Local nonprofit cultivates an appreciation of contemporary poetry and literature and celebrates a culturally diverse literary heritage
A vial of uranium found in a donated box of supplies to a high school prompted a visit by the hazmat team and a staff evacuation.
Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.
Leading water safety and swim lesson school announces donation to Make-A-Wish® Charity to support their life-changing mission
HoCo officials have announced that the proposed $68M cultural center will include a new dinner theater, gallery, dance studio and more.
Retirement community in Downtown Columbia offers chance to chat with residents and staff members and take a tour of select model apartments
Columbia-Patuxent Rotary Club provided grant that helped show faith in the local nonprofit organization.
Howard County has partnered with ethical hackers at HackerOne to prevent damage from cybercriminals.
Grocery Outlet will be opening its first location in Howard County before Thanksgiving, marking its 12th site in Maryland.
If you'd rather not spend half a day in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, check out these restaurants that will be open for the holiday.
A fire was sparked by a paper shredding machine at a Columbia business that specializes in paper shredding.
Teens charged in a man's fatal shooting in Columbia appeared before a judge; prosecutors said they believe it was an armed robbery.
Police reported the armed robbery of a mail carrier, the assault of an Exxon employee, the robbery of a food delivery driver and more.
A custodian from Elkridge who won $2M with a $30 scratch-off ticket plans to retire early, she told Maryland Lottery officials.
A Howard County firefighter was injured battled a blaze that displaced five adults, one child and two pets Saturday in Elkridge.
This year's Veterans Day Parade will be Sunday morning with two grand marshals, followed by a special ceremony honoring veterans.
He believes in the power of Special Olympics to transform not only the athletes’ lives, but also the lives of families and volunteers.
Police are returning $3-5M worth of stolen tools to the owners with the remainder being auctioned off. A suspect has been indicted.
The county has received $5.8M in federal funding to help redevelop three Howard County mixed-income housing communities.
A Howard County H.S. band was first named the 2024 U.S. Bands Maryland State Champion then went on to win the national title.
Proceeds benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter, mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention services
Voters have made their selections for members to serve on the Howard County Board of Education. Check back for updated results.
Three teens robbed a boy while 3 homes were broken into by suspects who swiped a wallet and a vehicle, according to HCPD.
An intruder who broke into a couple's Columbia home and assaulted them was shot by one of the residents, according to police.
The Maryland general election is on Tuesday. Check your candidates and polling place in Patch's Howard County voter guide.
Parents, Community Groups Attend Recent Kindergarten Readiness Festival Sponsored by Bronze Villagers
A Laurel man reported missing Wednesday was found Friday in a nearby town, Howard County Police said.
Health officials say that staph food poisoning from bacteria caused 46 employees to become sick at a Jessup seafood distributor.
Crews will reconstruct the riser and outfall structure of three ponds near 7125, 7145 and 7195 Troy Hill Drive that could affect traffic.
A 10-year-old boy's go-kart racetrack built by his dad in his backyard is being scrutinized by officials who say permits weren't obtained.
The North Laurel/Savage Facade Improvement Grant program will boost commercial areas by enhancing the physical appearance of properties.
A man reported being robbed by 2 suspects from whom he'd arranged to buy a cell phone while a home intruder was arrested in the house.
Residents can recycle their pumpkins in November through the Pumpkin Palooza program, plus attend the annual Pumpkin Palooza celebration
Residents can drop off their unwanted, expired medications and sharps at the HC DrugFree event Saturday.
Fall colors are at peak brilliance in a dozen Maryland counties this weekend, the DNR said, with leaves just past their peak in the west.
Employees at 2 Columbia stores reported being threatened by suspected shoplifters with pepper spray and with a weapon, according to police.
The emergency rule passed a week after a Howard County transfer student was arrested while wearing an ankle monitor for another offense.
The 2024 Employment Awards honors employers and employment professionals who value disability inclusion and advance equal opportunities.
Veronica Jones started V's Healing Touch Massage in 2011 as way to help people through healing energy .
The casino and hotel are part of the Cordish Companies, a multi-generational, family-owned business headquartered in Baltimore.