Maryland DNR has detected chronic wasting disease in a Howard Co. deer for the 1st time. A DNR expert spoke with Patch about the disease.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Columbia and Howard County.
Howard Co. health officials have extended a heat alert for the area due to ongoing high temperatures. Ring of fire storms are on their way.
Police are searching for the suspects who gained access to Oakland Mills Middle School and damaged electronics inside the building.
A Columbia mom and Laurel dad have been arrested after police say they left their 1-year-old alone in a hotel room to drink at a bar.
Columbia-Patuxent 2024-2025 charitable giving totals over $82,000
The Howard County Health Department has issued a heat alert for Monday and Tuesday in conjunction with the NWS extreme heat warning.
The 5th annual Summer Series with free, outdoor programming at Color Burst Park includes live music and family-friendly activities.
Howard County has become the 1st county in the state to earn AGZA certification by using low-impact equipment and people-powered tools.
A woman reported being shot by her friend in Jessup and drove herself to a hospital. A man reported being assaulted during a home invasion.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for portions of central Maryland. Storms may produce dangerous lightning and 70 mph winds.
Volunteers will clean vehicles to kick off annual "Walk to End Alzheimer's" fundraiser; donations can be made via cash or by check
The woman died Sunday following the June 11 blaze at her Howard County home, according to her family.
A New England man found himself $50K richer after buying a scratch-off ticket at the Capital Jazz Fest held at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Variety of offerings range from lobster rolls, Mexican tacos, BBQ and hot dogs to crab cakes, specialty fruit drinks and Carribean cuisine
A teenage boy has been arrested after police say he shot at a woman sitting in her vehicle following an argument between the pair.
Leaders have broken ground on Howard County's 1st monument honoring veterans and military families. Construction will start this year.
Reggae classics, American pop songs and their own creations included in free concert June 26, activities at 6:30 p.m., live music at 7 p.m.
A fire broke out at a property in the 7900 block of Dorsey Run Road of Jessup Wednesday night. A firefighter and another person were hurt.
Its events promote a changing, cooler and more vibrant Columbia
Columbia-Patuxent Club Salutes Outgoing, Incoming Officers
A No Kings rally on Donald Trump's 79th birthday has been planned for Columbia. Here's when and where it will be held.
The Independent Investigations Division of the MD attorney general's office will investigate the officer-involved shooting of a suspect.
Jazz and Go-Go fusion band from D.C. opens AMPED in the Park free concert series on June 12, activities at 6:30 and live music at 7 p.m.
A 23-year-old man repeatedly stabbed a family member with a spear. He was fatally shot by Howard County Police.
A Columbia truck driver who tossed out a ticket he thought wasn't a winner was shocked when he grabbed his discarded ticket for a 2nd glance
Police have discovered that the suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a snowplow driver is no longer in the U.S.
Celebrate National Donut Day at one of the delicious local bakeries and donut shops, or with specials offered at national donut shops.
Maryland's luxury choice for discerning active adults 55+.
Two road projects started this week in Howard County designed to bolster driver and pedestrian safety.
The Savage Mill Bucks program will run from June 2025 through August 2025 with discounts offered at more than 70 small businesses.
Free family-friendly activities help teach children values of kindness, responsibility and community and what it means to be a good citizen
Admission is free to the Summer Series at Color Burst Park, which starts June 12. There will be live music, workouts and activities.
Success has spawned a need for expansion and relocation
Starting in June free sessions include Flow with YogaSix classes and Mayweather Boxing + Fitness workouts for everyone at any level
The suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a teen at the Mall in Columbia was tracked to New York where he was arrested, police report.