Columbia Association: Foam Rolling 101

Foam rolling is a wonderful, easy-to-do technique that offers benefits both pre- and post-workout. No, we're not talking about the kind ...

Columbia Association: The Best Quotes About Being A Parent

There's no doubt that being a parent is the hardest (and most rewarding job) many of us have ever had.

Face Mask Mandate Dropped Inside HoCo Government Buildings

Starting Tuesday, face masks will no longer be required when people are inside Howard County government buildings.

Columbia Association: The Mind-Body Benefits Of Pilates

You've likely heard of the core-strengthening, posture-enhancing powers of Pilates. Is it really all it's cracked up to be? The short an ...

Feed The Green Bin Program Expands In Howard County

The Feed the Green Bin food scrap curbside collection program will be expanding in Howard County to eventually serve more than 34,000 homes.

Wolves Ice Hockey Team Holds Skating Benefit on Tuesday, Feb. 15

Benefit at Color Burst Ice Rink in Downtown Columbia for Columbia Community Care includes raffle of club seats to Capitals-Hurricanes game

'Evening In The Stacks' Library Fundraiser Rescheduled To May

The Howard County Library System's annual Evening in the Stacks fundraiser has been bumped to May due to the latest COVID surge.

Columbia Association: COVID-19 Safety Updates

See the latest announcement from Columbia Association.

Columbia Association: Ways To Celebrate Black History Month In Columbia

Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the Black experience of the past, present and future. This kind of recognition is c ...

Columbia Association: What Moms Should Know About Postnatal Fitness

Ready to return to your pre-baby fitness levels?

First Youth Cricket Pitch To Be Built In Columbia

Howard County's first youth cricket pitch to be built at Lake Elkhorn Middle School will be the 6th cricket pitch in the county.

Columbia Association: Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities To Help Beautify Columbia

Spring is quickly approaching, and CA is gearing up for the new season with a number of volunteer opportunities to beautify Columbia.

Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drives Near Columbia

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.

Columbia Association: Benefits Of Practicing Yoga On A Balance Board

Yoga is one of the best ways around to improve your balance, strength and focus. When you practice on a balance board, those benefits mu ...

Columbia Association: Update On Symphony Woods Agreement

Columbia Association (CA) continues to work diligently to ensure all open space is being used in ways that protect, respect and sustain ...

Color Burst Ice Rink To Stay Open Longer This Winter

Color Burst Ice Rink in downtown Columbia will remain open longer in 2022. Masks are required.

Columbia Association: 4 Exercises To Prevent Butt Amnesia

When we first covered “butt amnesia” on the CA Fit blog, it raised a lot of interest — and additional questions!

Red Cross Declares ‘Blood Crisis’; Where To Donate In Columbia

Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in Maryland to delay blood transfusions for those who need them.

Columbia To Celebrate MLK Jr. Day As Other Cities Mobilize

While events are planned virtually in HoCo, other cities are opting not to celebrate in 2022 to take a stand in support of voting rights.

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day Virtually, Celebrate Award Winners In HoCo

A virtual celebration Sunday honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; people can participate in a “Day of Service Across Howard County" Monday.

Columbia Association: How To Elevate Your Bedtime Stories

Let's be real: Coming up with bedtime stories night after night is no easy task. How do you keep it fresh and interesting? And big yikes ...

What's Open, Closed In Columbia On Martin Luther King Jr. Day

See how the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday will affect services across Howard County.

Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood: Red Cross

Red Cross blood donors will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl.

Columbia Association: Improve Your Wellbeing With CA's Mind-Body Workshops

If there's anything the past two years have taught us, it's that self-care is essential to showing up as the strongest, healthiest versi ...

1st Baby Of The New Year Arrives At HCGH, Given Special Name

The first baby born in 2022 at Howard County General Hospital arrived shortly after 3 a.m.

Columbia Association: Stay Warm And Save Money This Winter

There are only so many layers we can pile on and so many blankets we can snuggle under before the heat gets turned on. Winter temperatur ...

Share Your Snow Photos From Columbia For A Winter Storm Gallery

Send us your snow photos taken in Columbia and across Howard County for Patch's winter storm gallery.

What’s Open, Closed On New Year’s Day 2022 In Columbia

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

Rehab 2 Perform Takes Physical Therapy To New Levels

The staff at Rehab 2 Perform are able to provide a comprehensive and current approach to physical therapy.

Columbia Association: What's Next For The FY23 Budget Process

As you may know, CA is in the midst of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget process. This can be an unfamiliar and complex process for a lot ...

Merry Mulch Program Keeps Live Christmas Trees Out Of Landfill

The Merry Mulch program will accept live Christmas trees now through Jan. 15 for recycling as a way to keep them out of the landfill.

Columbia Association: Are You Walking Correctly?

There's no doubt we've been a bit cooped up in recent times (to say the least!). And in the chilly winter months, it can be hard to moti ...

Columbia Association: The Basics Of Warrior 2 Pose

Like all the warrior poses, Warrior 2 is undeniably fierce…but there's so much more than meets the eye here.

Columbia Association: COVID-19 Safety Updates

See the latest announcement from Columbia Association.

Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood Near Columbia: Red Cross

Red Cross blood donors will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl.

Senior Center Expansion Groundbreaking Celebrated In HoCo

The newly named Dr. Edward L. Cochran East Columbia 50+ Center will offer users almost 30,000 square feet.

Columbia Association: Positive Outcomes In Symphony Woods

Symphony Woods is considered by many to be a significant asset for all of the Columbia community. Columbia Association (CA) has worked d ...

Columbia Association: Winter Weather Prep: How Open Space Keeps Columbia Safe

The Open Space team is making their list and checking it twice to make sure CA's facilities and pathways are ready for any wintry mix in ...

Columbia Association: What Parents Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids

We here at CA know the importance of health and wellness in this community. Now that kiddos in the 5-11 age group are getting fully vacc ...

County Exec Ball To Serve As First Vice President Of State Group

Maryland Association of Counties has elected its first vice president - Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.