Proposed Apartments Would Replace Aging Building In Columbia

The Howard Co. Planning Board has approved the site development plan for a 76-unit apartment complex that would replace an aging building.

Columbia Wood-Processing Facility To Focus On Locally Grown Trees

Leaders recently toured the Columbia-based Cambium wood-processing facility to see how it can work with businesses and locally grown wood.

Plans For 1st Agriculture Center In Howard Co. Unveiled

Officials broke ground this week on the first agriculture center to be built in Howard County, which is named after a lifelong farmer.

Roggenart To Open New Headquarters, Central Commissary In Columbia

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro and Café has unveiled plans to open its new central commissary and headquarters in Columbia.

Giant Food Reopens Columbia Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi Bar

Giant Food celebrated its grand reopening of the Columbia store with a Ledo pizza Corner Store, a full service sushi bar and more.

Children With Autism Learn Water Safety At Columbia Swim School

Kids with autism and other disabilities can learn to swim at a HoCo facility. A mom of such a swimmer has penned a book about her son.

Loss Of Precious Pup Inspires Owners To Open Hounds Town Columbia

Jennifer and Sean Chappell lost their beloved dog Luna while away on vacation, a heartbreak that inspired them to open their own facility.

Top Places To Secure Summer Job Include Howard Co. Town

A Howard County community has placed fourth in a ranking of top towns to secure a summer job.

Uncharted Makes Waves After Opening 1st Howard Co. Store

Shoppers are flocking to Uncharted in Howard County, a store that focuses on the hottest trends and fashion-forward finds.

Ethics Violations Cited As 3 Removed From Columbia Association Board

Three members of the Columbia Association's board of directors have been removed. The board has cited ethics violations.

Howard County Becomes 1st Community Solar Developer In MD

Officials announced Tuesday that Howard County will become the first community solar developer in Maryland with 5 projects on the horizon.

Home Renovation Specialist Expands Howard County Showroom

GBC Kitchen and Bath Columbia's showroom now features enhanced design consultation capabilities and an expanded selection of materials.

Mobile Pop-Up Helps Women Battling Hair Loss

The Lauren Ashtyn Collection will pull into Howard County later this month with their mobile pop-up to help women facing hair loss.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Arriving To Celebrate 10th Anniversary

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will celebrate its 10th anniversary next month with a few stops in Maryland.

These MD Stores Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026

Retail, grocery and restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations in 2026 to shed underperforming stores. What does it mean in MD?

118 Panera Employees Laid Off At Howard County Facility

Panera confirmed it will be closing its Jessup bakery location in May and letting go of 118 employees, according to reports.

Shredding Event Set For April

Residents can take up to three boxes or bags full of documents to a shredding event hosted by the county's Bureau of Environmental Services.

Animal Chiropractic Clinic Offers Aquatic Therapy, Acupuncture And More

A longtime chiropractor in Howard County co-owns two practices, one for humans and one for animals, with a variety of services offered.

Vote On ICE Detention Centers In Howard County Set For Thursday

The Howard County Council will vote Thursday night on two emergency bills designed to stop ICE from opening detention centers in the county.

Plans Advance For Long Reach Village Center

Howard County’s planning board voted unanimously to approve the Long Reach Village Center's preliminary development plan.

Columbia’s Phoenix Theatres Shows Final Flick

Phoenix Theatres announced on its website that the Columbia Snowden 14 + ScreenX movie theater closed for good Monday.

New Plans For Long Reach Village Center Unveiled

County leaders announced Tuesday that they've partnered with Columbia Concepts to breathe new life into the Long Reach Village Center plan.

Bark Social Columbia Reopening Under New Ownership

Bark Social Columbia will host a soft launch and grand opening next week as the new owner launches the business with a fresh look and menu.

Meal Delivery Business To Bring 250 Jobs To Howard County

Feast & Fettle will lease a 25,000-square-foot facility in Elkridge and create about 250 full-time jobs in the next three years.

Toys R Us Opening Pop-Up Holiday Shop At The Mall In Columbia

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Toys R Us has opened a pop-up location at The Mall in Columbia.

Agribusiness, Agritourism Receives Boost From Zoning Amendment Proposal

The Howard County Planning Board has endorsed several zoning amendments in support of agribusiness and agritourism initiatives.

Historic Brick House Farms Up For Auction

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of MD has approved the sale of all assets of Taro Investment Corp., including Brick House Farms.

Leaders Reimagine Gateway Business Park Into New District

Howard County leaders have shared their plans for a new district vision replacing the Gateway Business Park concept.

Barbie Truck Tour Rolling Into Howard County

The Barbie Truck Tour is sporting a new theme, new look and new items. It'll be stopping in Howard County soon.

Bell Nursery Closes Its Doors, Leaving Howard Co. For Kentucky

Bell Nursery in Elkridge has shuttered its location and will be moving its operations to Kentucky.

3 MD Grocery Store Chains Make List Of Nation's Best

Readers selected their favorite grocery stores from across the country. Three Maryland grocery chains made the cut.

New Doggie Day Care Opens In Columbia

A doggie day care offering boarding and spa services has opened in Columbia, marking the third location in Maryland.

Goodwill's 4th Location In Howard County Opening Soon

The 31st and largest Goodwill location in Howard County will be holding its grand opening soon with a variety of specials and deals.

Pet+ER Columbia Closing Its Doors

Pet+ER Columbia has announced that it will be closing, but its Hunt Valley animal hospital will remain open.

This Restaurant Has The Best Sushi In MD, New Ranking Says

Chef Standards recently compiled a list of the best sushi restaurants in each state. See which Maryland eatery made the cut.

New Pharmacy Continues To Grow 3 Months After Opening Its Doors

A new pharmacy that calls Columbia home launched a few months ago to help Howard County patients, its owner says.

Savage Mill Bucks Program Launched With Summer Shopping Discounts

The Savage Mill Bucks program will run from June 2025 through August 2025 with discounts offered at more than 70 small businesses.

Preschool Opening For Upcoming School Year Inside Church

Little Oak Nursery School will be based out of Friendship Baptist Church in Sykesville and is accepting applications now for the fall.

Task Force To Help Guide Future Growth Of Columbia

Leaders have put together a task force to help guide the growth and development of Columbia.

Eatery Brings Bold Burgers, Flavorful Chicken To Downtown Columbia

A restaurant chain with other locations in MD will be opening up in downtown Columbia's Merriweather District.