic Baltimore dish are worth checking out, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.

The Maryland Public Service Commission is ordering Baltimore Gas and Electric to mitigate the effects of an impending supply-side rate increase by shifting cost recovery to less expensive times of year.

It’s nothing new for the school district, which grappled with a contentious countywide redistricting nearly six years ago that left lingering wounds.

This Glenwood mansion has it all — sleek, luxurious interiors, 16,000+ square feet of modern space and a large yard with a saltwater pool.

ICE criticized the Howard County Detention Center for twice releasing a Honduran national, Alex Yonatan Flores-Arce, as local officials say the law bars them from intervening.

Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday May 29 to Wednesday June 4.

The change follows a directive from the U.S. Department of Education that said schools cannot “administer scholarships, prizes, or other opportunities offered by third parties based on race.”

Residents of Baltimore and Howard counties have spotted a young black bear roaming backyards and shopping centers in recent weeks.

The Maple Lawn home was built in 2017 and contains five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and more than 4,000 square feet of attractive living space.

Memorial Day is often billed as the unofficial start of summer. In Howard County, it heralds the return of several beloved community events, from free summer movie nights at The Wine Bin in Old Ellicott City to the second season of Savage’s new(ish) farmers market.

Maryland laid-off federal workers have suddenly found themselves in the nation’s oldest job: full-time parenthood.

A show celebrating 15 years of unique multidisciplinary works done by artists, who in some cases have never met, is on display in Howard County through the weekend.

The Howard County Council approved a $2.35 billion operating budget Wednesday.