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Howard County school board races could be decided by razor-thin margins
In two races, candidates lead by just a few dozen votes.
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What a Howard County school board race says about the politics of education
The culture wars infiltrating public schools all over the country are creeping into Maryland. That’s became especially apparent in this race.
Kids and adults are divided on whether cellphones should be allowed in Howard County schools
Howard County Public Schools has joined a local and national and national movement to crack down on students’ phone use in classrooms.
Howard County surveyed families, staff and students to inform a new policy on when it’s OK for students to use their phones during the school day.
What to know about Howard County school board candidates
Five seats are up for grabs. Here’s where the candidates stand on issues like cellphones and building new schools.
Five seats are up for grabs on Howard County’s Board of Education.
A Howard County produce wholesaler is closing, taking away over 400 jobs
Lancaster Foods notified the Maryland Department of Labor that it will close its Jessup plant by Dec. 14 and lay off as many as 424 employees.
Produce inside of The Market at Hollins Market, in Baltimore, Tuesday September 17, 2024.
Columbia barbershop marks 100 years of haircuts — and mentoring Black barbers
Warren’s Barbershop in Columbia is celebrating 100 years in business. Longtime owner Julius Warren Jr., 86, retired about a decade ago, but the shop remains family-owned and its legacy continues with the younger Black barbers he mentored.
David Clark puts a cape over a customer before a haircut at Warren’s Barbershop in Columbia. Warren's, the first Black-owned barbershop in Howard County, recently celebrated 100 years in business.
Baltimore’s Jewish community, state leaders remember Oct. 7 at Beth El
More than 1,500 gathered at Beth El Congregation in Pikesville Monday night to remember the lives lost last year during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.
Attendees of the October 7 Baltimore Community Commemoration event get emotional during a speech about Israeli hostages at the Beth El Congregation in Pikesville, Md., on Oct. 7, 2024.
Not too sleepy, not too wild: What I found hanging out in Columbia on a Saturday night
After a colleague and I reported on things for young professionals to do in Columbia, my editors asked me to hang out one night and see what the vibe was like.
Reporter Jess Nocera checked out the nightlife options for young folks living in Columbia. One was Main Event in Columbia (above).
7 things to do in Howard County: All Things Go music festival to feature dozens of acts
Seven things to do in Howard County, like seeing Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, Hozier and more at the All Things Go Music Festival.
The crowd braved Day Two at All Things Go Music Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion. This year, fans can see Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, Hozier and more.
How a father’s love transformed Columbia into a pirate adventure
A pirate treasure hunt that started as a Columbia dad’s way to bond with his daughter has grown into a full-blown event that draws hundreds of families.
HoCo Pirate Adventures founder Chris Fuchs organizes nine pirate treasure hunts a year on the trails of Columbia.
Howard Community College board rejects calls to oust president, assails online critics
The board of Howard Community College sent an email to the campus community voicing confidence in President Daria J. Willis, defending her against criticism.
President of Howard Community College Daria J. Willis speaks during an event.
Ellicott City grew less diverse, Columbia lost population, new data shows
Ellicott City bucked a trend seen in many places across Maryland, where gains in the Hispanic population offset losses in white and Black populations.
Ellicott City bucked a trend seen in many places across Maryland, where gains in the Hispanic population offset losses in white and Black populations.
7 things to do in Howard County: Outdoor movies, bike rides and pirate fun
If you’re looking for outdoor activities to do this week, from seeing Vance Joy at Merriweather to the Main Street Music Fest, we’ve got you covered.
Old Ellicott City on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
We set out to find dumplings in Howard County. We found a new obsession.
We set out to eat dumplings in Howard County, a hot spot for Asian dishes, and visited three very different places.
A selection of dumplings from Tea Horse, a Sichuan-style restaurant located in Ellicott City.
Columbia is good for families. But can it draw more young professionals?
Columbia is regularly named one of the country’s best places to raise a family. It hasn’t, however, made as clear of a pitch to millennials and Gen Zers.
Young professionals shoot baskets at a networking event at GameOn Bar + Arcade in Columbia on Aug. 22, 2024.
Finally, some answers: What caused Howard County’s school bus crisis last year
After thousands of Howard County students were stranded without bus service last August, people wanted answers. Now, a year later, there are some.
Howard County is the only large school district in Maryland that doesn’t have its own bus fleet, the audit noted.
7 things to do in Howard County, from pumpkin patches to seeing Kygo
As summer winds down and temperatures dip to around 60 in the morning, fall activities are starting to gear up in Howard County.
As summer winds down and temperatures dip to around 60 in the morning, fall activities are starting to gear up in Howard County.
Howard County residents band together to protest chemical company
The advocacy group, Stop Grace Plastic Burning Project — made up of Columbia residents who live near the W.R. Grace headquarters — are holding a protest to stop the chemical company from building a pilot plastics recycling plant.
Protesters stand outside the W.R. Grace & Co. headquarters in Columbia on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Residents are protesting the company’s plan to build a pilot plastics recycling plant close to their homes.
7 things to do in Howard County, from celebrating Grandparents Day to seeing The Killers
Seven things to do in Howard County from Sept. 5 to Sept 11.
Brandon Flowers, lead singer of The Killers, performs with the band at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 14, 2024.
New recovery home seeks to help women in Howard County, especially those who are pregnant
Highland House, a 14-bed recovery home for women, has been assisting clients since this past spring. It places an emphasis on assisting those who are pregnant.
Bernard Gyebi-Foster poses for a portrait at Highland House in Highland, Maryland, on Aug. 20, 2024.
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