Howard County

    Craving Korean fried chicken? Try these Baltimore-area spots
    Six Korean restaurants in the Baltimore area serving up Korean fried chicken, aka KFC.
    Soy garlic spicy wings at Godakk at Mount Vernon Marketplace on August 15, 2024.
    7 things to do in Howard County: Let’s start with the county fair
    August has arrived, which means the Howard County Council is in recess, the weather will — hopefully — get cooler soon, and school is almost in session. Celebrate the last few weeks of no school with the Howard County Fair, free yoga and even goat yoga.
    A scene from the Howard County Fair.
    A chemical company wants to recycle plastics in Columbia. Neighbors worry about the impact on air quality.
    Chemical company W.R. Grace & Co. wants to recycle plastics in Columbia, but neighbors worry about the impact on air quality.
    W.R. Grace & Co.’s corporate headquarters in Columbia, Maryland as seen on July 29, 2024.
    Killing of pregnant woman and baby in Howard County has family in ‘wait mode’ for justice
    Howard County Police still have no suspect in the 2020 killings of Rabiah Ahmad and her baby, Ahja.
    The family of a pregnant woman and her child who were shot to death in Columbia in 2020 are still waiting for justice. Howard County Police still have no suspect in the 2020 killings of Rabiah Ahmad and her baby, Ahja.
    Columbia mall shoppers, workers describe chaotic moments after teen’s fatal shooting
    Howard County Police are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old male at The Mall in Columbia on Saturday night.
    Police received a call at 6:10 p.m. on Saturday for gunfire in the mall’s food court.
    Howard County Council approves inspector general resolution, sending question to voters
    The Howard County Council voted Monday to approve a resolution needed to get a proposed inspector general office on November’s ballot.
    The Howard County, Maryland logo seen inside the Banneker Room of the George Howard government building in Ellicott City where the Howard County Council meets, seen on February 5, 2024.
    Howard County apartment fire displaces 40, kills 3 pets
    An apartment fire in Howard County left about 40 people displaced and three pets dead Saturday morning, officials said.
    One firefighter and a resident were taken to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Two dogs and a cat died in the fire.
    Letters: Let’s end the debate and approve a library for Columbia’s lakefront
    A library would be a benefit to the entire Columbia community, one reader argues.
    Howard County officials and Gov. Wes Moore unveil plans for a new Columbia library overlooking Lake Kittamaqundi.
    Burnt crops and pay cuts: Maryland farmers are suffering this summer
    High heat and a drought have left grain farmers in Maryland anticipating low yields and big losses.
    “It’s too depressing to think about,” Leslie Bauer of Rural Rhythm Farms in Dayton said. “You take a beating, and you hope next year will be better.”
    Columbia mall resumes regular hours as victim identified in fatal shooting
    Police said the investigation is ongoing and that no additional information was available.
    The exterior of the AMC movie theater at the Mall in Columbia on 2/13/23.
    Howard County native Aaron Russell hopes to help Team USA earn another men’s volleyball medal
    Aaron Russell played soccer at Centennial and was often told he "wasted" he height by not playing basketball. He hopes his second trip to the Olympics will inspire more boys in the region to play volleyball.
    Aaron Russell  seen in action during the Volleyball International Friendly Tournament match between Poland in July. The Howard County native is making his second trip to the Olympics with Team USA.
    Howard County council fast-tracks efforts for November vote on proposed inspector general
    Because of the community support of Howard County’s proposed inspector general, the council will move the bill to voters in the November election to enshrine the office in the charter.
    Deb Jung announces the county council's plan for the proposed inspector general office to appear on November's ballot at a press conference in front of the George Howard Building in Ellicott City, Friday July 26, 2024.
    Where’s Waldo? Our search for the beloved comic book character around Columbia
    Queen Takes Book, an indie bookstore in Columbia, is hosting a Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt for 6-inch Waldo cutouts that are hiding all around Columbia. It’s an annual national summer event.
    A Where's Waldo cutout, the beloved cartoon book character, stands next to a bookshelf full of Waldo books at Queen Takes Book. Through July, Waldo is hiding out in various local businesses in Columbia, Maryland.
    Orphans court ugliness is a sign that Maryland needs to abolish it
    A clash between Anne Arundel County Orphans Court judges and the conviction of a register of wills on a misconduct charge underscore the need to reform the system that presides over the administration of estates.
    Conflict on the Anne Arundel County Orphans Court is the latest sign that the system used by most counties needs reform.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from concerts galore to a Sunday farmers market
    Seven outdoor activities to do in Howard County, including a “Finding Nemo” showing at The Wine Bin, an O.A.R. show at the Merriweather Post Pavilion and a Sunday farmer's market.
    This weekend the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia is continuing its summer concerts rooted in the ‘90s.
    Looking for a new summer drink? Ask one of Howard County’s best bartenders.
    It’s hot out, but Howard County bartender Amanda Curtis has recommendations for the drinks you need to stay cool.
    Award-winning bartender Amanda Curtis prepares a cocktail at the Iron Bridge Wine Company.
    Indoor pickleball company plans 30 locations in Baltimore and beyond
    Howard County-based Dill Dinkers plans to bring at least 30 new indoor pickleball locations to the Baltimore region and parts of Delaware over the next decade.
    People play pickleball on opening day at the Dill Dinkers' Finksburg location of their indoor pickleball court franchise.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from ’90s rock bands to Christmas in July craft show
    Seven things to do in Howard County from concerts at Merriweather to Christmas in July.
    Relive the 90s with Third Eye Blind at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
    Vice presidential nominee JD Vance energizes LGBTQIA+ opposition
    Two of the nation’s most recognizable LGBTQIA+ organizations immediately denounced the choice of JD Vance as a GOP vice presidential candidate.
    Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance arrives at the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
    Howard County is buzzing about a proposal for an inspector general. Here’s what you need to know.
    Dozens of people appeared at a Howard County Council meeting Monday evening to share their thoughts and concerns about a proposal to create the county’s first-ever Office of the Inspector General bill. They offered thoughts and concerns, but most speakers backed the idea.
    The Howard County Council’s chamber inside the George Howard government building in Ellicott City where the council meets, seen on February 5, 2024.
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