A popular Howard County lake has reopened for use by the community after a dangerous blue-green algae bloom shut it down this summer.
A slew of Howard County nonprofits are the recipients of $200K in grant money from the Community Foundation of Howard County.
Two new commissions have been created in Howard County to represent residents: LGBTQIA+ Commission and a La Alianza Commission.
The kick-off party for National Night Out will be this week at Long Reach High School followed by 22 neighborhood parties.
People and pets are warned not to have contact with the water in Centennial Lake due to a harmful blue-green algae bloom.
World Day Against Trafficking In Persons falls on Saturday and the George Howard Building will be blanketed in blue lights.
The nomination deadline is noon, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
Howard County officials have unveiled a $12 million investment in 60 nonprofits with a focus on those hit hardest by the pandemic.
Howard County has been named the sixth wealthiest county in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
A tree will be planted in honor of Sgt. Eddison Hermond, who died in the 2018 Ellicott City floods while trying to save someone else.
Public water and sewer services lines will be extended from a church property to the county's existing lines and will prompt traffic detours
A public meeting will be held July 20 to discuss the construction of a flood mitigation pond to help alleviate storm damage.
See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Howard County.
Patch has the scoop on July 4 holiday library hours, trash pick-up schedule adjustments, public transportation delays and office closures.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Howard County.
Learn more and ask questions at an upcoming meeting to discuss the extended north tunnel project in Howard County to help with flooding.
The commission will include at least 13 members from the gay and transgender community or are representatives of regional organizations.
The Howard County Police Department and Special Olympics athletes will carry the torch around Centennial Park Thursday.
DTLR awarded Kameron Wilson-Anderson a $2,000 scholarship toward the 2022-2023 school year
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and near Ellicott City.
Mental health professionals and police respond to psychiatric emergencies, family crises and other traumatic events in the community
Food trucks, activities, guest speakers and more will help celebrate the preservation of Camp Ilchester at a summer social Thursday.
Residents can sign up for the Age-Friendly Lunch and Learns this summer to focus on Howard County's Age-Friendly Action Plan.
A walking path leading to a Howard County middle school will be closed while a nearby stream stabilization project is tackled.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for portions of Howard County. Residents are advised to move to higher ground.
The new historical garden is located near the front of PFI in Howard County and will include a sign to tell the story behind its creation.
An Elder Abuse Awareness Resource Fair will be held June 11 in Howard County as part of Protect Week June 13-17.
Wondering if your trash will be picked up on Memorial Day or TheBus will be operating? Patch has the answers.
A 5,000-foot-long tunnel will be constructed to help with flood mitigation efforts as part of the Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan.
Families and friends are asked to pay tribute to fallen heroes from Howard County by sharing a story on a special website.
Adult and student members are being sought to serve on Howard County's Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.
Enjoy a cuddle with calves Snap, Crackle and Pop at a Howard County farm. The May session is full but there are spots open for June.
A black bear was caught on camera walking across the back yard of a Howard County home. The Maryland DNR advises leaving all bears alone.
An historic $25.7M in county and state funding will help construct the largest skatepark in Howard County along with other projects.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Girl Scouts' Camp Ilchester for $6M and preserve the land.
Proceeds from Black Tie Event April 23 Benefit Jack and Jill Foundation, Columbia Community Care and Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center
The public can learn more about three planned pond projects in Howard Co., including the decommissioning of one pond, at an April 4 meeting.
Crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless is beneficiary of a talent show at River Hill High and a 5k at Oakland Mills High
Join or start a team for the Alzheimer's Association fundraiser
Another employer has been added to HoCo's Live Where You Work program, opening up affordable housing opportunities for 20 employees.