Howard County

The Howard County Council on Tuesday passed a bill establishing an inspector general’s office — but not before considering an array of last-minute changes.

Winter brings a season of cozy charm and festive fun to Howard County, creating the perfect backdrop for family memories.

A man who refused to drop a long gun was found dead in a Laurel home on Saturday after officers fired shots, according to Howard County Police.

At these local Howard County breweries, there’s something to satisfy every beer drinker’s palate, from juicy sours to bold, dank IPAs.

Lots of us are eating turkeys on Thanksgiving. The story of Thelma and Louise, rescue turkeys at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary in Howard County, might make you reconsider.

Here’s a list of businesses where you can chop your own Christmas trees and buy firewood this year near Howard County.

From a holiday bash to a symphony of lights, here are seven things to do for the week ending Dec. 4.

The county’s three senators plan to introduce their bill when the General Assembly convenes in January.

Howard Community College President Daria Willis has been facing mounting criticism and controversy. Detractors turned to an anonymous website, which has become a ledger of grievances from employees, students and local residents.

The price of eggs is just one of the factors for a high food bill these days. We set out to find which local grocery stores will hurt your wallet the least.

This Howard County home is located in a highly sought-after planned community.

Howard County school board members said Thursday they wanted to hold a public hearing and hear from their policy committee group before enacting sweeping restrictions on students’ cellphone use.

As it starts to get cooler, there are many cozy activities to take part in and stay warm. From gearing up for the holidays with food and art markets galore to a girls’ night out, Howard County is the place to be for the week ending Nov. 27.

Police say a Baltimore man who allegedly shot and wounded a co-worker on Interstate 95 in Howard County may have blamed the victim for a demotion.

After Howard County Library System workers overwhelmingly voted to form a union in February, workers have been stuck in wage negotiations with the library system’s board of trustees. They planned to ask for contract provisions at the board’s Wednesday night meeting.

A Baltimore man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that left a Laurel man hospitalized and shut down I-95 North for several hours on Monday, according to Maryland State Police.

A vial labeled “uranium” prompted an evacuation at Reservoir High School in Howard County.

All lanes of I-95 North in Laurel were closed after a man was found shot outside of his vehicle early Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police.

Howard County is full of charming boutiques and small businesses offering one-of-a-kind treasures that are sure to wow everyone on your list.

If your pockets are light but you don’t want to leave a loved one high and dry, check out these gifts you can find in the Baltimore region