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The Merriweather Arts and Culture Center is hosting its annual fundraiser, MACC Bash, to support the organization’s community and educational programming.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a Merriweather fundraiser to trail biking
Here are some things to do in Howard County, including Trans Day of Visibility and the MACC Bash at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Rep. Clay Higgins (R., La.), right, moves to remove protester Jake Burdett, in blue, during a news conference as Rep. Lauren Boebert (R., Colo.) was speaking about the World Health Organization on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 .
Progressive ‘troublemaker’ charged with stealing immigration files from law firm
The theft impacts three green card applicants, setting one case back six months, the law firm says.
The Dali crew is still in Baltimore, one year after the Key Bridge disaster
Even though the Dali cargo ship left Baltimore last June, more than half of its crew members have stayed to be available for investigations related to the Key Bridge disaster one year ago.
The Bob and Ronna Group’s office in Ellicott City.
Class action lawsuit claims Howard, Anne Arundel real estate businesses operated kickback scheme
A prominent Maryland real estate team and its affiliates face a class action lawsuit in Baltimore County, alleging they participated in a kickback scheme.
Open hotel door.
To combat sex trafficking, Howard County weighs a ban on hourly room rentals
Howard County Council is weighing a ban on hourly room rentals in an effort to curb human trafficking and prostitution.
The exterior of the AMC movie theater at the Mall in Columbia on 2/13/23.
7 things to do in Howard County, from blanket-knitting to a musical ‘Little Women’
A lecture at the library, a trivia night, “Little Women,” and more things to do in Howard County this week.
Howard County’s population grew by about 2,000 in 2024.
Population growth picks up again in Howard County
Howard County’s population growth showed signs of rebounding in 2024, after slowing nearly every year since 2016.
From left, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Sens Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, and Rep. Sarah Elfreth hold a hybrid town hall to hear how elected leaders are fighting back against the Trump administration, held at Howard Community College in Columbia, Md. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Exasperated federal workers take aim at Trump administration: ‘Impeach them all’
A packed crowd erupted in applause Tuesday evening as Maryland lawmakers took the stage at Howard Community College for a town hall addressing their fight against President Donald Trump’s administration.
An open house event for the "Concept House" near Towson in November 2024.
The house that Second Chance built — for its founder
Second Chance, a nonprofit, helped transform its founder Mark Foster’s Baltimore County $375,000 property, and then bought it from him for $1.5 million.
David Yungmann at the Howard County Council Office in Ellicott City.
Howard County’s only elected Republican will move on soon
After seven years in office, David Yungmann said he’s ready to step back from public life and refocus on his real estate career.
The Mall in Columbia shopping mall on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Man sentenced to 7 years for secretly filming, stealing intimate photos and videos from 37 women
A Howard County court sentenced Delano G. Draine, 44, to 24 years in prison with all but seven years suspended after he pleaded guilty to secretly recording and stealing intimate media from 37 women.
Songwriter Kyshona will perform a special family-friendly show at Merriweather Arts and Cultural Center in Columbia on Friday, Feb. 26, 2025.
7 things to do in Howard County: A disco night, songwriting showcase and more
There’s plenty to do, from a disco revival night for adults to a family friendly musical showcase for students.
People gather for a federal workers career fair in Howard County on Feb. 26, 2025.
Maryland’s displaced federal workers pack job fair as Trump, Musk slash government
Hundreds of federal workers packed a job fair in Howard County Tuesday night to rehearse in mock interviews, pose for professional headshots and adapt their often lengthy resumes for the private sector.
Homes and businesses line Main Street in Historic Ellicott City, which experienced severe and deadly flash floods in 2016 and 2018, prompting county officials to invest millions in a plan to divert floodwaters from the old mill town.
The rising cost of preventing disastrous floods in Old Ellicott City
Howard County’s most expensive public project, Ellicott City flood mitigation, is overbudget at more than $153 million and counting.
Police said the investigation is ongoing, but they believe the suspect lived in the home with the two victims, his grandparents.
Man arrested after his grandparents killed in Columbia domestic shooting
Police identified DiAngelo Smith, 33, as the suspect in the domestic killing of two people in Columbia.
The Iron Bridge Wine Co. in Columbia currently has a Class D liquor license, which allows sales for both on- and off-premises consumption, but co-owner Steve Wecker wants to experiment with shipping a selection of wine bottles to clients’ homes.
Should Howard County expand liquor laws for movie theaters and taverns? State lawmakers are considering it
Maryland lawmakers are weighing an expansion to Howard County’s liquor laws that would pave the way for movie theaters to serve alcohol as well as for licensed taverns to offer delivery service.
Shooting in Southeast Baltimore leaves one man dead
Baltimore Police officers responded to a report of a shooting around 3:30 p.m. in the 6100 block of Plantview Way, a residential block just east of the Canton industrial area.
Beverly White-Seals, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Howard County, announced that she will retire from her role later this year after 13 years of dedicated service to the organization.
Beverly White-Seals, a longtime fundraiser for Howard County causes, is retiring
Beverly White-Seals has served on 20 nonprofit boards across the region and for the last 13 years ran the Community Foundation of Howard County. Now she’s retiring.
A song sparrow in the snow.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a backyard bird count to a singles book swap
Howard County has plenty of activities this week following the Super Bowl excitement.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, right, shakes hands with former Sen. Larry Young at the Maryland State House in Annapolis on Wednesday.
Howard County rolls out hotline, resources for federal workers amid Trump cuts
Amid the Trump administration’s plan to dramatically reduce and reshape the federal workforce, Howard County is standing up resources for residents who are feeling the pinch.
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