I-95 Bridge Damage Causes Major Delays In Howard County: Report

A puncture exposing rebar in an I-95 bridge deck prompted emergency repairs and major southbound delays near Laurel.

Teen Drives Into Elkridge Store To Steal Liquor: Howard Co. Police

Howard County Police say a 17-year-old from Jessup drove a vehicle through the glass front of a liquor store to steal alcohol.

5 Art Exhibits To Honor Artist's 60 Years Of Painting Historic Ellicott City

Five exhibits will kick off this month to honor local artist Wiley Purkey and the 60 years he's been painting Historic Ellicott City.

Vehicle Break-Ins Remain A Concern In Howard County, Police Say

A dozen vehicles were broken into this past week and various items were stolen, according to Howard County Police. Here's what you can do.

Elkridge ICE Detention Facility Faces Another Hurdle

Howard County officials have petitioned the court to halt a judge's order allowing construction to resume on an ICE detention facility.

Single tickets for HAMILTON at the Hippodrome are on sale now

Acclaimed musical returns to Baltimore March 9-28, 2027

Gyms Abruptly Close In Maryland After Owner Files For Bankruptcy

Three locally owned F45 Training locations have closed while 8 in MD remain open, including in Ellicott City, according to reports.

Burglaries Reported At Ellicott City Tobacco Shops

Two tobacco shops reported being broken into over the weekend and merchandise stolen, according to Howard County Police.

Ellicott City Man Can Go On Trial In Wife's Stabbing Death: Report

A judge has determined that an Ellicott City man can go on trial in connection to the stabbing death of his wife.

2 MD Men Charged In Penn State Cocaine Ring Case

A man from Ellicott City and another from Mount Airy have been charged in connection to the cocaine ring uncovered at Penn State.

Semi Hauling Sugar Catches On Fire In Howard Co.

A tractor-trailer hauling sugar caught on fire Thursday afternoon along Interstate 70 in Howard County, causing lane closures.

Career And Technical Education Center Opens In Ellicott City

Leaders celebrated the grand opening of the Career and Technical Education Center this week in Ellicott City.

Main Street Music Fest Returns To Old Ellicott City

Main Street Music Fest returns to Old Ellicott City with vendors, food trucks, live music and more. Volunteers can sign up online to help.

Residents Advised To Avoid Contact With Triadelphia Reservoir Water

Harmful algal blooms have been detected in the Triadelphia Reservoir. People and pets should avoid contact with the water, the WSSC said.

Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant Earns Best of Howard Honors

Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant has been named Best Retirement Community and Best Assisted Living Facility in the Best of Howard awards.

Residents Report Theft Of Cash, Jewelry After Ellicott City Homes Broken Into

A pair of Ellicott City homes were broken into last week with the theft of cash and jewelry reported, according to Howard County Police.

Back To School Night Events Planned At Howard Co. Schools

Numerous elementary, middle and high schools with the Howard County Public School System will be holding back to school night events.

New Rules, Schedule For Howard Co. Students Heading Back To School

Howard Co. school leaders are banning the use of Google/Gmail on high school laptops and the new schedule includes inclement weather days.

Annual Giveaway Doubles Number Of Trees Available To HoCo Residents

The annual tree giveaway has doubled the number of trees available to Howard Co. residents this year. The giveaway will be later this month.

Key Dates For 2026-2027 School Year At Howard Co. Public Schools

As summer winds down and kids get ready to head back to school, here are dates Howard County parents should know for the new school year.

Upscale Milkshake Bar To Be Replaced By Cultural Venue: Report

The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar in Old Ellicott City will be closing at the end of the month and a cultural venue will move in, reports say.

Pet Adoption Fees Waived In August At Howard Co. Adoption Center

The Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center is offering waived adoption fees in August as part of the MD 3000 annual event.

80th Howard County Fair Features Music, Exhibits, Livestock Shows

The 80th Howard County Fair runs through Saturday with live music, games, rides, exhibits, livestock shows, demonstrations and food.

Double Lane Closures On 4 Howard Co. Bridges Start Monday

Drivers should be aware of double lane closures that will be implemented Monday for maintenance work on four Howard County bridges.

Tickets On Sale Now For 29th Annual Celebration of the Arts Gala

Tickets are on sale now for the Howard County Arts Council's 29th annual Celebration of the Arts Gala.

Lane Closure Affects Traffic Flow During Road Construction Project

Drivers are reminded of a construction project in Elkridge that will reduce traffic to one lane.

Food, Cash, Golf Cart Stolen In Separate Howard Co. Thefts

Howard County Police report the theft of a golf cart from an apartment complex and the theft of cash and food from a frozen custard shop.

School Employee, Family Rebuilds After Fire Destroys Their Ellicott City Townhome

A GoFundMe has been created for a Howard Co. family whose home was destroyed in a fire late last month.

Bee City USA Volunteers Adapt Land In Howard Co.

Numerous volunteers from Howard County are tackling projects and revitalizing land to make it bee-friendly as part of Bee City USA.

McDonald's Burglarized, Macy's Robbed In Howard County: Police

A McDonald's was burglarized, a Macy's was robbed and the Autostream Car Care Center also reported a burglary this past weekend, police say.

Flood Watch Prompts Reminder From Howard Co. Officials

Howard Co. fire and rescue officials remind residents to "turn around, don't drown" during the flood watch Tuesday into early Wednesday.

No. 1 Flooring Brand Comes to Area: Floor Coverings International is a Whole New Home Improvement Experience

Steven Artman's Unique Mobile Flooring Showroom® Brings 3,000+ Samples for Homeowners to Choose From

Woman Found Dead In Columbia Home, Police Hunt For Her Killer

A Takoma Park woman was found dead in a Columbia home this past weekend. Howard County police officers are searching for her boyfriend.

2 Firefighters Injured In Ellicott City Townhouse Blaze

Two firefighters were taken to the hospital Monday morning while fighting an aggressive townhouse fire, officials reported.

Gun Found In Student's Bag At Howard Co. High School

A 15-year-old boy faces charges after a student saw him with a gun on a school bus and a school resource officer found it in his backpack.

Proposed Safety Improvements To Laurel Intersection Highlighted

Proposed plans for improvements to a busy intersection in Laurel will be discussed at a community meeting planned for next week.

Teacher Sues Howard Co. Board Of Education: Report

A middle school educator has sued the Howard County Board of Education after she said a parent assaulted her and she suffered a stroke.

Hydroponic Gardens Teach Students Valuable Lessons

Seven Howard County Public Schools buildings have hydroponic gardens that teach students about science and nutrition.

Road Closure Continues Through Early August

Drivers are reminded to avoid a stretch of Bonnie Branch Road as crews work to replace a failed storm drain culvert.

Sisters Launch Permanent Site For Mocktails, Mixers In Howard County

Sisters Lexx and Livv Mills will celebrate a grand opening for their brick and mortar location, Mocktique by Stursi.