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Howard County

    For sale: Stunning contemporary retreat in Woodmark
    This contemporary home in Howard County stands out for its one-of-a-kind interiors, high-end updates and beautiful outdoor areas.
    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.
    A photograph of Roseann Sturtz displayed during a press conference regarding the closing of her 1975 homicide case as seen on March 11th, 2025 in Ellicott City, MD.
    Howard police solve 50-year cold case after killer confesses to strangling Roseann Sturtz
    Howard County Police Department solved its second-oldest cold case, a 1975 homicide, the department announced on Tuesday, giving closure to a family nearly 50 years after losing their loved one.
    Lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes at Eggspectation, which opened in Columbia March 4, 2025.
    Eggspectation opens in Columbia’s Merriweather District
    This is the chain’s first restaurant in Howard County since the 2023 closure of Eggspectation in Ellicott City.
    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.
    A tracked image of the Milky Way Galaxy from Maryland.
    7 things to do in Howard County: A scavenger hunt, stargazing party and more
    Seven things to do in Howard County from March 6 through 12.
    The Howard County Board of Education approved the school system’s approximately $1.26 billion operating budget for next school year.
    Howard County school budget adds athletic trainers after basketball player paralyzed
    The inclusion of additional athletic trainers was among nearly 20 budget amendments approved last week, putting the school system’s funding request $107.3 million above what the county is required to pay.
    Shamieka Preston, joined by other community members, speaks at a rally at the George Howard Building in a last-ditch effort to win council members’ support for CB-11-2025.
    Howard County rejects zoning change to stop Columbia recycling plant
    The Howard County Council voted down a proposed zoning change that would have stopped W.R. Grace from adding a pilot plastic recycling plant to its Columbia headquarters.
    Pappardelle bolognese from Facci Ristorante in Ellicott City.
    Howard County is a pasta lover’s paradise
    These restaurants in Ellicott City and Columbia are sure to meet your pasta needs (and make you very full).
    2nd teenager dies after double shooting near the Mall in Columbia, police say
    A 15-year-old who was shot near the Mall in Columbia has been pronounced dead, per Howard County Police.
    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.
    The W.R. Grace & Co. headquarters in Columbia.
    Councilwoman moves to block pilot plastic recycling plant in Columbia. Will she succeed?
    Howard County Councilwoman Deb Jung has proposed a zoning change that would block W.R. Grace’s proposal for a pilot plastic recycling plant at its Columbia headquarters. Opponents applaud the effort, but some worry that it amounts to “spot zoning.”
    Gregory Der, Howard County Police Chief, holds up a photo of a suspect wanted in the 2024 Columbia Mall shooting during a press conference where he discusses recent crime on February 27, 2025.
    Howard County Police roll out safety plan after recent shootings in Columbia mall area
    Howard County officials have announced a number of safety measures after recent fatal shootings in and near The Mall of Columbia.
    For sale: This Clarksville home sits on nearly 4 acres surrounded by nature
    This five-bedroom, five-bathroom Clarksville home has distinct features and an attractive floor plan.
    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.
    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.
    Zūm, a California based tech company, handles 230 of Howard County Public Schools’ roughly 500 school bus routes.
    Howard County Zūm school bus drivers vote to unionize
    The 300 drivers, trainers and bus attendants work for a contractor for the Howard County Public School System.
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