Howard County

Happy holidays! 2024 ends this week, and if you’re looking for events to ring in the new year, Howard County has you covered.

Former Columbia resident Rev. Floyd Shaffer is remembered by some as the “clown father” of Christian clown ministry, a niche form of outreach that blends liturgy with laughter.

After a recent letter from Howard County Executive Calvin Ball called for unity at Howard Community College, the school’s faculty union agrees with the sentiment — and wants to reach a historic first contract agreement.

An Ellicott City woman pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling more than $1 million from a real estate agency and using the funds to pay for vacations, Taylor Swift tickets and more, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office.

From a spooky Christmas event to a cocktail crawl, here are seven things you can do in Howard County for the week ending Christmas Day.

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.

The trial in Howard County Circuit Court ended with what is believed to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in county history.

Malone, a Democrat, represented Baltimore and Howard counties from 1995 to 2014. He died on Monday of brain cancer at age 67.

Howard County’s coziest spots for the best cups of coffee.

Howard County has added 20 more beds to its emergency shelter ahead of the winter months. The expansion comes at a time when advocates say the demand for shelter space is rising in Howard County.

Modest requirements to incorporate a handful of PSH units will not bring about the “collapse of the industry," say the president and CEO of Health Care for the Homeless and president of HCH Real Estate Co.

Summer McKinny is the Howard County doll that was crowned 2025 American Girl of the Year.

While state education leaders are on board with Gov. Wes Moore’s plan to pause more collaboration time for teachers, which they see as fiscally responsible, some educators are worried about the impact on their already time-consuming jobs.

Four years after awarding $50 million to Howard County-based Enterprise Community Partners, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a second major donation of $65 million to the nationwide nonprofit focused on affordable housing.

If you’re a Columbia dater who’s endlessly swiping left and going on dates that seem to lead nowhere, there’s probably a reason for that.

Krispy Kreme is offering its annual “Day of the Dozens” deal Thursday for in-shop and drive-thru purchases.

This luxurious home in Clarksville’s Twelve Hills Community is located on nearly 3.5 acres of wooded land, offering access to nature and plenty of privacy.

Between Breakfast with Santa and Frozen Fest, there are several things to do in Howard County from Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Aesthetically pleasing photo shoots are out and awkward is in.

The Howard County Police Department is investigating after an unidentified pedestrian was killed in a collision while crossing the street.