Howard County

The City of Laurel is set to become the first jurisdiction in Maryland that will mandate composting in 2025.

I’m telling you this story not because I want you to go vegan or swim the Chesapeake Bay. No, I wanted you to know about Marty Wasserman because I turned 65 this week.

The Baltimore Banner honored high school athletes from the Baltimore region during its inaugural high school sports banquet on Wednesday night at M&T Bank Stadium.

Oakland Mills’ Trevin McHargh and Reservoir’s Maggie Frisvold are our Howard County Spring Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.

Centennial’s Kodee Karcher and Hammond’s Safi Hampton are our Howard County Fall Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year

The Howard County Veterans Foundation on Wednesday released its design for the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument, which will be located along the lake at Bailey Park in Columbia. The foundation has secured state and county grants, as well as private donations, toward its $2.75 million fundraising goal.

Centennial’s Calvin Kraisser and Howard’s Gabby Kennerly are our Howard County Winter Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year

The Baltimore area is under a code red air quality warning. Here’s how to stay safe.

Caroline Bowman, who has played Elsa in productions of “Frozen” across the nation, returns to her home state for a series of shows at the Hippodrome Theatre.

Since Saturday, the Howard County Police Department has gotten several calls about bear sightings in Columbia — as well as some in Marriottsville.

A 25-year-old man and his 15-year-old brother are dead in an apparent murder-suicide, Howard County Police say.

MIAA A champion McDonogh lands No. 1; state champs Broadneck and Severna Park post

Led by No. 1 McDonogh, IAAM squads claim the top five spots; state champs Manchester Valley, Liberty, Severna Park and Broadneck place in Top 10

The Howard Hughes Corp. was announced as the project’s developer and awarded a sole-source contract, meaning it was issued without a competitive bidding process, while Heatherwick Studio created the designs.

Victor Malabayabas, 60, was killed after being pulled to the ground during a robbery in the 600 block of South Kenwood Avenue. He had moved to Baltimore around 2007 and worked at Morgan Stanley.

Howard County Council members will vote Wednesday on the budget for Columbia’s proposed lakefront library, a massive building slated to cost $144 million.

McDonogh boys clinch the season’s top ranking with second straight MIAA crown; boys and girls public school powers to battle for state championships this week

The proposed Lakefront Library project in Columbia has raised concerns among community organizations and residents about cost and who will benefit from it, says Hiruy Hadgu, president of the Progressive Democrats of Howard County and a Howard County Citizens Association board member.

Erin Herrold delivers game-winning score with a free position tally in the first minute of OT; Emma Penczek scores five goals for the Mavericks

MIAA top teams vying to a league title and final No. 1 ranking this week; McDonogh girls solidify their No. 1 spot with their IAAM A championship