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Howard County

    Columbia’s mega homeowners association can’t get residents to vote
    James Rouse founded Columbia with a vision of inclusivity. But as residents prepare to cast ballots for their village councils and Columbia Association board members, some worry varying rules are producing low turnout and elections lack transparency.
    Wine Bin owner to open restaurant, cocktail bar on Ellicott City’s Main Street
    Dave Carney, owner of The Wine Bin, is set to open a new cocktail bar and restaurant called Vesper at Pike & Main in Ellicott City.
    Dave Carney, left, owner of The Wine Bin, is set to open a new cocktail bar and restaurant called Vesper. He and head chef Rachel Bindel describe their vision of the space as it is under construction.
    Virginia woman identified as suspect in Columbia Shell station shooting that injured employee
    The Howard County Police Department announced they have found the woman who is accused of shooting a Columbia Shell gas station employee.
    Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Howard County Police are investigating a shooting inside a Shell gas station on the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way in Columbia on Friday.
    5 takeaways from Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s final budget proposal
    Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is presenting his final operating budget to the County Council on Monday April 20.
    County Executive Calvin Ball delivers the budget presentation to the Howard County Council on Monday.
    Ex-Anne Arundel County Police officer sentenced for leaving scene of deadly unauthorized pursuit
    Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Alexander Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Howard County Circuit Court to failing to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death.
    Exterior of the Circuit Court for Howard County is seen on January 30, 2024.
    Shooting inside Shell gas station in Columbia leaves employee wounded as police seek female suspect
    Howard County Police are searching for a female suspect after an employee was shot and seriously injured at a Columbia Shell gas station Friday night.
    Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Howard County Police are investigating a shooting inside a Shell gas station on the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way in Columbia on Friday.
    For sale: Newly built home with elevator in Highland
    Newly built Highland estate offers elevator, dual primary suites, luxury kitchen, solar panels and wooded privacy on two acres.
    Columbia mom, boyfriend give conflicting stories in 3-year-old’s death, police say
    A Columbia mother and her boyfriend gave different answers to police about what caused the bruises on her daughter’s face or how the 3-year-old came to ingest a bottle of melatonin.
    Staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center contacted police after observing bruises all over the girl’s head and body.
    Despite a troubled start, Zūm gets 5 more years to bus Howard County students
    The Howard County Public School System extended its contract with Zum, the controversial school bus company, for five more years.
    Zum, a California based tech company, will handle 230 of Howard County Public School's roughly 500 school bus routes for the next three years.
    What to do this weekend, including ‘Holes,’ Snail Mail and food festivals
    Whether you want to see Snail Mail’s homecoming concert, indulge in wings and oysters at local festivals or see a new play at Baltimore Center Stage, we’ve got you covered.
    Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail performs onstage at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15, 2023 in Indio, California.
    The Dish: Where outdoor dining actually feels worth it
    From an outdoor plaza in Annapolis to a harborside spot in Baltimore, here are some restaurants where you can enjoy good food and better views.
    The patio seating at Ampersea, a restaurant located on the water at the intersection of Fells Point and Harbor East.
    Baltimore reduces fluoride in drinking water, citing supply disruptions tied to war in Iran
    The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is reducing the amount of fluoride added to drinking water, citing national supply chain disruptions due in part to the conflict in the Middle East.
    Montebello Water Filtration Plant No 1, right,  is seen above Lake Montebello in northeast Baltimore.
    Hutzell: Anne Arundel retreats from humane policing, with little explanation
    COLUMN |Anne Arundel County is retreating from its role as a leader in police response to mental health crises. The silence surrounding it is an insult to the public.
    A Baltimore police officer displays his handcuffs on 8/24/22.
    Ex-Anne Arundel Police officer pleads guilty in chase that ended in motorcyclist’s death
    Officer Alexander Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Howard County Circuit Court to one count of failing to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death, according to court records.
    Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Alexander Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Howard County Circuit Court to one count of failing to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death stemming from a 2024 chase, according to court records.
    For sale: Warm and luxurious estate in Highland
    This Highland home features 7,165 sq. ft., cherry hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, an outdoor oasis with a pool and a detached workshop.
    Trump DOJ backs challenge to Howard County’s private detention ban
    Federal authorities are weighing in on a lawsuit between Howard County and Genesis GSA Strategic One LLC, a case with implications for the future location of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Baltimore field office.
    Fencing and construction equipment surround a proposed ICE detention center in Elkridge in February.
    What to do this weekend, including spring festivals and the Baltimore Farmers’ Market
    Whether you want to see movies at the Maryland Film Festival, shop locally at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market or fly a kite in Patterson Park, we’ve got you covered.
    Vendors display their wares at the Baltimore Farmer’s Market in downtown Baltimore, MD on April 13, 2025.
    Battle between Xfinity and E.W. Scripps leads to WMAR-2 blackout in Baltimore
    Xfinity customers in Baltimore and millions of subscribers nationwide lost access to 40 broadcasting stations after Comcast, which owns Xfinity, and broadcasting company E. W. Scripps failed to reach an agreement over access to programming.
    WMAR-2 is one of 40 broadcasting stations Xfinity lost due to disagreements over programming access.
    Hutzell: Iran, the moon and $5 gas come together one night in Annapolis
    COLUMN | There, like a $20 bill left on the sidewalk, former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton dropped a fragment of truth. “It hangs by a thread at this point,” he said in Annapolis, “whether we’re going to come out of this better after it’s over than we were before we went in.” He was more right than he knew.
    NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-B Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
    CCBC professor Larry Aaronson was passionate — about family, politics and Philadelphia sports
    Larry Aaronson, a community advocate and college professor who worked primarily in Howard and Baltimore counties, died March 9 of complications from dementia. He was 84.
    Larry Aaronson.
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