Construction On 3rd Stormwater Retention Pond Starts This Summer: Safe And Sound Plan

Construction will start in May on the 3rd stormwater retention plan that's part of the Ellicott City Safe and Sound flood prevention plan.

Wall-Breaking Ceremony Kicks Off Former Howard County Circuit Courthouse Remodel

Officials participated in a wall-breaking ceremony Friday to kick off the remodeling project of the former Howard County Circuit Courthouse.

Sidewalk Closure Expected For Stream Stabilization Project In Howard Co.

County officials will be closing a sidewalk running along Autumn Harvest and Wheatfield Way in Ellicott City for a project.

Howard County Community Named Among Best Places To Live In The U.S. For 2024

Howard County's Columbia has tied for 2nd place in one website's ranking of the best places to live in the U.S. for 2024.

32K Trees To Be Planted On Howard County Property

The Howard County government and the Maryland Department of Nature Resources are teaming up to plant more than 32K trees across 82 acres.

2nd Annual Earth Day Event Saturday At Color Burst Park

Howard County residents are invited to Color Burst Park Saturday for the 2nd annual Earth Day celebration that includes live music and more.

Trillions Of Cicadas? Don't Count On MD To Add Much To The Buzz

In Maryland, Brood XIX cicadas are expected to emerge in one county, and development in the region poses a threat, a UMD scientist said.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts "Joy of Art III" Resident Show

Exhibition at retirement community in Downtown Columbia is open April 13 and 14

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Ellicott City?

Whether you're attending solar eclipse viewing events or watching at home, here's how to view the rare celestial event.

Total Solar Eclipse: When And How Much We’ll See In Ellicott City

Whether you're attending solar eclipse viewing events or watching at home, here's how to view the rare celestial event.

Highland House Opens To Aid Pregnant Women Recover From Substance Misuse

Highland House has opened in Howard County to help pregnant women recover from substance misuse.

Fundraiser Set Up For Teen Killed In Columbia House Fire

A GoFundMe has been set up for Katie Chase, 15, of Columbia who was killed in a house fire March 20. Chase's father died 2.5 years ago.

Name The Boring Machine To Be Used For The Ellicott City North Tunnel Project

Residents can help name the tunnel boring machine to be used for the Ellicott City North Tunnel project, scheduled to start this summer.

Solar Eclipse April 8 Prompts Guidance From HCPSS Leaders

The solar eclipse expected April 8 with partial viewing from Maryland has prompted HCPSS leaders to advise parents how to keep kids safe.

Vantage Point Hosts Seminar on Planning for the Future on Thursday

Free event provides important information about how to make the best decision for you and your family about retirement living options

Newly Renovated East Columbia 50+ Center Celebrated By Howard County

The newly renovated East Columbia 50+ Center has opened with 7 times more space, a fitness equipment room and exercise studio for seniors.

8 Acres At North St. John's Swim And Tennis Club To Be Preserved

Howard County has bought 8 acres at the North St. John's Swim and Tennis Club to preserve the land through the Howard County Conservancy.

Clothing Chain + 1st Restaurant + Stadium Updates: MD Business News

Hospital closing, lottery winner ready to retire, new clothing chain top MD business news. Plus the first location of a restaurant chain.

'Happiest Cities In America' Ranking Includes This Howard County Town

Two MD towns have landed on the 2024 "Happiest Cities in America" list. One Howard Co. town has ranked in the top 10 for 3 years straight.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Seminar on Planning for the Future

Presentation includes Retirement Living Options to help you make the best decision for you and your family

Memory Cafe meets Valentine's Day

Alzheimer's Association hosts a monthly meet-and-eat gathering for people living with dementia and their caregivers

Buildings Torn Apart By Hand, Historic Circuit Courthouse Reimagined

County Exec. Ball updated the public on Ellicott City's Safe and Sound Plan, including how historic buildings are being taken down by hand.

Residences at Vantage Point Collects 100,000 Bags for CAC Food Bank

"Bag Ladies and Gentlemen" at the retirement community in Downtown Columbia have been making a difference one bag at a time since 2020

What's Open, Closed In Ellicott City On MLK Jr. Day 2024

Patch has the scoop on what's open and closed, and when trash will be collected this week, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

MLK Celebration, Day Of Service Activities Available To HoCo Residents

A celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be Sunday and a day of service with activities will be Monday in Howard County.

Public Can Provide Input About Gateway Master Plan​ At Jan. 25 Meeting

The public is invited to attend a master planning process Jan. 25 to provide input about the Gateway Master Plan.

What's Open, Closed On New Year's Day 2024 In Ellicott City

See how the New Year's holiday will affect government offices, transportation schedules and library hours in Howard County.

New Year’s Eve 2023 In Ellicott City: Fireworks, Masquerade Ball

Check out these events in Ellicott City and across Howard County that are planned for New Year's Eve.

Merry Mulch Recycling Program Accepts Live Christmas Trees In Howard County

Recycle live Christmas trees through Howard County's Merry Mulch program now through Jan. 20 or via curbside yard trim collection.

What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2023 In Ellicott City

Patch has the latest closings and trash collection adjustment in Howard County for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

10-Year-Old From HoCo A Finalist On 'MasterChef Junior' Show

A 10-year-old from Howard County competed on Master Chef Gordon Ramsay's new holiday cooking show and made it to the final round.

Ag Land Preservation Program's New Financing Terms Help Preserve More Land

Howard County's Agricultural Land Preservation Program has updated its financing terms to encourage the preservation of additional farmland.

HoCo Town Earns Perfect Score On Human Rights Campaign’s Scorecard

One Howard County town has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scorecard​.

Residences at Vantage Point Management Honored for Senior Living

Life Care Services ranked highest in resident satisfaction for dining, apartments, price, staff and activities for fifth consecutive year

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Holiday Pop Up Shop on Dec. 2

Over 25 vendors will sell handmade jewelry, home decor, greeting cards, children's items and more at the retirement community's auditorium.

Cocktail Crawl Launches Festive Fridays Dec. 1 at Columbia Lakefront

Columbia Association and Downtown Columbia Partnership team up to present an adults-only event and family-friendly holiday activities

Miller & Smith Celebrates the Fall Close-Out of Patapsco Crossing

Final Homesites Available in Ellicott City with flexible financing and special incentives

Veterans Monument Project To Start With $1M Pledge From County

The Howard County Veterans Monument project has received a $1M pledge from the county to kickstart its construction next year.

Festive Friday Cocktail Crawl Set for December 1 at Columbia Lakefront

Free family events also set for Dec. 8 and 15, include holiday music, treats, arts and crafts for children, ice sculpture and more.

Apply Now For HoCo Nonprofit And Faith-Based Security Grant Program

Applications are being accepted now for grants available from Howard County's Nonprofit and Faith-Based Security Grant Program.