Lane Closures Implemented During Sidewalk Extension Project In Columbia

Drivers and pedestrians should be aware of lane closures along Snowden River Parkway for a sidewalk extension project in Columbia.

Shanghainese Restaurant Coming To Columbia Mall

The Michelin-recommended New York restaurant Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao announced it will be opening at The Mall in Columbia.

Barn Catches On Fire In Mount Airy

Firefighters were called to Frederick Road in Mount Airy Monday for a barn fire, officials said. No injuries were reported.

Columbia Center of Theatrical Arts: A Musical Update is Featured at Residences at Vantage Point on Nov. 6

Program and Education Director and young performers who have trained at CCTA will present program in retirement community's auditorium

Cyclists Cruise For A Cause At Columbia's Cranksgiving Event

Sign up now for the Cranksgiving event, combining people's love of bicycling with a food drive supporting Grassroots Crisis Intervention.

Food Donations Collected At Early Voting Centers Through Oct. 29

Residents can help stock the Howard County Food Bank by dropping off nonperishable food items at five early voting locations.

New Observation Unit At Howard Co. Medical Center Opening Soon

Leaders gathered this week for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the new 29-bed observation unit opening soon at JHHCMC.

Fire Ignites In Restaurant's Kitchen At The Mall In Columbia

Firefighters were called to The Mall in Columbia Thursday night for a kitchen fire at a restaurant. No injuries were reported.

Tickets for "Heathers the Musical" are on sale now

North American Tour launches from Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre May 15-22, 2027

Youth Poet Laureate Kaelyn Sun Featured Tomorrow, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-noon, at Residences at Vantage Point

Popular literature teacher George Clack will moderate conversation in intergenerational program open to public in community's auditorium

Mobile Home Fire Displaces 2 Children, 4 Adults In Elkridge

The Red Cross has been called in to help two children and four adults displaced by a mobile home fire that broke out Wednesday in Elkridge.

Suspicious Letters Target MD Lawmakers, Board Of Elections

The letters' mailings last week coincide with the 25th anniversary of an anthrax-laced letter mailed to the then Senate Majority Leader.

Speed Humps, New Paths, Road Changes Proposed In Columbia

Officials are considering several traffic-calming measures to help slow down drivers and make the area safer for bicyclists and people.

Townhouse Fire Displaces Columbia Residents

A fire broke out Tuesday morning at a townhouse located along Eden Brook Drive in Columbia, displacing the residents.

800 Drones To Light Up Columbia Lakefront For 250th Anniversary Celebration

The Nov. 7 event will feature food trucks, live music and a drone show created by a finalist from "America's Got Talent."

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Helps Keep Youngsters On The Move

Volunteer says bicycling promotes better health, more happiness

Novelist Karen Outen and Youth Poet Laureate Kaelyn Sun Featured Friday, Oct. 23, Residences at Vantage Point

Popular instructor George Clack moderates in intergenerational program at retirement community in Downtown Columbia. Admission free.

Former ZIP Code Nabs Columbia Man $50K Lotto Prize

The Columbia man, who previously lived in New York, used the ZIP code 11694 as his lucky numbers, playing the combination straight and won.

Man Charged in Robbery of Columbia Liquor Store

James Musa, 22, of Baltimore has been arrested in connection to the robbery of a Columbia liquor store. Two others managed to flee.

Youth Poet Laureate Kaelyn Sun and Novelist Karen Outen Featured Friday, Oct. 23, Residences at Vantage Point

Popular literature instructor George Clack moderates conversation in intergenerational program at retirement community in Downtown Columbia

Howard County Expands Tax Credits For Child Care Providers, Retired First Responders

New legislation expands tax credits for child care centers to as much as $10K and a tax credit of $2,500 for 128 retired employees.

Cash Registers Stolen From 2 Elkridge Businesses

Howard County Police said two businesses in Elkridge were burglarized in the overnight hours of Oct. 13-14 and cash registers were stolen.

2nd Swing Golf Expands Columbia Store By 60%, Adds Jobs

The Howard County retailer 2nd Swing Golf is adding 8,802 square feet, six new fitting bays and 10 employees at its Columbia location.

9 Howard Co. Schools Face Overcrowding As Officials Weigh Solutions

The Howard County Council and Board of Education held a joint meeting this week to address school capacity concerns.

Columbia Resident Ordered To Stop Feeding Vultures Raw Chicken

A judge has ordered a Columbia woman to stop feeding vultures in her backyard, which has left a foul stench in the neighborhood.

Black Flag Brewing In Columbia Faces Closure Without A Buyer

The longtime Howard County brewery says a pending sale is only about 20% funded as its 10-year lease nears expiration.

Wanderland Festival Takes Over Symphony Woods In Columbia

Wanderland will bring beer, wine, spirits, cider, mead, food and live entertainment to Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods on Oct. 24.

$83K Lotto Win A Message From Jessup Woman's ‘Angel’

A Jessup woman won $83,175 after changing her routine and said the timing of the win felt like a message from her late husband.

Vantage Point Features "The Author Next Door" in Conversation Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-noon in auditorium

Howard County Writer-in-Residence Karen Outen and Youth Poet Laureate Kaelyn Sun Talk With Popular Literature Instructor George Clack

Man Arrested After Break-In At Columbia Mall

A man who broke into The Mall at Columbia was arrested while a Glenelg Royal Farms employee was assaulted during a robbery, police say.

K-9 Xana Joins Howard Co. Police As Explosives, Firearms Detection Dog

K-9 Xana has joined the Howard Co. Police Department as an explosives and firearms detection dog and a missing-person tracker.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Pop-in Open House on Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-noon

Tour select model apartments, talk with residents, and learn about the benefits of a Life Plan community right in the heart of Columbia

Howard County Voter Guide 2026: Drop Boxes, Early Voting, Polling Sites

Here's where to find drop boxes, polling places and how to register to vote in Howard County.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts a Program Featuring Novelist Karen Outen in Conversation With George Clack

"The Author Next Door" showcases literary figure who served as HoCoPoLitSo's 2025-2026 Bauder Writer-in-Residence at local high schools

Residents Can Report ICE Activity In Howard Co. With New Form

Howard Co. residents now can report the activity of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers via an online form.

Man Exposes Himself On Path Around Columbia Lake

Howard County Police has arrested a 24-year-old Columbia man after he was reported for exposing himself on a path around Lake Kittamaqundi.

Walk For Our Stars Event To Raise Money For Fulton Playground Addition

The 28th annual Walk for Our Stars Saturday at Cedar Lane School will raise money for a retractable shade structure over the playground.

Erickson Senior Living Opens Oxford Hills Sales Center

New continuing care retirement community in Howard County, Maryland will provide high-quality senior living option

SAVE DoodleHATCH and MDfin

Columbia is at risk of losing the beloved DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum, and the Maryland Fashion Institute and Makerspace.

Global Food Processor Eyes Property In North Laurel

A global food processor wants to build a facility in North Laurel that would include an apple orchard for ingredients, a bakery and a cafe.