A Centennial High School student has taken her honors class writing assignment and turned it into a self-published novel.
At least three homeowners have reported the theft of large-sized, mature koi fish from their backyard ponds.
Nearly a dozen Howard County Public School System students will participate in the National History Day Competition.
Two Howard County men have been sentenced in separate child pornography possession cases, according to the prosecutor.
With Howard County roots dating back to 1994, Celebree School has opened another location in Columbia.
A sidewalk reconstruction project long eastbound Montgomery Road in Elkridge could affect traffic. It will start June 15.
Fourteen more National Merit Scholars from Howard County for 2023 have been named in a second wave of scholarships.
An informational meeting will be held June 1 to go over the Rogers Avenue improvement project that will start this summer.
Volunteers are being sought to serve on the Howard County Public School System's policy advisory committees.
More than a dozen apartments were damaged in a fire that broke out shortly after 10:30 p.m. Monday and numerous residents were displaced.
Howard County officials, with the help of Vanguard Utility Service, plan to continue replacing water meters.
A construction project to widen Albeth Road and add a right turning lane in Marriottsville will be in place for the next two weeks.
Volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County's Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. The deadline to apply is May 26.
A Howard County high school teacher has been arrested in North Carolina on charges of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student, police said.
The Gateway Business Park in Columbia is being transformed into the "premier innovation district" on the East Coast, officials say.
The Jenny Craig weight loss chain, with 8 locations in Maryland, reportedly told employees it will close its doors.
The Collective Columbia opened restaurant Offshore Wednesday and will kickstart Encore, a concert venue, Friday.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced a $2.5M investment in behavioral health services for residents.
A variety of acts have been announced for the start of the 2023 concert season at Merriweather Post Pavilion including Luke Bryan and ZZ Top
A lane and a shoulder along eastbound I-70 will be closed Monday and Tuesday for repairs to a bridge expansion joint.
A Howard County resident who works at the University of Maryland has been arrested in connection to child pornography-related charges.
Horizon Foundation sponsors event to address systemic racism, improve health
Local restaurants may be offering Mother's Day specials as are several chain restaurants and other eateries in the Columbia area.
Thirteen Howard County organizations will receive Youth Engagement Programming grants to help promote youth activities and engagement.
Ten disability placards kept inside parked vehicles were reported stolen in Columbia and Elkridge earlier this month, police reported.
Howard County officials have authorized a disparity study to identify certain local businesses who tend to miss out on county contracts.
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The Woodland Road stream restoration project will be discussed at a May 3 meeting. Work will begin this summer and take 5 months to finish.
Dill Dinkers Pickleball has plans to double its complex in size this summer. The facility is located at 9179 Red Branch Road in Columbia.
Howard County Executive Ball has announced a $16.5M investment in housing, homeownership and rental assistance for residents.
The new deputy chief for the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services will step into his new role Monday.
Students at Long Reach High School won a national contest allowing them to present Disney's Broadway musical "Frozen."
Howard County businesses and community organizations recently were recognized for their recycling, waste reduction and green efforts.
Individuals interested in serving on the Howard County Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board need to apply for a seat by May 5.
If you don't want to head into D.C. to see the cherry blossoms, simply pull up the Howard County Cherry Tree Map and check out local groves.
Celebrate Earth Day in Howard County with a special community clean-up project Saturday at Long Reach Village Center.
A $1.7M sidewalk project in Jessup has caused crews to shut down the right lane of southbound US 1. It will be closed through summer.
More than two dozen runners from Howard County hit the pavement Monday for the 2023 Boston Marathon.
Make plans to attend Howard County's GreenFest event Saturday, which includes a free shredding event, Repair Cafe, plant sales and vendors.