16 CPR & First Aid In Youth Sports Training Kits Donated In Howard Co.

Sixteen CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports training kits recently were donated to the MD State Youth Soccer Association to help protect kids.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts "Joy of Art III" Resident Art Show

Exhibition at retirement community in Downtown Columbia is open April 13 and 14

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Columbia?

Whether you're attending solar eclipse viewing events or watching at home, here's how to view the rare celestial event.

Howard County Community Ranked Among Best Cities In U.S. To Raise Family

This Howard County community has been included in a ranking of the best cities to raise a family and to live in the U.S.

7 MD Communities Among Best Places To Live In America In New Report

A Maryland city claimed a spot in the top 10 on a Best Cities To Live In America ranking, and other communities made the list.

Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Columbia, When To See It

Whether you're attending solar eclipse viewing events or watching at home, here's how to view the rare celestial event.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Rolls Into The Mall In Columbia

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be rolling into The Mall in Columbia on March 30, bringing exclusive toys, treats and collectables.

Vantage Point Hosts Seminar on Planning for the Future on Thursday

Free event provides important insights into how to make the best decision for you and your family about retirement living options

HoCo Holocaust Remembrance Committee Hosts Essay, Poem, Art Contest

Students in grades 7th through 12th are invited to participate in a Holocaust essay, poem and art contest with a March 15 deadline.

17 AED SaveStations Designed To Save Lives Installed At Howard County Parks

Howard County officials will install 17 new AED SaveStations at parks across the county. They're designed to save lives during a SCA event.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Start This Year? Things To Know In MD

When does daylight saving time 2024 start? Here's how Marylanders can get their bodies adjusted to the time change.

Input Sought From Public About Proposed Library Central Branch

The community can attend a series of in-person and virtual meetings to provide input about a proposed central branch of the library.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Seminar on Planning for the Future

Presentation includes Retirement Living Options to help you make the best decision for you and your family

MD Has 2 Of The 25 Healthiest Counties In The U.S., New Study Says

MarketWatch ranked 576 U.S. counties across multiple health measures, with 2 Maryland counties landing in the top No. 25 nationally.

Program Launched In Howard County To Help Students Experiencing Homelessness

A program has been launched in HoCo to help students experiencing homelessness. Nearly 500 HCPSS kids experienced homelessness in 2022.

Retirement Community Supports Food Bank With Bag Collection Initiative

A group of volunteers living at Residences at Vantage Point are helping out the local food bank and keeping bags out of the landfill.

Interfaith Advisory Council Created In Howard County To Combat Hate

The Interfaith Advisory Council has been created to combat religious intolerance and includes 16 members chosen from the community.

Loon Trapped On Frozen Pond Rescued By Howard County Bird Watchers

A loon that landed on a private pond became stranded on the ice where it could have been killed by predators until bird watchers saved him.

Public Can Vote On Design Of Howard County's New Flag

The public can vote to help choose the design of Howard County's new flag. The current flag design is more than 50 years old.

Residences at Vantage Point Collects 100,000 Bags for CAC Food Bank

Over 80 "Bag Ladies and Gentlemen" at retirement community in Downtown Columbia have been making a difference one bag at a time since 2020

What's Open, Closed In Columbia On MLK Jr. Day 2024

Patch has the scoop on what's open and closed, and when trash will be collected this week, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Roads, Parks Remain Closed In HoCo Due To Storm Damage: Official

As of Wednesday afternoon, four roads and three parks remained closed in Howard County after a storm rolled through the state Tuesday.

2023 Maryland Sustainable Growth Award Goes To Howard County

Howard County has received the 2023 Maryland Sustainable Growth Award in the preservation/conservation category for its pilot program.

What's Open, Closed On New Year's Day 2024 In Columbia

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

Patapsco Crossing community gives back year-round

Miller & Smith Champions Cultural Diversity through Support for Sharavathi Kannada Balaga

Sidewalk Access Affected By Storm Water Pond Repairs

A sidewalk will be temporarily closed while crews work on repairing a storm water management pond in Columbia starting in January.

What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2023 In Columbia

Patch has the latest closings and trash collection adjustment in Howard County for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Expungement Clinic, Community Resource Fair Dec. 9 In Howard County

The Howard County State's Attorney's Office will be hosting an expungement clinic and community resource fair this weekend.

Residences at Vantage Point Management Honored for Senior Living

Life Care Services ranked highest in resident satisfaction for dining, apartments, price, staff and activities for fifth consecutive year

Giving Machine Coming To The Mall In Columbia This Holiday Season

A Giving Machine will be at The Mall in Columbia this holiday season as part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' initiative.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Holiday Pop Up Shop on Dec. 2

Over 25 vendors will sell handmade jewelry, home decor, greeting cards, children's items and more at the retirement community's auditorium.

CA and Downtown Columbia Partnership Host Family Fun at Lakefront

Festive Friday Cocktail Crawl launches series on Dec. 1, with appetizers and drink samples featured at participating restaurants in Downtown

Centennial Park North's New Sensory Trail Loop Opens To The Community

The new sensory trail loop at Centennial Park North's playground area has opened and includes music features and sensory panels.

Festive Friday Cocktail Crawl Set for December 1 at Columbia Lakefront

CA and Downtown Columbia Partnership host family events on Dec. 8 and 15. Music, arts and crafts for children and ice sculpture featured.

Applications Being Accepted For 1st Poet Laureate Position In HoCo

Applications are being accepted for the first Poet Laureate position in Howard County. The individual will serve from April 2024-March 2026.

3rd Annual Cranksgiving Saturday To Raise Items For People In Need

The third annual Cranksgiving Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon combines bicycling with a local food drive to benefit Grassroots.

Public Forum 'Hate Has No Place' Planned For Nov. 8 In Howard County

The community's invited to attend a public forum called Hate Has No Place on Nov. 8 in Columbia.

Thanksgiving Food Drive For HoCo Families Kicks Off Nov. 2 At Mall

A Thanksgiving food drive benefitting Howard County residents will kick off Nov. 2 at The Mall in Columbia.

HoCo Purchases $415K Park Property For Ball Fields, Basketball Court

Howard County officials have purchased a $415K parcel to convert into open space with baseball fields, basketball courts and more.

Grand Marshal Named For 2023 Howard County Veterans Day Parade

Edward A. Hall has been named grand marshal of the 2023 Howard County Veterans Day Parade​, which will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 12.