Big Names Headline Merriweather's Virgin Mobile FreeFest

ZZ Top, Jack White, Nas and Skrillex to headline free concert at Merriweather in October.

POLL: Name the Best Band in Elkridge

Vote for your favorite jam.

PHOTOS: A Walk in Rockburn Branch Park

Add your own pictures to the gallery.

Howard High Student in Cake’s Latest Music Video

Kaeleigh Green of Hanover performs sign language.

Elkridge Reader Sounds Off on Library Spending

Was buying 100 copies of "Fifty Shades of Grey" excessive?

Pink Rabbit Brings Art to Elkridge

The Elkridge library has a new attraction.

Kwanzaa 'All About Family'

The African-American holiday of Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration, began Dec. 26.

Hanukkah: It Isn't 'Christmas' for Jews

Here’s what rabbis have to say about the holiday season.

Turkeys, Sweet Potatoes and Apples—From the Farm

Our guide to buying local food for Thanksgiving.

Meet the Band: O.R.B.

Three Elkridge teens will take their rock music to the studio at the end of September.

Winnie the Pooh and a Sleepover Too

An exciting event for preschoolers at the Elkridge library.

VIEWFINDER: St. Augustine Cemetery

History is buried in the Elkridge graveyard.

Graveyard Project Keeps Elkridge History Alive

Stones in St. Augustine cemetery tell stories, according to two local ladies who are writing them down.

The Week's Best in Local Arts

Covering all things wine-related in anticipation of the festival season, Patch was everywhere you wanted to be reporting arts events this week.

Got Junk? Local Appraisers Want to Know

Howard County Historical Society will hold its own "Antiques Roadshow."

Line Dancing Takes a Turn for the Eclectic in Elkridge

Classes at Rockburn Elementary are a little less country, still lots of fun.

The Week's Best in Local Arts

Covering all things artsy, Patch was everywhere you wanted to be reporting arts events this week.

May the Fourth Be With You, and Comic Books Too: Elkridge Library Brings Characters Off the Shelves

The Howard County Library's Elkridge branch hosted an event that combined Star Wars Day (May 4) with Free Comic Book Day (May 7).

Lanterns In Ellicott City, Poet Who Writes About Justice: Patch Features Best in Local Arts

Everything from art therapy to jazz bands in Laurel occupied Patch arts coverage in the past week.

State Archives' Budget Struggles Leaves Tattered Treasures

The fiscal 2012 budget, approved by the legislature earlier this month, includes no money for conservation of the state archives collection.

Culinary Exchange Program Aims to Prove American Food Est Délicieuse

After Columbia residents went to France last fall for cooking lessons and French cuisine, now Paris suburbanites are in Howard County to learn about American food, including a stop at an Elkridge restaurant.

Student Thespians and Those Who Inspire Them: Patch Features the Best in Local Arts

Covering all things artsy in culture, schools and community, Patch was everywhere you wanted to be.

Through the Looking Glass: Elkridge Students Perform Alice in Wonderland

Three students from Elkridge will be taking to the stage in Catonsville over the next two weekends to perform the classic tale from Lewis Carroll.

Kupcakes & Co. Sweetens Season of Cancer Awareness

The 'cupcakery' coming to Elkridge this spring designed five signature cupcakes for Blossoms of Hope, a Howard County nonprofit dedicated to raising cancer awareness.

As Female Philanthropists Enter 10th Year, They've Got Company

The Young Women's Giving Circle is an offshoot of the Women's Giving Circle, a philanthropic organization in Howard County. Members from both groups shared successes and hopes at the annual meeting on Monday.

5 Best Paths for Bikes and Hikes

Milder weather is an invitation to hit the trail on foot or wheels.

Singer Performs Live in Elkridge Before Releasing DVD

Rev. Anthony Brown paid a special visit to the Elkridge Senior Center in February in honor of Black History Month.

Local Jewelry Business Continues to Shine

Elkridge entrepreneur is showcasing her jewelry on Saturday, Feb. 26, during an open house event.

Decoupage Draws Creative Crowd in Elkridge

The Elkridge Library held an arts and crafts event Dec. 6 and 13 for teenagers to create gifts for their families. If you're in need of a last-minute gift, you can do it too!

Improv & Evening Museum Tours

Holiday Home Tour - Howard County Historical Society

Holiday Shoppe

Haunted Experience