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.

Paint The State Purple Program Brings Mural To Downtown Columbia

A new mural has debuted in downtown Columbia as part of the Baltimore Ravens' Paint the State Purple program. It can be seen Saturday.

Candy Shop Caters To Customers From 7 MD Locations Including Columbia

Wockenfuss Candies, which opened in 1915, has 7 locations across MD, including in Columbia. They have homemade chocolates and other candies.

Bakery Known For Lemon Blueberry Lavender Pound Cake Opens Storefront

A baker who has relied on rented kitchen space will be opening her own storefront this summer featuring lemon blueberry lavender pound cake.

Tim Hortons Wants To Open 10 Coffee Houses In MD

Canadian company Tim Hortons wants to enter the Maryland market and is searching for potential sites in Howard and Carroll counties.

$3M Grant Supports Creation Of Observation Unit At HoCo Hospital

A $3 million grant from The Kahlert Foundation will help create a 29-bed observation unit at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.

Plans For Performance Arts Center, Artists Flats Move Ahead With Ground Breaking

Leaders have broken ground on the proposed Performance Arts Center and Artists Flats in downtown Columbia.

SCORE Greater Baltimore Mentors Support Small Business Community

National Volunteer Month: SCORE gives back and makes a difference.

First Office Of Agriculture Opens In Howard County

Howard County's first Office of Agriculture has opened in West Friendship Park. It's also only the third such office in the state.

Town Hall Meeting For Federal Workers Draws 1K Participants

Federal workers turned out in droves to attend a town hall meeting led by MD legislators who fielded questions about layoffs.

This MD Restaurant Named To Yelp's Top 100 In America: New List

The major review website has named one Maryland restaurant to its annual list of the top 100 eateries in the country.

2 MD Cities Named Best Places To Find A Job In 2025

Two MD cities have named to a list of the best cities to find a job, and one is in the top 3 rankings nationally. Here's what to know.

Nominate Businesses, Groups, Schools For Environmental Awards

Nominations for Howard County's Business Recycling and Waste Reduction and Green Community Leadership awards must be received by Friday.

Candy Shop At The Mall In Columbia Gearing Up For Valentine's Day

A 110-year-old Maryland candy shop is preparing for Valentine's Day with gourmet truffles, assorted chocolates and dipped strawberries.

Krav Maga Maryland Celebrates 20 Years Of Teaching Self-Defense

Krav Maga Maryland opened in 2005 with a goal of helping others become more aware, empowered and capable of defending themselves.

New Japanese Clothing Store Opening In Columbia Mall

Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo will open in the space formerly occupied by Williams Sonoma at The Mall in Columbia.

How New Tariffs Could Impact Prices In MD

Businesses could pass on the cost of President Trump's tariffs, boosting the cost of maple syrup, vegetables, fruit and more to MD shoppers.

'Innovation District' Becomes Heart Of Columbia's Gateway Master Plan

Columbia's revised master plan now focuses on an innovation district that includes a Woonerf, a CSX rail line and an innovation hub.

Town In Howard County Named Best City To Find A Job In MD

A Howard County community has been named the Best City to Find a Job in the state and the third Best City to Find a Job in the nation.

Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries In MD

Customers of the Wegmans Food Markets in Maryland can now have their grocery orders delivered directly to their doors via Uber Eats.

Gateway Master Plan Informational Meeting To Highlight New Developments

The county will hold an information meeting highlighting the Gateway Master Plan to share the newest developments.

What MD Grocery Stores Are Open On New Year's?

Will grocery stores be open on New Year's so Maryland shoppers can pick up last-minute items from Harris Teeter, Wegmans, Aldi and Walmart?

Eggspectations Opening In Columbia Pushed To Early 2025

Eggspectations originally planned to open its Columbia location the summer of 2024, but now plans to open sometime in early 2025.

8 Retailers Plan MD Store Closures: Macy’s, Walgreens, Big Lots

Party City, Express, Red Lobster, Macy’s, Walgreens are among the retailers that announced store closures in Maryland in 2024.

Here’s How Much Minimum Wage Will Go Up In Howard County On Jan. 1

In Howard County, the minimum wage will increase in 2025 to $16 an hour, up from $15 an hour in 2024, effective Jan. 1.

Howard County Realtor Aims To Make People's Dreams Come True

Howard County realtor Charley Jennings has been helping residents find a place to buy or rent for the past year, plus sell properties, too.

Yoga Center Of Columbia Offers 100+ Classes For All Ages

The Yoga Center of Columbia opened in 1992. Now under new ownership for the past year, the yoga center offers 100+ classes for everyone.

Downtown Columbia Partnership is Celebrating its 10th Anniversary

Group promotes redevelopment as destination of choice for people to live, work, play and visit and holds events for first-hand experience

Black Friday 2024 Mall Hours: When Columbia's Mall Will Be Open

Black Friday is Nov. 29. Find out when the local mall will be open for holiday deals.

Fitness Together Opening Personal Training Studio In Columbia

A personal training studio called Fitness Together will be opening in Columbia. A grand opening celebration will be held Dec. 6.

Bark Social Abruptly Closes All MD, NoVA Locations

A statement on the Bark Social's website confirmed its four locations in MD and NoVA are closed "until further notice."

Drought Relief Grants Available Now For Howard County Farmers

Howard County farmers can apply now for a Drought Relief Grant, as well as an Enhanced Agriculture Grant.

$68M Cultural Center Plans Include Dinner Theater, Gallery, Dance Area

HoCo officials have announced that the proposed $68M cultural center will include a new dinner theater, gallery, dance studio and more.

Grocery Outlet Opening 1st Howard County Location With Delivery Option

Grocery Outlet will be opening its first location in Howard County before Thanksgiving, marking its 12th site in Maryland.

North Laurel/Savage Facade Improvement Grant Program To Beautify Area

The North Laurel/Savage Facade Improvement Grant program will boost commercial areas by enhancing the physical appearance of properties.

V's Healing Touch Massage Offers A Dozen Methods To Help Clients

Veronica Jones started V's Healing Touch Massage in 2011 as way to help people through healing energy .