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Howard County

    The Dish: Yes, you can get a decent bagel in Baltimore
    People love to complain about Baltimore’s bagel scene, but there are plenty of options if you know where to look.
    The Pup-town Girl bagel at Good Boy Bagels.
    The cure for your body aches is... cherry pits?
    Claudia Phillips makes therapeutic pillows filled with cherry pits, running her small business Cherapy from her Columbia apartment.
    Claudia Phillips, the owner of Cherapy, carries a bag of cherry pits at her home in Columbia.
    Council chair Liz Walsh joins the race for Howard County executive
    Howard County Council chair Liz Walsh is running for County Executive in 2026, joining two other Democrats in a contested race for Calvin Ball's seat.
    Howard County Council chair Liz Walsh is running for County Executive in 2026, joining two other Democrats in a contested race for Calvin Ball's seat.
    New to Ellicott City? Here’s your guide to eats, arts and walks.
    Ellicott City is bustling with historic hot spots and newer hidden gems. If you're looking to explore the area, here's your guide to the best bites, experiences and shops.
    Little Market, an outdoor cafe serving up coffee and brunch favorites.
    Howard County school officials present three redistricting options amid protests
    The Howard County Public Schools needs to relieve overcrowding at two elementary schools — Bryant Woods in Columbia and Centennial Lane in Ellicott City. Doing so could affect attendance zones in as many as 11 of the county’s 78 schools starting in fall 2026.
    Community parent Cindy LaFollette speaks to the Howard County School Board during Thursday's meeting, which included redistricting proposals.
    For sale: Nicely updated traditional brick home in Ellicott City
    The six-bedroom, 6,602-square-foot home offers a beautiful yard that backs up to the woods.
    12658 Golden Oak Drive.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a ‘Wicked’ screening to girls’ night out
    Here is a look at things to do in Howard County for the week ending Wednesday July 23.
    Outdoor movie screenings this week include "Clifford the Big Red Dog" at Belmont Manor & Historic Park and "Wicked" at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront.
    Maryland hit with torrential rain, flash floods and lightning as another summer storm rolls in
    Torrential rains, tornado warnings, and relentless lightning lit up the sky Wednesday night as another round of severe summer weather pummeled Maryland.
    Lightning strikes in northern Baltimore County as a severe thunderstorm moves through, July 8, 2025.
    A ‘zillennial’ takes the helm of the Columbia Association board
    The Columbia Association board of directors is getting younger, and residents say it's for the better.
    Collin Sullivan, a lifelong Columbia resident, was first elected to the Columbia Association board in May 2024.
    Zoning fight over Western Howard County dad’s go-kart track inches toward finish line
    Nearly a year after a Western Howard County resident retroactively applied for a permit to keep a go-kart track on his property for his son, a local county board is poised to decide the track’s fate later this month.
    The Howard County Board of Appeals voted on Thursday, June 26.
    For sale: Grand estate with resort-style amenities in Clarksville
    A stunning backyard is one of the highlights of the home, with luxurious resort-style amenities.
    A stunning backyard is one of the highlights of the home, with luxurious resort-style amenities.
    Indian families add new spice to Howard County’s ‘Koreatown’ corridor
    The number of Howard County’s Indian residents has more than doubled since 2009, now accounting for 6.7% of the county’s total population.
    Swapna Raina has called Howard County home for more than twenty years.
    Bodycam video shows man with spear shot, killed by Howard County police
    Authorities said Micah Booker stabbed his 26-year-old brother, Samuel Louie Booker IV, inside a residence in the 9200 block of Wilbur Court on June 9.
    A still from bodycam footage released by the Howard County Police Department shows a man they identify as Micah Booker running toward Officer Michael McKee shortly before McKee fires on him.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from ‘Julius Caesar’ under the stars to a Jimmy Buffett cover band
    Here’s a look at seven things to do in Howard County for the week ending Wednesday July 16.
    Molly Moores as Calphurnia, DeJeanette Horne as Julius Caesar, with Gabriel Alejandro as Mark Antony in the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s latest production of “Julius Caesar.”
    Massive Goodwill store set to open in Laurel in late summer
    A 22,000-square-foot store opening next month in Laurel will be the largest of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake’s 31 locations in Central Maryland and on the Eastern Shore.
    Goodwill industries of the Chesapeake, a thrift store and donation center, will open a new location in Mid-August in Laurel, MD.
    Howard County parents want to ax pre-K to avoid redistricting. It’s not that simple
    Shuffling preschool classrooms doesn't fit in with Howard County's plan to expand pre-K access for high-need kids
    Centennial Lane Elementary School
    For sale: Contemporary home on a tranquil wooded lot in Glenwood
    The five bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home offers distinctive interiors, modern updates, and great outdoor spaces.
    Domestic incidents are responsible for half of Howard County homicides in 2025, police say
    Three of six homicides this year in Howard County have been related to domestic violence, police said.
    Three of six homicides this year in Howard County have been related to domestic violence, police said.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from Fourth of July fireworks to ‘National Treasure’ viewing
    Events in Howard County, including Fourth of July fireworks, 'National Treasure' viewing and more.
    Scenes from the 2023 Columbia Lakefront Fourth of July fireworks.
    Sewage overflow at I-95 rest stop in Laurel prompts health alert
    The Howard County Health Department issued a precautionary health alert Wednesday after a clogged sewer line overflowed at a Laurel rest stop.
    The Howard County Health Department issued a precautionary health alert after a clogged sewer line overflowed at a Laurel rest stop.
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