Howard County, MD news- The Baltimore Banner
The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

Howard County

    Mother holding child's hand.
    To give kids their best shot, Howard County is backing family-first foster care
    The state wants to prioritize keeping foster kids with family. This Howard County program could help.
    From left, Brian Saval, Mike Pastore Sr. and Paul Saval in front of Pastore's.
    Saval Foods acquires Pastore’s in local food service shakeup
    The two distributors combined have about 220 years of experience in the Baltimore area.
    The W.R. Grace & Co. headquarters in Columbia.
    Despite outcry, Maryland approves Columbia plastics plant for company with toxic past
    The Maryland Department of the Environment has approved an air quality permit for W.R. Grace to build a pilot plastics recycling plant at its Columbia headquarters.
    Grace Kubofcik.
    If you ran for office in Howard County, you knew Grace Kubofcik
    Kubofcik, who also loved spending time with family and doting on her grandchildren, died June 9 of a pulmonary blood clot. She was 83.
    Valerie McNeal.
    Ellicott City realtor Valerie McNeal helped Black families build generational wealth
    Valerie McNeal, a beloved Ellicott City realtor, died May 27 of breast cancer. She was 59.
    ICE agents are clashing with residents, putting local police in the middle
    The tensions surfacing in the Baltimore area are unlikely to ease anytime soon.
    For sale: Luxurious home with a beautiful backyard in Clarksville
    This Clarksville home offers five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and more than 13,000 square feet of attractive living space.
    Juneteenth at the Lakefront is taking place in Downtown Columbia beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from Juneteenth celebrations to a butterfly walk
    Events in Howard County, including Juneteenth, LakeFest Weekend, a Butterfly Walk and more.
    The Howard County Council’s chamber, known as the Banneker Room, inside the George Howard government building in Ellicott City.
    ‘Time for a new generation of leaders’: Meet the early candidates for Howard County Council
    These candidates are running for Howard County Council in the 2026 election.
    For sale: Contemporary home with an outdoor oasis in Ellicott City
    Designed by renowned local architect Craig L. Stewart and built in 1991 by GYC Homes, this Ellicott City home has a beautiful outdoor space.
    Felicia Novotny Davis’ neighborhood in Columbia, Md. on Monday, June 9, 2025. in Columbia, Md. on Monday, June 9, 2025.
    Buying a house in Howard County? You may be waiting a while
    Healthy real estate markets typically have about a six-month supply of homes at any given time. Howard County has just a few weeks’ worth.
    Howard Public Library mascot Booker the Owl greets attendees at the Howard County Library System’s 2025 Battle of the Books on April 25, 2025, at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia.
    Howard County adults are (finally) getting their own ‘Battle of the Books’
    Howard County’s wildly popular reading competition, “Battle of the Books,” has been a hallmark event for fifth graders since 2008. This fall, adults will have the opportunity to compete in their own version.
    Howard County students, parents and community members packed the Board of Education Thursday afternoon looking to save funding for several district programs and positions.
    Howard County school board eliminates third grade orchestra, makes other cuts despite public pleas
    Cuts to the orchestra program were among the difficult choices that the Howard County school board made to close a budget gap.
    Kimco Realty, a New York-based retail real estate company that purchased seven of Columbia’s 10 village centers in 2002, wants to revitalize the Hickory Ridge Village Center.
    A Columbia village center needs a facelift. No one agrees on what that means.
    Kimco, a New York-based company that owns seven of Columbia’s 10 village centers, wants to revitalize the Hickory Ridge location, but the community can’t agree on what redevelopment should look like.
    Henry and Ilean Johnson, 64 and 60, dance in between rounds of Midnight Mini Golf at Columbia SportsPark held by the Columbia Association on Friday, Aug. 23rd, 2024.
    7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Savage Bluegrass Festival to yoga in the park
    Events in Howard County, including Savage Bluegrass Festival, Yoga in the Park, Midnight Mini Golf at Columbia SportsPark and more.
    Howard County Police officer, man with spear identified in deadly shooting
    Authorities on Wednesday identified a Howard County Police officer and the Columbia man he shot during a fatal encounter involving a spear this week.
    Del. Jessica Feldmark, a Democrat who previously worked in Howard County government, is launching a run for county executive in 2026.
    Del. Jessica Feldmark is running for Howard County executive in 2026
    Del. Jessica Feldmark, a Democrat, is launching a campaign for Howard County executive in 2026.
    Man wielding a ‘spear’ shot by police in Howard County
    Police said they believe the man, who they have not identified, stabbed his 26-year-old brother inside a residence in the area of Carters Lane and Oakland Mills Road.
    The Maryland State Police logo.
    One dead, several injured in I-95 crash involving Maryland state trooper
    The crash occurred at around 2:02 a.m. when a Jeep Cherokee struck an on-duty state trooper’s vehicle, leading to a multi-vehicle crash.
    Labubus, a plush toy by the Chinese collectible company Pop Mart, have grown in popularity since their launch in 2019.
    Labubus are invading Maryland. What to know about the cute, creepy little monsters.
    Labubus, a plush toy by the Chinese collectible company Pop Mart, have started popping up everywhere. Here’s what’s behind the craze.
    Load More Stories
    Oh no!

    Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.