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Marine Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte to take helm of Naval Academy at ceremony Friday
Marine Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte will assume command of the U.S. Naval Academy at a ceremony Friday afternoon.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Renaissance Faire to a Back-to-School bash
Events in Howard County, including Renaissance Faire, 'Wicked' sing-along, and a Back-to-School bash.
5 hidden gems in Western Howard County that prove it’s not just farm country
A photo intern and I explored Western Howard County in search of hidden gems. I found the western section of the county is more than farms and McMansions and has pockets of diversity.
Marine to take helm of Naval Academy on Friday, replacing first female superintendent
The U.S. Naval Academy will have its change of command ceremony for the new superintendent on Friday.
Howard Community College’s bitter 18-month contract battle ends — for now
The Howard Community College union reached a tentative agreement on its first contract with administration, resulting in the highest salary increase in seven years.
Howard County doesn’t have enough public swimming pools. Residents pay the price
Swimming access was central to Columbia’s planned design at a time when efforts to desegregate many Maryland pools sometimes resulted in racial violence.
Howard Community College admits possible labor law violations over poster removal
Howard Community College has reached a settlement agreement with its faculty union over a winter incident where the college accessed professor's offices and removed union signage.
Hotly disputed go-kart track in Howard County greenlit by appeals board
The county’s Board of Appeals voted 3 to 1 Thursday afternoon to approve the applicant’s conditional use application.
After 50 years, the pedestrian bridge over Little Patuxent Parkway is coming down
The concrete walking bridge spans 172 feet across six lanes of Little Patuxent Parkway.
7 things to do in Howard County: The fair is back!
Seven things to do in Howard County from July 31 to Aug. 6, including the concert in the park and the Howard County fairgrounds.
Howard County faculty union members rally to demand progress on contract talks
Dozens of Howard Community College faculty members were joined by elected officials at a rally to demand progress in contract talks that they say have dragged on for a year and a half.
Howard County school officials present three redistricting options amid protests
The Howard County Public Schools needs to relieve overcrowding at two elementary schools — Bryant Woods in Columbia and Centennial Lane in Ellicott City. Doing so could affect attendance zones in as many as 11 of the county’s 78 schools starting in fall 2026.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a ‘Wicked’ screening to girls’ night out
Here is a look at things to do in Howard County for the week ending Wednesday July 23.
A ‘zillennial’ takes the helm of the Columbia Association board
The Columbia Association board of directors is getting younger, and residents say it's for the better.
Zoning fight over Western Howard County dad’s go-kart track inches toward finish line
Nearly a year after a Western Howard County resident retroactively applied for a permit to keep a go-kart track on his property for his son, a local county board is poised to decide the track’s fate later this month.
Howard County parents want to ax pre-K to avoid redistricting. It’s not that simple
Shuffling preschool classrooms doesn't fit in with Howard County's plan to expand pre-K access for high-need kids
7 things to do in Howard County, from Fourth of July fireworks to ‘National Treasure’ viewing
Events in Howard County, including Fourth of July fireworks, 'National Treasure' viewing and more.
Sewage overflow at I-95 rest stop in Laurel prompts health alert
The Howard County Health Department issued a precautionary health alert Wednesday after a clogged sewer line overflowed at a Laurel rest stop.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a Maker Faire to ‘The Princess Bride’
Head down to the Columbia Lakefront Friday night for a screening of “The Princess Bride” or Saturday night for live music.
Despite outcry, Maryland approves Columbia plastics plant for company with toxic past
The Maryland Department of the Environment has approved an air quality permit for W.R. Grace to build a pilot plastics recycling plant at its Columbia headquarters.