Howard County

After a recent letter from Howard County Executive Calvin Ball called for unity at Howard Community College, the school’s faculty union agrees with the sentiment — and wants to reach a historic first contract agreement.

An Ellicott City woman pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling more than $1 million from a real estate agency and using the funds to pay for vacations, Taylor Swift tickets and more, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office.

In the case of snow, rain, ice, wind, sleet and other harsh winter weather, here are ways to prepare and places to get emergency alerts for Howard, Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties.

From a spooky Christmas event to a cocktail crawl, here are seven things you can do in Howard County for the week ending Christmas Day.

Howard Community College President Daria Willis said she backs a measure to expand the college’s board of trustees even as she tries to move past concerns about her turbulent tenure.

The trial in Howard County Circuit Court ended with what is believed to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in county history.

Malone, a Democrat, represented Baltimore and Howard counties from 1995 to 2014. He died on Monday of brain cancer at age 67.

Howard County’s coziest spots for the best cups of coffee.

Howard County has added 20 more beds to its emergency shelter ahead of the winter months. The expansion comes at a time when advocates say the demand for shelter space is rising in Howard County.

Summer McKinny is the Howard County doll that was crowned 2025 American Girl of the Year.

Modest requirements to incorporate a handful of PSH units will not bring about the “collapse of the industry," say the president and CEO of Health Care for the Homeless and president of HCH Real Estate Co.

While state education leaders are on board with Gov. Wes Moore’s plan to pause more collaboration time for teachers, which they see as fiscally responsible, some educators are worried about the impact on their already time-consuming jobs.

Four years after awarding $50 million to Howard County-based Enterprise Community Partners, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a second major donation of $65 million to the nationwide nonprofit focused on affordable housing.

If you’re a Columbia dater who’s endlessly swiping left and going on dates that seem to lead nowhere, there’s probably a reason for that.

Krispy Kreme is offering its annual “Day of the Dozens” deal Thursday for in-shop and drive-thru purchases.

Maryland school systems often partner with vendors whose salespeople entice busy educators with free food and promises of financial security.

Brown’s Motel, located in Ellicott City, is set to close on Dec. 10. Residents, many whom have lived in the motel for years, have to be out of the motel by Friday, Dec. 6.

In Ellicott City, you’ll find this spacious home with updated interiors and a distinct floor plan.

A woman with Down syndrome is suing The Arc of Howard County alleging sexual abuse while in the organization’s care.

Howard Community College has made significant progress on improving student lives during President Daria Willis’ tenure, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball says.