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Snow falls in Charles Village on Sunday. Up to 3 inches of snow by day’s end in Baltimore and 4 or 5 inches north of the city, according to the National Weather Service, along with bitterly cold temperatures.
Temperatures plummet in Baltimore area as schools delay start
Baltimore City is under a code blue alert through Thursday because of freezing temperatures.
At least 28 incidents of alleged antisemitic activities across Howard County Public Schools occurred during the past two academic years, according to a newly released investigation by the U.S Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
Howard schools had 28 incidents of discrimination against Jewish students, federal investigation finds
The U.S. Department of Education and the Howard County Public School System have reached an agreement on how to resolve antisemitic harassment in the county schools.
The Howard County Board of Education office on Thursday Jan. 9, 2025.
Howard County schools could add jobs next year. Will it work?
Some education advocates commended the budget Superintendent Bill Barnes proposed, but other questioned whether adding certain jobs would work as intended.
The bar area of Pub Dog in Columbia, MD as seen on September 21st, 2024.
7 things to do in Howard County, from happy hour yoga to ‘Shrek’ drag brunch
Whether you’re looking to exercise, enjoy art or spend your Saturday night out on the town, there’s plenty to do in Howard County this week.
Howard County Schools Superintendent Bill Barnes will present his FY2026 operating budget proposal in Ellicott City, MD, on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Howard County schools chief wants to spend more on special education, security staff
Superintendent Bill Barnes is breathing a little easier this January as he proposes his $1.219 billion budget.
Howard County’s historic circuit courthouse in Ellicott City is set to reopen in 2026 as an arts, culture and history center.
Historic courthouse in Ellicott City being reimagined as an arts, culture and history center
A 182-year-old courthouse in Ellicott City made of local granite is being turned into an arts, cultural and history center. Howard County just secured $400,000 in state funds for the project, which is underway.
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 a whiskey dinner to Beatles trivia and jazz
Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday, Jan. 9 through Wednesday, Jan. 15.
A Howard County man built a go-kart track on his property in Highland for his son.
Residents wave red flag on ‘illegal’ go-kart track in Howard County
A Howard County community association is pushing to have an unauthorized Go-kart track removed from one homeowner's 11-acre property.
Savage Mill will host a Three Kings Day event Sunday.
7 things to do in Howard County, from Manor Hill’s First Friday to 3 Kings Day
Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Jan. 2 through Wednesday Jan. 8.
From community college turmoil to new government watchdog, here are Howard Co.’s top headlines in 2024
If you missed a few things, don’t fret. Here’s a roundup of top headlines about Howard County in 2024.
An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
More speed cameras are coming to Anne Arundel County this weekend
About a month after installing two new neighborhood speed cameras, three more are coming to Anne Arundel County on Dec. 21.
Dr. Daria J. Willis, president of Howard Community College since January 2022, is interviewed in her office on the campus.
Embattled Howard Community College president backs bill to expand board of trustees
Howard Community College President Daria Willis said she backs a measure to expand the college’s board of trustees even as she tries to move past concerns about her turbulent tenure.
Santa Heim, Merryland Christmas story history exhibit.
7 things to do in Howard County: It’s winter wonderland season
Between Breakfast with Santa and Frozen Fest, there are several things to do in Howard County from Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Suzanne Rosenthal outside her home at Brown’s Motel in Ellicott City on Thursday.
Brown’s Motel in Ellicott City is permanently closing. Some residents aren’t sure where they’ll go.
Brown’s Motel, located in Ellicott City, is set to close on Dec. 10. Residents, many whom have lived in the motel for years, have to be out of the motel by Friday, Dec. 6.
The county had the highest proportion of 5-star schools — 15% — in the region.
Howard County schools rated highest in the region
County schools had the highest average star rating.
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The Howard County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly listens to testimony by former Howard Community College Board of Trustees in support of a proposed bill to increase the size of the HCC Board of Trustees.
Howard Community College president digs in as senators seek to expand board
The county’s three senators plan to introduce their bill when the General Assembly convenes in January.
Dr. Daria J. Willis, president of Howard Community College since January 2022, is interviewed in her office on the campus.
‘Trust no one:’ Howard Community College’s president rattles a changing campus
Howard Community College President Daria Willis has been facing mounting criticism and controversy. Detractors turned to an anonymous website, which has become a ledger of grievances from employees, students and local residents.
If approved, Howard County students will have their cellphones confiscated if they’re used in class.
Howard County school board delays vote on proposal to curb students’ cellphone use
Howard County school board members said Thursday they wanted to hold a public hearing and hear from their policy committee group before enacting sweeping restrictions on students’ cellphone use.
Howard County voters had to wait one week and a day for school board election results, with races decided on razor-thin margins.
Howard County school board races were ultra-close this year. Here’s why.
Howard County voters had to wait one week and a day for school board election results, with races decided on razor-thin margins.
Howard County voters should finally know who is representing them on the Board of Education for the next four years.
Howard County school board election results are in — finally
After a weeklong wait, winners are finally becoming clear.
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