The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.
A tracked image of the Milky Way Galaxy from Maryland.
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.
The Howard County Board of Education approved the school system’s approximately $1.26 billion operating budget for next school year.
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.
Shamieka Preston, joined by other community members, speaks at a rally at the George Howard Building in a last-ditch effort to win council members’ support for CB-11-2025.
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.
The W.R. Grace & Co. headquarters in Columbia.
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.”
Gregory Der, Howard County Police Chief, holds up a photo of a suspect wanted in the 2024 Columbia Mall shooting during a press conference where he discusses recent crime on February 27, 2025.
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.
Then-Del. Frank S. Turner at the 2014 dedication ceremony of the fields at Blandair Park in his name.
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.
Members of the Korean American Senior Association of Howard County participate in a line dancing class at the Bain 50+ Center in Columbia, MD, on February 5, 2025.
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.
COLUMBIA, MD - FEB 8, 2025: Attendees try maple syrup during the Robinson Nature Center’s annual Ladies Morning Out-Maple Magic in Columbia, Maryland on Feb 8, 2025.
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.
Students walk across the campus of Howard Community College between classes.
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.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 31: An airplane takes off from Reagan National Airport as Roberto Marquez from Dallas, Texas, puts up crosses as part of a memorial for the victims of the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter earlier this week in the Potomac River, January 31, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Flights have resumed in and out of Reagan National Airport after an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to the airport. According to reports, there were no survivors among the 67 people onboard both aircraft.
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.
Manor Hill Brewing blanketed in snow on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2025. The brewery is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
7 things to do in Howard County, from Ghoul’s Night Out to Super Bowl Sunday
There is plenty to do in Howard County in the coming week, from celebrating Valentine’s Day early, to watching the big game Sunday with endless food.
Starting March 3rd, no Howard County Public Schools students will be able to use their cellphones during the school day.
5 things to know about Howard County’s school cellphone ban
Howard County Public Schools students will not be allowed to even glance at their cellphones during the school day starting March 3, under changes recently approved by the school board.
ONTARIO, CA - OCTOBER 22:  Coach Sasha Kirsanov, right, with Isabella Cannuscio and Ian Lorello after their performance in the Ice Dance Free Dance during Hilton HHonors Skate America at Citizens Business Bank Arena on October 22, 2011 in Ontario, California.
Alexandr ‘Sasha’ Kirsanov, decorated local skating coach, killed in Wednesday night plane crash
Alexandr 'Sasha' Kirsanov, 46, was a beloved local figure skating coach and retired ice dancer. The Delaware resident was among the 67 people killed in a plane crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Howard Community College’s Board of Trustees approved a $7.7 million five-year contract with CampusWorks, a higher education consultant company, to staff and manage the college’s human resources department.
Howard Community College enters contract to outsource its HR department
Howard Community College has entered into $7.7 million five-year contract with a higher education consultant company to staff and manage the college’s human resources department.
By a 7-1 vote, the Howard County school board on Thursday approved stricter rules on cellphone use.
Howard County students can’t use cellphones on campus during school day
Come March, no Howard County public school students will be able to use their cellphones during the school day.
The Howard Community College held a rally before the college's annual convocation ceremony on Friday Jan. 24, 2025 to voice their frustrations over contract negotiations with administration.
Faculty union calls on Howard Community College to ‘stop the stalling’ over contract talks
The Howard Community College faculty union is speaking up about what it deems to be inaction and constant stalling by the college's administration to meet at the bargaining table.
A focus group recommended that the proposed Howard County public garden on the grounds of Longwood in Glenwood include living tribute areas to enslaved and Indigenous peoples who once lived on the land, among other features.
Howard County’s public garden will honor land’s troubled past, focus group says
Howard County’s focus group released its recommendation plans for the county’s first-ever public garden.
Think of the Planet, an environmental education series, kicks off Tuesday Jan. 28 at the Miller Branch library.
7 things to do in Howard County, from ice skating to Think of the Planet
Seven things to do in Howard County for the week beginning Jan. 23.
Howard County lawmakers listen to testimony by three former Howard Community College trustees who abruptly resigned from the seven-member board in November.
Howard County senators move to fill vacancies on depleted community college board
Howard County senators are recommending three individuals to Howard Community College’s Board of Trustees, which will likely have to confront questions about the tenure of its controversial president, Daria Willis.
A Whole Foods worker looks out over a snow-covered Columbia Lakefront during snowfall earlier this month. Following weekend snow and bitter cold temperatures, schools in the Baltimore region will be opening late or closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
List: School closings and delays for Tuesday
What schools are either opening late or closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Load More Stories
Oh no!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.