The latest from Jess Nocera
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.
7 things to do in Howard County, from Juneteenth celebrations to a butterfly walk
Events in Howard County, including Juneteenth, LakeFest Weekend, a Butterfly Walk and more.
Howard County school board eliminates third grade orchestra, makes other cuts despite public pleas
Cuts to the orchestra program were among the difficult choices that the Howard County school board made to close a budget gap.
A Columbia village center needs a facelift. No one agrees on what that means.
Kimco, a New York-based company that owns seven of Columbia’s 10 village centers, wants to revitalize the Hickory Ridge location, but the community can’t agree on what redevelopment should look like.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Savage Bluegrass Festival to yoga in the park
Events in Howard County, including Savage Bluegrass Festival, Yoga in the Park, Midnight Mini Golf at Columbia SportsPark and more.
Controversial Howard County go-kart track may get the green flag after all
A controversial go-kart track built on a Western Howard County property inched closer to the starting line Thursday afternoon.
Howard County school board OKs cuts, eliminates 127 positions to close funding gap
The Howard County school board voted 6-1 to approve roughly $11.3 million in budget cuts.
More Howard County students will be able to ride the bus this fall. Will yours?
With more Howard County Public Schools students eligible to ride a yellow school bus this August, families can check an online map to verify their transportation for the 2025-26 academic year.
Howard County students face redistricting again — and parents are already pushing back
It’s nothing new for the school district, which grappled with a contentious countywide redistricting nearly six years ago that left lingering wounds.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a Columbia block party to a wildflower walk
Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday May 29 to Wednesday June 4.
Police investigating double fatal shooting in West Baltimore
Baltimore police are investigating a double fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning.
Two dead in weekend pile-up on I-70 in Frederick County
Maryland State Police investigate a double fatal traffic crash in Frederick County on Sunday afternoon.
Senior awards at Howard County schools changed this year — and Trump played a role
The change follows a directive from the U.S. Department of Education that said schools cannot “administer scholarships, prizes, or other opportunities offered by third parties based on race.”
Tri-county bear nabbed, ending reign of roaming across suburban Maryland
Residents of Baltimore and Howard counties have spotted a young black bear roaming backyards and shopping centers in recent weeks.
Howard County schools come up short in lean County Council spending plan
The Howard County Council approved a $2.35 billion operating budget Wednesday.
Lack of progress on Columbia lakefront library concerns Howard County officials
It's been two years since the “iconic” Columbia lakefront library project was announced. There’s been little movement on the project’s progress.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from Wine in the Woods to Ben Folds with a youth orchestra
Here is a look at things to do in Howard County for the week ending May 21, including Wine in the Woods.
Howard County executive proposes additional $14.5 million to help schools close budget gap
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball filed emergency budget legislation Monday to provide up to $14.5 million in additional funding to the school system for the coming fiscal year.
Howard County issues health alert after sewage overflow in Columbia neighborhood
Nearly 1.3 million gallons of sewage overflowed in a Columbia townhouse community, the county health department said Friday. The agency has issued a precautionary health alert.
Retired Howard County schools chief tapped to lead Western Maryland school district
Michael Martirano left the Howard County Public School System abruptly last year.