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The latest from Jess Nocera
Library employees remain anxious as Howard County prepares to reopen Savage Branch
Howard County officials plan to reopen the Savage library branch, saying tests and inspections found no confirmed sources of carbon monoxide in the building after several employees reported exposure to the gas last month.
An aging Columbia village center moves one step closer to a makeover
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Monday announced plans to revitalize the dilapidated Long Reach Village Center.
Howard County school board approves moving 146 Columbia students
The Howard County school board has voted to move 146 students to new elementary and middle schools for the 2026-27 academic year to relieve crowding at Bryant Woods Elementary.
A farm that grows tea is tucked away in western Howard County
Heron’s Meadow Farm in western Howard County grows tea. The farm’s owners, husband and wife duo Lori and Bob Baker, say it’s the state’s only tea farm.
Howard County Council advances plans for new Columbia lakefront library
The Howard County Council approved plans for a new library on Columbia's lakefront.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a holiday train garden to Merriweather’s Symphony of Lights
Seven things to do in Howard County from Wednesday Nov. 26 to Thursday Dec. 4.
Howard County library employees seek answers after branch closed amid carbon monoxide concerns
The Howard County Library Savage Branch location closed abruptly last week because of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Howard police take down alleged father-and-son firearms trafficking operation
Howard County police said a father and son face charges stemming from a months-long investigation into an alleged firearms trafficking operation.
Howard County school board set to move 146 Columbia students
The plan reassigns 122 Bryant Woods Elementary students to Longfellow, Running Brook and Swansfield elementary schools.
Edward L. Cochran Jr., civil rights champion and Howard’s second county executive, dies at 96
Edward L. Cochran, the second county executive for Howard County, died at the age of 96 on Nov. 16, 2025.
Howard County made a priority list for fixing schools. It’s not that simple.
The Board of Education deviated from the recommended schools on the priority list, postponing a long-awaited high school renovation.
Howard County school board votes against redistricting Centennial Lane Elementary
The decision comes after months of advocacy from Centennial Lane families, who say their school doesn’t feel overcrowded.
As Howard County school redistricting nears an end, families back a bare-minimum fix
No matter which option the Howard County school board selects, the specter of another round of redistricting haunts families.
7 things to do in Howard County from bird watching to honoring Indigenous voices
Here's a look at seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Nov. 13 through Wednesday Nov. 19.
Howard Community College faculty escalate clash with president
The faculty forum of Howard Community College voted no confidence in college President Daria Willis’ leadership.
Musician Billie Eilish donates $11,000 to Howard County Conservancy climate program
Musician Billie Eilish donates $11,000 to the Howard County Conservancy Youth Climate Institute.
Howard County schools earn highest average ratings in Central Maryland
Howard County Public Schools received high marks on the 2024-25 Maryland State Report Card.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a monster mash to a Halloween costume party
Halloween is upon us! Here are seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Oct. 30 to Wednesday Nov. 5.
How James Rouse’s secret land grab shaped Columbia’s future
In the early 1960s, developer James Rouse quietly cobbled together 14,000 acres of land in Howard County, telling few and using a number of shell companies to keep prices low. People speculated that the land was being used for a research lab or a giant compost pile.
Howard County seeks to jump-start plans for Columbia lakefront library, affordable housing
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Thursday announced steps to jump-start plans for a lakefront library and new affordable housing units in Columbia — top priorities on which there had seemingly been little progress.
