Howard County

For three generations, the Yau/Lam family has brought good fortune to Baltimore and the surrounding areas through lion dancing. At U.S. Jow Ga Martial Arts in Columbia, they have found more family.

Workers at the Shipley's Grant Starbucks in Ellicott City voted to unionize on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

An Acura RDX was traveling the wrong direction on Route 100 when it was hit by two other vehicles, according to police.

Hitting a contract dispute with Howard County, the Maryland Wineries Association is no longer a partner for Wine in the Woods.

An inmate at Jessup Correctional Institution set a fire Friday night that prompted the evacuation of a housing unit at the maximum-security prison, a Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services spokesperson said.

We explored Howard County to find some lesser-known but delightful restaurants, shops and places to gather. Here are a few hidden gems we found.

Howard County residents can vote on a name for a tunnel boring machine that will dig out a tunnel to reduce flooding in Ellicott City.

Counties around the state grew in 2023. But why is Baltimore still lagging behind?

Howard County leaders are seeking public input on five possible sites for a new Columbia library. County officials announced plans last year for a new $144 million lakefront library, but residents said they wanted more of a say in the process.

Whether you want to see dinosaurs, listen to jazz or shop for handmade goods, we’ve got you covered.

Polling indicates that the 22-candidate Democratic primary is wide open, with no one emerging yet from the large field.

Gaming isn’t just about Monopoly and Candy Land anymore — a new generation of board games, collectible card games and tabletop role-playing games has exploded in popularity.

After multiple budget proposals, the Howard County Board of Education approved a $1.5 billion operating budget Thursday evening.

Whether you want to rap some Biggie, create a collage or attend a celebrity basketball game, we’ve got you covered.

Howard County school board members voted on several budget proposals at a work session Tuesday, but couldn’t agree. They’ll try again Thursday.

The Baltimore region has two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives up for election with no incumbent. In one race, there’s a clear front-runner; in another, no one has an advantage, according to new polling.

The $1.13 billion budget released by Acting Superintendent Bill Barnes in January called for eliminating roughly 350 positions across the district. But when school board members gathered for their final budget work session on Feb. 29, they reduced that potential figure to about 180 positions.

The Columbia Association’s Board of Directors is currently interviewing CEO candidates and looks to select a finalist by the end of March.

A Howard County man and Crips gang member has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for his role in a murder-for-hire conspiracy that led to the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Juan Ross in 2020.

An introductory Q&A with 10 of the 11 candidates who have filed to run for the Howard County Board of Education.