Howard County

    Columbia Association board taps Massachusetts town official to be new CEO
    The Columbia Association board has selected a new leader after not having a permanent CEO for over a year.
    The Columbia Association in Columbia on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.
    Howard County farm museum to host 29th annual auction as county looks to site’s future
    As Howard County’s Antique Farm Machinery Club hosts its 29th annual auction on Saturday, the club looks to the future of their museum and the county weights what’s to become of the museum grounds.
    An antique tractor by the road marks the driveway to the Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in West Friendship. The museum will hold its final auction at the site on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
    A funny thing happened on the way to the 3rd District forum in Annapolis
    Former Capitol Hill police officer Harry Dunn and state Sen. Sarah Elfreth were among the candidates who participated in a forum in Annapolis. The candidates, who are vying to success outgoing U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes, face off in the May 14 primary election.
    Abigail Diehl, a longshot candidate for Congress in the 3rd District, counts off her four campaign priorities during a forum in Annapolis.
    Democracy in action: Students in Anne Arundel, Howard to elect student members
    Public school students in the Anne Arundel and Howard County school districts go to the polls soon to elect a student school board member, who will serve one year.
    Paper ballot voting booths at Owings Mills High School in Baltimore County.
    Howard County Executive unveils $2.4 billion operating budget request
    Howard County Executive Calvin Ball unveiled $2.4 billion operating budget request, including $1.14 billion for the Howard County Public School System.
    The exterior of the George Howard Building as seen on Jan. 25, 2024.
    Former cop Harry Dunn leads fundraising in Central Maryland congressional race
    The district includes all of Howard County, the central and northern parts of Anne Arundel County and a small portion of Carroll County.
    A composite photo of candidates for the 3rd Congressional District in Maryland (from left): Mark S. Chang, Harry Dunn, Sarah Elfreth and Clarence Lam.
    Newest plan for the Columbia Flier building: A community center
    Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said Tuesday that he will seek funding to turn a former newspaper building with a distinctive look in Columbia into a community center focused on youths.
    The Columbia Flier building in Columbia was completed in 1978 and has a distinctive design. Howard County plans to turn the vacant structure into a community center.
    A very useful list of Baltimore-area farmers markets
    When and where to find farmers' markets across Howard, Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties as well as in Charm City proper.
    Flowers at a Baltimore County farmers' market.
    Influential pro-Israel group enters Maryland congressional race
    The United Democracy Project, the super PAC arm of the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee, launched a television ad on behalf of state Sen. Sarah Elfreth’s run for the open seat in Anne Arundel, Carroll and Howard counties.
    Democratic state Sen. Sarah Elfreth launches her campaign for the 3rd Congressional District at a park along Back Creek in Annapolis on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Longtime U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes recently announced he won't run for re-election in 2024.
    Howard County expanding homebuyer down payment assistance, rehab loan programs
    Howard County is expanding two programs meant to provide relief to homebuyers and residents.
    Howard County Executive Calvin Ball speaks at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center in Columbia, Maryland, on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
    The Dish: Rosie’s Delicatessen is a food oasis in rural Howard County
    Chef Chad Wells knows what separates a good sandwich from a great sandwich at Rosie’s Delicatessen, a New York-style Italian deli that recently opened in Glenwood.
    The Rosie’s Italian cold cut sub at Rosie’s Delicatessen is the most popular item on the menu — and it’s not even close.
    What to do this Easter weekend, from an egg hunt to a movie night
    Whether you want to celebrate Easter, learn about Elizabeth Talford Scott or watch “Death Becomes Her,” we’ve got you covered.
    Easter eggs.
    New Mexican restaurant with tequila bar coming to Howard County
    Soluna Cocina and Brewing Good Coffee Company got the green light Tuesday from the Howard County liquor board.
    The Howard County, Maryland logo.
    Candidates seek breakthrough in crowded 3rd District congressional race
    Harry Dunn is one of 22 Democrats vying in the 3rd District primary set for May 14. The winner could easily be headed to Congress to represent this heavily blue district, though nine Republicans are seeking their party's nomination.
    Harry Dunn, a retired U.S. Capitol Police officer, talks with potential voters who turned out on March 12, 2024 for the opening of his campaign headquarters in Ellicott City. Dunn is one of more than 20 candidates for Congress in the 3rd District.
    Toads are the soundtrack to spring in the suburbs. That’s lovely — and worrisome.
    The American toad and the less common Fowler’s toad will soon fill the suburbs with their harmonious mating calls. But they are also facing threats from the modern world.
    Two toads find each other near Lake Roland.
    Extreme heat, severe storms among key climate challenges for Maryland’s new chief resilience officer
    Mike Hinson, who spent more than 10 years with the Howard County Office of Emergency Management, last fall became Maryland's first chief resilience officer. He discussed key climate challenges such as extreme heat and severe storms in a recent interview with Inside Climate News.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has named Michael Hinson as the state’s first chief resilience officer.
    Howard County schools could find a new superintendent by June
    Among the candidates will be Acting Superintendent Bill Barnes.
    The exterior of the Howard County Department of Education in Howard County on Feb. 7, 2024.
    Cause of fire that killed Wilde Lake High student in Columbia under investigation
    Howard County has identified the person killed in a Columbia townhouse fire Wednesday night.
    Exterior of the Howard County Fire and Rescue headquarters on Jan. 25, 2024.
    Mother’s fierce defense of daughter in fatal Ellicott City crash elicits police pushback
    Howard County Police have not released many new details about the recent Ellicott City fatal crash.
    The Howard County Police logo seen outside their headquarters on January 25, 2024.
    41-year-old man arrested in February shooting death in Howard County
    Howard County Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in the Feb. 8 fatal shooting of 67-year-old Perry Comeau inside his home on the 9500 block of Half Dollar Court in Columbia.
    The Howard County Police headquarters exterior on Jan. 25, 2024.
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