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Discovery of hidden camera in dental office’s bathroom leads to suicide, legal fallout
A dentist was under investigation for installing a hidden camera in an employee bathroom when he died, locking his victims into a legal battle.
How Calvin Ball proposes to tighten Howard County’s belt amid federal, state cuts
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball unveiled a $2.3 billion operating budget proposal for the fiscal year beginning in July, recommending $100 million be trimmed from the county’s books.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball briefs the County Council on his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget on April 21, 2025.
7 things to do in Howard County, from Holi color run to Easter EGGstravaganza
Here are 7 things to do in Howard County for the week of April 10 through 16, 2025.
Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods Howard County is hosting another Holi Color Run/Walk. Participants in the 2024 event, pictured, enjoyed throwing colored dye at each other, creating a kaleidoscopic scene.
Federal workers are frustrated. Some feel better shouting from an I-95 overpass at rush hour.
Frustrated with the Trump administration, some federal workers and family members said they came to the Gorman Road overpass of I-95 looking for catharsis, community and a form of validation.
Demonstrators hold signs during a weekly protest in opposition to President Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk and the DOGE federal workforce cuts on the Gorman Road I-95 overpass in Laurel.
Condensing resumes and other job hunt tips for former Maryland federal workers
Career counselors and employers offer advice to Maryland federal workers, some of whom are returning to a crowded job market as Trump's administration dramatically scales back the size of the government.
Prospective job seekers speak with recruiters during a Federal Workers Career Fair hosted at Howard Community College in Columbia on Tuesday.
Explosions expected near Old Ellicott City for tunnel development
Blasts from ongoing Ellicott City flood mitigation projects are set to resume on or around April 14.
Starting next week, blasting will begin for a flood-diversion tunnel that's being constructed under the homes and businesses lining Main Street in Old Ellicott City.
Advocates say Howard County’s police accountability board is failing
Advocates say Howard County's police accountability board has not pushed hard enough to address apparent racial disparities in policing and failed to fulfill some of their basic duties in 2024.
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.
The Merriweather Arts and Culture Center is hosting its annual fundraiser, MACC Bash, to support the organization’s community and educational programming.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
The Bob and Ronna Group’s office in Ellicott City.
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.
Open hotel door.
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.
The exterior of the AMC movie theater at the Mall in Columbia on 2/13/23.
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.
Howard County’s population grew by about 2,000 in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
An open house event for the "Concept House" near Towson in November 2024.
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.
David Yungmann at the Howard County Council Office in Ellicott City.
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.
The Mall in Columbia shopping mall on Thursday, February 27, 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.
People gather for a federal workers career fair in Howard County on Feb. 26, 2025.
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.
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.
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