Howard County

The Howard County Council voted down a proposed zoning change that would have stopped W.R. Grace from adding a pilot plastic recycling plant to its Columbia headquarters.

These restaurants in Ellicott City and Columbia are sure to meet your pasta needs (and make you very full).

A 15-year-old who was shot near the Mall in Columbia has been pronounced dead, per Howard County Police.

A Howard County court sentenced Delano G. Draine, 44, to 24 years in prison with all but seven years suspended after he pleaded guilty to secretly recording and stealing intimate media from 37 women.

Howard County Councilwoman Deb Jung has proposed a zoning change that would block W.R. Grace’s proposal for a pilot plastic recycling plant at its Columbia headquarters. Opponents applaud the effort, but some worry that it amounts to “spot zoning.”

Howard County officials have announced a number of safety measures after recent fatal shootings in and near The Mall of Columbia.

This five-bedroom, five-bathroom Clarksville home has distinct features and an attractive floor plan.

There’s plenty to do, from a disco revival night for adults to a family friendly musical showcase for students.

Howard County’s most expensive public project, Ellicott City flood mitigation, is overbudget at more than $153 million and counting.

Hundreds of federal workers packed a job fair in Howard County Tuesday night to rehearse in mock interviews, pose for professional headshots and adapt their often lengthy resumes for the private sector.

The 300 drivers, trainers and bus attendants work for a contractor for the Howard County Public School System.

Police identified DiAngelo Smith, 33, as the suspect in the domestic killing of two people in Columbia.

According to charging documents, the arrested suspect was on court ordered GPS monitoring at the time of the shooting.

Police arrested an 18-year-old in connection with Saturday’s double shooting in Columbia.

Howard County Police are investigating a double shooting that unfolded outside The Mall in Columbia on Saturday night.

The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that Moira Akers’ internet searches about abortion earlier in her pregnancy were irrelevant, and a judge should not have allowed the jury to hear that information.

This Columbia home for sale has six bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms, and offers an ideal, spacious floor plan.

Over nearly two weeks, Richard Hall wasted away at a Howard County detention center under the eyes of staff. The county settled with Hall’s family for $1.25 million.

Maryland lawmakers are weighing an expansion to Howard County’s liquor laws that would pave the way for movie theaters to serve alcohol as well as for licensed taverns to offer delivery service.

There are plenty of things to do in Howard County, from enjoying Valentine’s yoga to watching a Tom Petty cover band.