Howard County

Howard County officials have long had high hopes for transforming the Columbia Gateway business district into a regional destination.

A pirate treasure hunt that started as a Columbia dad’s way to bond with his daughter has grown into a full-blown event that draws hundreds of families.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore schools were among 40 nonpublic schools recognized this year.

The board of Howard Community College sent an email to the campus community voicing confidence in President Daria J. Willis, defending her against criticism.

Parents in the Baltimore area encourage each other to consider “red shirting,” or delaying kindergarten for one year. Here’s how it works.

Ellicott City bucked a trend seen in many places across Maryland, where gains in the Hispanic population offset losses in white and Black populations.

The Community Action Council of Howard County secured a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to revitalize housing units.

This stunning Howard County home features luxurious interior features and a private backyard oasis.

Maryland school districts have invested in more staff and more weapon-detection technology to prevent violence.

We set out to eat dumplings in Howard County, a hot spot for Asian dishes, and visited three very different places.

If you’re looking for outdoor activities to do this week, from seeing Vance Joy at Merriweather to the Main Street Music Fest, we’ve got you covered.

Columbia is regularly named one of the country’s best places to raise a family. It hasn’t, however, made as clear of a pitch to millennials and Gen Zers.

Four things to know about the inspector general charter amendment on Howard County's November ballot.

Rob Steinberger is running in the 3rd District against a better-known, more experienced, better-financed Democrat. His job is introducing himself to voters.

Cast your vote for the best Italian sub in Baltimore.

After thousands of Howard County students were stranded without bus service last August, people wanted answers. Now, a year later, there are some.

Howard County managed to grow in 2023 despite losses to both its white and Black populations.

Known as Hickory Ridge, this roughly 52-acre estate in Howard County offers a bucolic setting and stunning amenities, including first-class equestrian facilities.

As summer winds down and temperatures dip to around 60 in the morning, fall activities are starting to gear up in Howard County.

Nine out of 10 people who visited Howard County were from out of state, according to one study.