Howard County

    Ellicott City man accused in fatal stabbing of estranged wife can stand trial
    A Howard County Circuit Court judge ruled Friday that Alexander Stephenson, an Ellicott City resident accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife, can stand trial.
    Exterior of the Circuit Court for Howard County is seen on January 30, 2024.
    Inside a ‘Top Chef’ star’s child abuse case and custody battle in Howard County
    A Howard County judge has barred Food Network host Eric Adjepong from being alone with his daughter in a ruling the “Top Chef” alumnus linked to a longstanding custody battle with his ex-wife.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Chef Eric Adjepong poses during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Dinner hosted by Eric Adjepong and Tiffani Faison as part of the Invesco Dining Series at The Standard Grill presented by Invesco QQQ on October 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
    What to do this weekend, including a ’90s concert at Camden Yards and a pickle party
    Whether you want to listen to '90s acts sing at Camden Yards, enjoy a pickle party, attend an adult prom or celebrate dogs, we've got you covered.
    Pickles isolated on a white background.
    ‘Junk fees’ are driving up the cost of renting in Howard County, advocates say
    Howard County landlords charge “junk fees” for cable, trash and Amazon packages.
    The first day of school in Maryland was political — until now
    For the first time in 10 years, all schools start before Labor Day, ending a tradition former Gov. Larry Hogan began.
    Students arrive to Nottingham Middle School for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Rosedale, MD.
    Howard County wants to add 18 new school zones for increased traffic enforcement
    The Howard County Department of Public Works is looking to add 18 new school zones for traffic safety measures.
    Howard High School in Ellicott City, Md. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.
    What to do this weekend, including a Little Italy festival and Juvenile at the Meyerhoff
    Whether you want to attend a festival in Little Italy, see Zac Brown Band at Merriweather Post Pavilion or attend a comedy show about work, we've got you covered.
    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 19: Rapper Juvenile performs onstage at 2023 Black Music Honors at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on May 19, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Nykieria Chaney/Getty Images)
    Amid overcrowding, Patapsco Valley State Park aims to open 10 miles of new trails
    To alleviate heavy foot traffic in Patapsco Valley State Park, officials and volunteers are launching projects this fall that will open access to the Woodstock area, one of the least-used sections of the park.
    The Friends of the Patapsco Valley State Park will begin work this fall to add more trails, like the one pictured here, to the park's Woodstock area.
    The Howard County Fair is back. Here’s how to master the fair.
    The 80th annual Howard County Fair runs through Aug. 15. It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    The 80th annual Howard County Fair runs through Aug. 15. It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m in West Friendship.
    Howard County sends emergency funds to crisis center facing layoffs from federal contract loss
    Howard County is sending $260,000 in emergency funding to keep Grassroots Crisis Intervention, the nonprofit that answers calls, chats and texts to the national 988 suicide and crisis hotline, afloat after losing its federal funding.
    The exterior of the building at Grassroots.
    Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar in Old Ellicott City is closing
    The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar on Ellicott City’s Main Street is closing at the end of August.
    The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar on Ellicott City’s Main Street is closing at the end of August.
    Federal judge reinstates building permits for Elkridge ICE facility
    A federal judge ruled Monday that construction may continue on a planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Elkridge, dealing a blow to Howard County leaders who attempted to halt the controversial project.
    A federal judge ruled Monday that construction may continue on a planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Elkridge.
    Howard County suicide call center lays off 62 after losing federal funds
    Grassroots, a Howard County nonprofit that answers calls, chats and texts to the national 988 suicide and crisis hotline from around the country, is laying off 62 employees after losing federal funding.
    The exterior of the building at Grassroots.
    Chelsea School, which helps struggling students to read, finds a new home in Laurel
    The Chelsea School, a special education institution focused on reading intervention, is moving its campus from Hyattsville to Laurel, raising some concerns about longer trips to school.
    The Chelsea School, a special education institution focused on reading intervention, is moving its campus from Hyattsville to Laurel.
    Baristas at Columbia’s Wilde Lake Starbucks vote to unionize
    Baristas at the Wilde Lake Starbucks in Columbia have voted to unionize.
    Baristas at the Wilde Lake Starbucks in Columbia have voted to unionize.
    Hutzell: $400M later, Live! Maryland grants face pressure to change
    COLUMN | There’s growing acknowledgment that change is coming for the millions of dollars handed out in grants funded by Live! Casino taxes every year. After 14 years, there’s interest in sharing the wealth.
    Maryland collects a 41% tax on video slot machine and table game revenue from its six casinos. That money has funded $1 billion in local impact money.
    Vultures flock to a Columbia neighborhood where woman won’t stop feeding them raw meat
    Vultures have descended on the Glenmont community in Columbia, where a woman won’t stop feeding them raw meat despite repeated orders.
    Black vultures sit on a rooftop in Columbia’s Glenmont neighborhood.
    Caretaker faces charges in Howard County for allegedly leaving nonverbal man locked in a car
    Kymora Lee Sanders, 26, is charged with two misdemeanors related to abuse of a vulnerable adult and reckless endangerment after authorities say she went to lunch at Eggspectation, leaving behind a man in her care in a Toyota Sienna.
    Howard County Police charged a Beltsville woman with abuse of a vulnerable adult and reckless endangerment after they say she left a nonverbal man locked in a car while eating at a Columbia restaurant.
    Ellicott City’s favorite Chinese restaurant is coming to Baltimore
    Pepper House, named one of the top Chinese restaurants in the country by Yelp, is adding a second location in Remington’s R. House food hall.
    Exterior of Pepper House, an authentic Sichuan restaurant located in Ellicott City, MD as seen on September 10th, 2024.
    What to do this weekend, including the Howard County Fair and a crab feast
    Whether you want to enjoy rides at the Howard County Fair, indulge in an all-you-can-eat crab feast or attend a Super Smash Bros. gaming convention, we've got you covered.
    Fairgoers ride the ferris wheel and the swing ride at the Howard County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 in West Friendship, MD.
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