🌱 Patch AM: Could you represent Columbia on Howard County’s Police Accountability Board?

Coming up: 📚🎒 Support Our Community with Jumpers Project! 💜 on the Columbia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Passing Stopped School Bus Can Bring Big Fine For Howard County Drivers

Make time for After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class on the Columbia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Honors 4 Howard Co. Residents, Other Victims

Make time for KIDZAFEST " Dance-a-palooza on the Columbia Patch calendar

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Honors 4 Howard Co. Residents, Other Victims

Leaders will hold the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor the 4 Howard Co. residents, as well as other victims, who died that day.

🌱 Patch AM: Help Needed As Supplies 'Critically Low' At Pet Food Bank

And check out Safety & The Disability Community on the Columbia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: New Acting Police Chief Named For Howard County

Coming up: Safety & The Disability Community on the Columbia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Roggenart To Open New Headquarters, Central Commissary In Columbia

Happening soon: MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House on the Columbia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Back to School Bash and 12 more events

Spotted on the Columbia calendar: MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House

AAA Locations Are Collecting Back-to-School Supplies Until August 27

AAA Partners With Preston Mitchum, Jr. Foundation for Back-to-School Drive to Benefit Students in Region

Nominate A Citizen Soldier For Parade Grand Marshal Honor

Nominations are being accepted today for a citizen soldier to serve as the grand marshal of the Howard County Veterans Day Parade.

Cooling Centers Open As Heat Blankets Howard County

Residents are encouraged to seek refuge at one of several cooling centers located across Howard County during the heat advisory.

6 New Pickleball Courts Open In Marriottsville

Howard County now boasts 28 county-owned pickleball courts with the opening of six new spots in at Alpha Ridge Park.

Lighted Skatepark, Pickleball Courts, Basketball Courts Unveiled At Park

Officials unveiled the newest additions to Blandair Regional Park - West in Columbia, including a lighted skatepark and pickleball courts.

Fin Fabrics Opens in Columbia

From Private Collection to Public Store: Fin Fabrics Opens Its Doors

Ice Cream, Concerts, Crafts, Face Painting At Series Of Special Events

Columbia Village Centers is hosting seasonal events at six sites that include an ice cream social, concerts, kids crafts and more.

Local Business Spotlight: VivaVets Animal Hospital

Delivering compassionate veterinary care and supporting the health of beloved pets.

Local Business Spotlight: Glass Doctor Home+Business

Providing glass repair and replacement services for homes and businesses.

Outdoor Swimming Pools Open Soon For The Summer In Columbia

If you're needing a refreshing dip to beat the heat, here's when outdoor swimming pools in Columbia and elsewhere will open for the season.

Volunteers Needed To Become Certified Tree Savers

Howard County offers training for volunteers to become certified tree savers and help save native trees from being strangled by vines.

Today is Earth Day: Replace a Car Battery. Help Replant a Forest.

AAA Launches 15th Annual ‘Batteries for Trees’ Campaign

Road Closure, Detour In Place Weekdays In Columbia

Drivers should be aware of a detour in place and a road closure at a busy intersection in Columbia for a sewer service extension project.

Proposed Splash Park Would Replace Existing Community Pool

A proposed full-scale splash park in Columbia would need to replace one of the 23 outdoor pools. But which one? Residents can weigh in.

New Park Includes Multigenerational Playground, Natural Turf Fields

Officials broke ground on a new park this week, which will feature a pavilion, 2 lighted basketball courts, natural turf fields and more.

No Kings Protest Planned In Howard County Saturday

A No Kings rally and march will be held Saturday in Columbia starting at 1 p.m.

Repairs Lead To Library Branch Closing For Two Days

A HoCo library branch's HVAC system underwent repairs this week after employees suspected CO poisoning in 2025.

These Are The Top 25 Best Places To Live In Maryland, New Ranking Says

Niche's 2026 Best Places to Live ranking includes 230 cities and 18,000 towns, suburbs and neighborhoods.

'Happiest Cities In U.S.' List Includes This Howard Co. Community

A town in Howard County has been ranked in the top 15 for "Happiest Cities in the U.S.," according to a personal finance outlet.

Family Of Autistic Man Shot By Cops Feels Traumatized

Following a news conference by county officials, the family of Alex LaMorie who was fatally shot by police have spoken out.

Stabbing Victim's Loved Ones Create GoFundMe For Funeral Expenses

Jaelon "Jae" Minor was found fatally stabbed Feb. 22 in his apartment. His loved ones have created a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.

Therapy Pony Suffers Medical Emergency, Community Rallies Around Owners

Cash the beloved pony has healed hearts and taught children to ride. A GoFundMe has been created to help with his emergency medical bills.

Proposed Ice Rink, Athletic Center Meeting Allows Residents To Weigh In

Residents can express their views about the Meadowbrook Athletic Center Expansion Project​ that includes an ice skating rink.

Illegal Feet Sniffing | School Shooting | Monks End Peace Walk: MD News

22 Sex Abuse Charges Dropped | Machete Attack | Embattled School Leader Fired | Man Charged With Sniffing Feet | Skimmers At MD Gas Stations

Husband Kills Wife | Power Tool Attack In Elevator | Road Rage Attack: MD Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Maryland.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Columbia? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Columbia and Howard County.

Community Garden Plots Available To Groups At Freetown Farm

Apply now for one of several community garden plots available at Freetown Farm, located in Columbia.

What's Open, Closed On New Year's Day 2026 In Columbia

See how the New Year's holiday will affect government offices, transportation schedules and library hours in Howard County.

Urgent Care Returns to Former Pet+ER Location: VivaVets Animal Hospital Now Open

Bridging the gap between your family vet and the ER with Sunday hours, walk-in availability, and transparent pricing for Columbia pets.

Recycle Live Christmas Trees Through County's Merry Mulch Program

Residents are reminded they can recycle live Christmas trees through Howard County's Merry Mulch program.

Food Drive Saturday Supports Food Insecure Families

Howard County leaders are hosting a non-perishable food drive Saturday to support food insecure families. There are 5 drop-off locations.

Beds Added To Grassroots Emergency Shelter, Officials Break Ground On Another Shelter

Just in time for winter, Grassroots Crisis Intervention has added beds to its emergency shelter while officials broke ground on a 2nd site.

Become an AFS Host Family: Share Your Life, Shape a Future

Become a host family with AFS-USA and make a global connection that will last a lifetime.

No more waiting in line at UPS or Post Office; Cinch Returns is here!

Cinch Returns is here to take the hassle out of those pesky package returns so you can spend more time on the things you love.

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