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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball proposes $367 million budget ‘despite uncertainty’
Ball on Tuesday sent his proposed capital improvement program to the Howard County Council for consideration.
Columbia man killed in fatal crash on I-70 in Howard County
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Monday morning crash in Howard County.
Residents to Columbia Association board: Leave our village facilities alone
Many Columbia residents and leaders are pushing back against proposals to turn over management of the village community association buildings and neighborhood centers to the Columbia Association.
Columbia Association board eyes takeover of village facilities. But at what cost?
The Columbia Association is weighing proposals to take over the community buildings and centers that are now run by the planned community’s 10 villages. The recommendations are triggering a debate about Columbia’s future.
Faculty union accuses Howard Community College leaders of seeking to suppress ‘union speech’
As tensions continue to rise between Howard Community College’s administration and the full-time faculty union, the union is taking aim at an updated policy that restricts free speech and the right to gather on campus.
Progressive ‘troublemaker’ charged with stealing immigration files from law firm
The theft impacts three green card applicants, setting one case back six months, the law firm says.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a spring fun run to an adult prom
Seven Howard County events for the week ending March 26, 2025.
Howard County picks new flag, opting for sunny, colorful design
Howard County has picked a design by county resident Esen Paradiso to be the new county flag. It replaces a design that’s been in place since 1968.
Lawmakers back changes for Howard Community College board amid campus tensions
As state leaders have come together behind four nominees to fill vacancies on the Howard Community College board, a bill that would aims to bring more transparency to the board has the support of the county's senators and delegates.
Howard County executive expresses concerns about school board’s $1.26 billion budget request
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said Friday that the school board’s $1.26 billion funding request is “unattainable and unaffordable.”
7 things to do in Howard County: A scavenger hunt, stargazing party and more
Seven things to do in Howard County from March 6 through 12.
Howard County school budget adds athletic trainers after basketball player paralyzed
The inclusion of additional athletic trainers was among nearly 20 budget amendments approved last week, putting the school system’s funding request $107.3 million above what the county is required to pay.
Howard County rejects zoning change to stop Columbia recycling plant
The Howard County Council voted down a proposed zoning change that would have stopped W.R. Grace from adding a pilot plastic recycling plant to its Columbia headquarters.
Councilwoman moves to block pilot plastic recycling plant in Columbia. Will she succeed?
Howard County Councilwoman Deb Jung has proposed a zoning change that would block W.R. Grace’s proposal for a pilot plastic recycling plant at its Columbia headquarters. Opponents applaud the effort, but some worry that it amounts to “spot zoning.”
Howard County Police roll out safety plan after recent shootings in Columbia mall area
Howard County officials have announced a number of safety measures after recent fatal shootings in and near The Mall of Columbia.
Frank Turner, Howard County’s first Black delegate, dies at 77
Frank Turner, who served as Howard County’s first Black delegate for over two decades, died early Friday morning. He was 77.
Howard County’s Korean community closely watching unrest in South Korea
Howard County is home to nearly 15,000 Korean Americans. Older residents are concerned by what’s going on in their home country.
The women who spent a sweet morning learning about maple sugaring in Columbia
The Robinson Nature Center’s recent Ladies Morning Out event focused on the art of maple sugaring.
Tensions rise between Howard Community College, new faculty union
Hours before Howard Community College faculty union members testified in support of legislation that intends to bring more transparency to the college, several of their offices were raided.
Ice skaters, company executives, hunters. These are the Marylanders we know died in the DC plane crash.
The number of Marylanders confirmed dead in an aviation crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that shook the nation this week continues to rise.