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.

Soldier and Holocaust Survivor Al Biegel Tells His Story Tomorrow

Residences of Vantage Point hosts free program. Art talk and reminiscence about the impact of 60 years of painting is Tuesday, Oct. 24

HoCo Residents, Officials Celebrate Opening Of Family Support Center

The Family Support Center has opened in Columbia offering family centered programs at no cost to families, caregivers.

Annual Dinner And Celebration Of Philanthropy Planned For Dec. 7

The Community Foundation of Howard County's Annual Dinner and Celebration Of Philanthropy will be Dec. 7. Tickets can be bought online.

2023 Disability Awards Given To HoCo Individuals, Businesses, Organizations

Individuals, businesses and organizations were honored recently with 2023 Disability Awards from the Howard Co. Commission on Disabilities.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Series on Planning for the Future

Retirement community in Downtown Columbia presents expert advice on estate planning in free program by Matthis Law set for Oct. 31

Howard County Fire Stations Host Open Houses In October

Several Howard County fire stations will host open houses this month, starting with the station in Savage this Saturday.

Grassroots Moves 24-Hour Crisis Intervention Services to New Location

Mental health, substance use disorder, housing support and suicide prevention services move Monday to 8990 Old Annapolis Road in Columbia