Howard County

Yes, that’s an emu running along Route 50.

A Howard County community association is pushing to have an unauthorized Go-kart track removed from one homeowner's 11-acre property.

The LGBTQIA+ community anxiously awaits what a Donald Trump presidency will mean for their rights.

Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Jan. 2 through Wednesday Jan. 8.

Stephen Miller heads America First Legal, which sent warning letters to numerous officials in Maryland jurisdictions it accused of “concealing, harboring or shielding” immigrants.

Wengel, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who has left a legacy of intellectual curiosity and civic engagement, died on Dec. 12 of natural causes. She was 89.

Check out our map to see the restaurants that closed in 2024, from established chains like Red Lobster in Howard County to newbies like JBGB’s in Baltimore’s Remington.

Bob Perilla, a bluegrass musician popular in Baltimore and D.C., died Dec. 11. He was 71.

Happy holidays! 2024 ends this week, and if you’re looking for events to ring in the new year, Howard County has you covered.

If you missed a few things, don’t fret. Here’s a roundup of top headlines about Howard County in 2024.

Former Columbia resident Rev. Floyd Shaffer is remembered by some as the “clown father” of Christian clown ministry, a niche form of outreach that blends liturgy with laughter.

After a recent letter from Howard County Executive Calvin Ball called for unity at Howard Community College, the school’s faculty union agrees with the sentiment — and wants to reach a historic first contract agreement.

An Ellicott City woman pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling more than $1 million from a real estate agency and using the funds to pay for vacations, Taylor Swift tickets and more, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Howard Community College President Daria Willis said she backs a measure to expand the college’s board of trustees even as she tries to move past concerns about her turbulent tenure.

From a spooky Christmas event to a cocktail crawl, here are seven things you can do in Howard County for the week ending Christmas Day.

The trial in Howard County Circuit Court ended with what is believed to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in county history.

Malone, a Democrat, represented Baltimore and Howard counties from 1995 to 2014. He died on Monday of brain cancer at age 67.

Howard County’s coziest spots for the best cups of coffee.

Howard County has added 20 more beds to its emergency shelter ahead of the winter months. The expansion comes at a time when advocates say the demand for shelter space is rising in Howard County.

Summer McKinny is the Howard County doll that was crowned 2025 American Girl of the Year.