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The lore behind Columbia’s quirky street names
Columbia's distinctive, some say quirky, street names have been around since its founding in 1967. But they’re gaining a new appreciation thanks to social media posts by a Columbia native who recently came home.
Fatal shooting in Columbia was targeted, Howard County Police say
Howard County Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Tuesday night in Columbia.
The Howard County Police logo seen outside their headquarters in 2024.
5 things to know about the first Marine superintendent of the Naval Academy
Things to know about Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, the first Marine to become Naval Academy superintendent.
Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte addresses attendees at the Naval Academy Superintendent’s Change of Command ceremony in Annapolis on Friday.
ā€˜We will cultivate a warrior ethos’: Lt. Gen. Borgschulte becomes first Marine to lead Naval Academy
Marine Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte assumed command of the U.S. Naval Academy at a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte addresses attendees as he assumes command of the U.S. Naval Academy on Friday.
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.
The Oakenmist Renaissance Faire is back at the Howard County Fairgrounds this weekend.
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.
Owner Linda Heigh checks out a customer at Jenny’s Market in West Friendship.
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.
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte gets to know junior Marines at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., June 4.  Six weeks later, he was named the first Marine to serve as Naval Academy superintendent.
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 Community College full-time faculty reached a tentative agreement on its first contract with administration, union officials announced on Monday.
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.
The Roger Carter Community Center Pool in Ellicott City is the only public pool in Howard County.
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.
Protesters held a rally to support Howard Community College faculty on the school’s quad in Columbia last month.
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.
A Howard County man built a go-kart track on his property in Highland for his son.
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.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 — The Little Patuxent Parkway pedestrian bridge in Columbia is slated to be demolished on August 11.
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.
The 79th annual Howard County Fair returns Saturday.
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.
HCC faculty member Tim Bruno uses a megaphone to deliver remarks during a rally to support Howard Community College faculty on the school’s quad in Columbia on Monday.
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.
Community parent Cindy LaFollette speaks to the Howard County School Board during Thursday's meeting, which included redistricting proposals.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a ā€˜Wicked’ screening to girls’ night out
Here is a look at things to do in Howard County for the week ending Wednesday July 23.
Outdoor movie screenings this week include "Clifford the Big Red Dog" at Belmont Manor & Historic Park and "Wicked" at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront.
A ā€˜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.
Collin Sullivan, a lifelong Columbia resident, was first elected to the Columbia Association board in May 2024.
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.
The Howard County Board of Appeals voted XXXX on Thursday, June 26.
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
Centennial Lane Elementary School
7 things to do in Howard County, from Fourth of July fireworks to ā€˜National Treasure’ viewing
Events in Howard County, including Fourth of July fireworks, 'National Treasure' viewing and more.
Scenes from the 2023 Columbia Lakefront Fourth of July fireworks.
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