Most Resources for Pet Professionals are Applicable for Others!

Here is one: day two of a free conference.

Most Resources for Pet Professionals are also Great for Families!

Here is one.

Community Foundation of Howard County to recognize philanthropists at annual dinner

Annual dinner to be held on Nov. 16 at Turf Valley

Obesity is Putting More People at Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

Doctors are seeing an increase in the number of patients with fatty liver disease. A Columbia liver specialist explains the link to obesity.

Advanced Treatments Give Long-Lasting Relief from Hemorrhoid Symptoms

The discomfort of hemorrhoids should not be a permanent part of your life. New treatments can relieve or eliminate hemorrhoid symptoms.

Kate's Blog on Health and Spirituality

Can You Think Your Way to Better Health? By Steven Salt

Ribbon Cut On Emergency Department Improvements At Howard County General Hospital

County funding supports behavioral health needs, pediatric health at Howard County General Hospital.

Walmart Salutes American Manufacturers, Continues Push for Policy Action to Address Barriers to U.S. Manufacturing Growth

Walmart celebrates "U.S. Manufacturing Day"

OX Orthodontix Recognizes National Orthodontic Health Month Events

Columbia/Ellicott City/ Clarksville/River Hill Orthodontist Plans National Orthodontic Health Month Events; Advice on healthy Halloween

Kate's Blog on Health and Spirituality

The (spiritual) limits to technology, by Eric Nelson

Walmart Announces $5 million Commitment for Hurricane Maria Relief

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation commit up to $5 million in cash and product to assist Puerto Rico with recovery efforts

The future of transportation is “Complete Streets”

HoCoMDcc blog provides context for current transportation issues including Gov. Hogan's highway proposals and changes in HoCo rapid transit.

Nightmare Graphics Inks Deal To Be Exclusive Outfitter Of Wilde Lake High School

Howard County-based company led by former student to begin outfitting all athletic teams in winter 2017.

How Jewelry can Help Save the Ocean

Beautiful bracelets made of trash. . . .

Howard County is a bicycling community – There are many ways to join in the fun.

HoCoMdcc reports on bicycling events coming up, organizations devoted to cycling, and changes to support a more walkable bikeable community.

Movie Review: Underdog, Saving the World One Paw at a Time

The original story with John Belushi and Samantha Bee! Great for the family.

Movie review: The Truth about Cats and Dogs

Predictable movie but unforgettable dog (big dog!). For the entire family.

Movie Review: A Fish Called Wanda

A classic slapstick movie about a fish - and about three little dogs.

Substance abuse is prevalent in Howard County. What are we doing about it?

HoCoMdcc presents a primer on the extant of drug use and addiction in Howard County, and what treatment and recovery support is available .

Because of Harvey. And Irma.

Reading Buddy will give you an idea of what it is like to live through and after a hurricane. . . .for a boy and his dog.

Discover Downtown Columbia 5K Set for September 10

The course crosses the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Kate's Blog on Health and Spirituality

Football and God’s defensive line of protection, by Thomas (Tim) Mitchinson

Winter Growth - The Story Behind the Name

Winter Growth developed from a vision of a community of people caring for and about each other.

Voices 21: Announcing Auditions

Voices 21 choir choral music audition auditions soprano tenor bass

Part-time Job Openings

Part-time Jobs: Special Events Coordinator; Administrative Assistant

'Excite Columbia' Citizens Academy Returns This Fall

The free three-week program provides an in-depth view of how CA operates and serves the community; it starts Oct. 3.

Save the date: Experts to discuss enhancing Columbia’s older neighborhoods on Oct. 25

This event tackles both the challenges and the opportunities for renewing older neighborhoods.

HoCoMDcc blog: How government and nonprofit services came to be in Howard County

Forty-six years ago, as rural Howard County was being inundated by Columbia, a three-day charrette was held to consider human service needs.

The Arc of Howard County is Looking for Volunteers

Visitors, monitors, hobbyists and sign language teach sought

Public Invited To Comment On Columbia Association Budget

The Columbia Association is in the process of drafting its budgets for the next two-year budget cycle.

CarneyKelehan attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers 2018

Publication honors Kevin Kelehan and Tom Meachum

New date: Oceania CultureFest celebrates Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands on Oct. 22 in Ellicott City

An afternoon of displays, dance performances, music, activities for children, demonstrations and other cultural arts.

Northrop Team of Long & Foster adopts latest Matterport technology

Northrop listings will utilize the photos taken using the Matterport Pro2

Partners in Time

Experience the 1800's and 21st century simultaneously in this unique love story. Available in the," Enoch Pratt Free Library system."

Howard County General Hospital to valet park ER visitors during construction

Parking spaces outside ER entrance will be temporarily unavailable

Kate's Blog on Health and Spirituality

A letter to my goddaughter on the occasion of her First Communion, by Eric Nelson

Kate's Blog on Health and Spirituality

Expanding our definition of ‘spiritual competence’, by Eric Nelson

Columbia Events: Teen Idol Auditions, Free Fun Run/Walk at Lake Kittamaqundi, Volunteer Center's 50/50 Challenge

A roundup of notable events and activities.

Howard County has a "Dakota Access" pipeline right in our back yard

On a recent doctor visit out Dorsey Hall Dr. in Ellicott City, I discovered this sign for a pipeline managed by Colonial Pipeline Company.

Book Review: From Hoofbeats to Dogsteps (golden retrievers, gait, structure, memoir)

Lovely memoir of growing up 100 years ago, of studying gait and structure in dogs