Firefighters Battle Blaze At Marriottsville Home

A fire broke out at a Marriottsville home Saturday afternoon, prompting backup crews from Carroll County to help.

Church Members Make A Difference In Students' Lives

Members at Grace Community Church are having an impact on students, staff and families across Howard County.

5 Howard Co. Students Named 2026 Junior Achievement 18 Under 18

Five Howard County Public School System students have been named 2026 Junior Achievement 18 Under 18 honorees.

Lane Closures Planned For Project Spanning 2 Towns

Drivers should be aware of an anticipated lane closure required for water distribution main loops to be installed in Columbia and Jessup.

Lane Closures Planned For MD 175 During Resurfacing Project

Drivers should be aware that a resurfacing project for MD 175 will require lane and shoulder closures.

Vantage Point Hosts Presentation on Future of Toby's Dinner Theatre and Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts

"Staging Ground" features Mark Minnick, Artistic Producer of Toby's, and Brynn Williams, Program and Education Director of CCTA

6 Suspects Wanted In Dozens Of Burglaries Apprehended In Howard Co.

Six suspects, including a teen, have been arrested in connection to dozens of commercial burglaries committed across the region, police say.

Music Program At Howard County Schools Receives National Honor

The Howard County Public School System has been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.

Lane Closure Expected During Traffic Calming Project

Drivers should plan for a lane closure along Loudon Avenue as crews implement a traffic calming project.

Ellicott City Highway Worker Fatally Hit By Passing Vehicle

A highway worker from Ellicott City was fatally hit by a passing vehicle while he was setting up cones on a ramp for a separate crash.

Purple Star School Honor Given To 3 Howard County Buildings

The Maryland State Education Department has announced its 2026-2028 Purple Star Schools, which includes 3 Howard Co. elementary buildings.

Vantage Point Hosts “Staging Ground”

Presentation on the Future of Toby’s Dinner Theatre and Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts

Charcuterie Craze Flourishes In Howard County

Maryland native Deanna Furman opened Graze Craze, a charcuterie business, in Ellicott City last fall.

Distraction Thefts On The Rise In Howard County

Authorities are reporting an increase in distraction thefts that target older folks in retail parking lots.

Artist Handcrafts Whimsical Plant-Inspired Pieces

Erica Regelin of Ellicott City creates plant accessories and plant-inspired pieces, a business she started during the pandemic.

Principal, Teachers Of The Year Named By Howard County Schools

The three winners also will serve as the Howard County Public School System nominees for state awards.

GoFundMe Created For Couple Who Lost Home, Belongings In Fire

A couple who lost their home and their belongings in a fire earlier this month has had a GoFundMe created for them.

Bail Denied For Mother Charged In Death Of 3-Year-Old Autistic Daughter

Bail has been denied for a mom and her boyfriend in the death of her 3-year-old autistic daughter, court records show.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Program on the State of Real Estate

The Wendy Slaughter Team Members Discuss Best Time to Sell Your Home in Today’s Market

SpringFest Features Earth Day Activities, Music, Vendors, Food

Celebrate Earth Day and warmer springtime weather at SpringFest this Saturday in Old Ellicott City.

'Take A Book, Share A Book' At New Location For Little Free Library

Howard County's traveling Little Free Library has a new location this spring. Residents are encouraged to "Take a book, share a book."

Road Closed For Improvement Project At County Line

The Maryland State Highway Administration has crews working on MD 851 with a road closure required. The project should wrap up by April 24.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts “New Homes for the Arts”

Free Program Open to the Public in Retirement Community Auditorium

Rebuilt Clock Resumes The Ticking Of Time In Old Ellicott City

The iconic Old Ellicott City clock, destroyed by flooding twice, has been restored to its former glory at a special unveiling.

$1K Reward For Tips In Parking Garage Robbery

Police are searching for the man they say robbed and attempted to carjack a woman in a parking garage last month. A $1K reward is available.

Rabies Clinic Planned For Howard County Pets

The next monthly rabies clinic available to Howard County pets will be next week, weather permitting.

Military Monument Dedication Celebrates Veterans, Families

The community is invited to celebrate the dedication of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument.

Road Closure Diverts Drivers As Crews Remove Troublesome Tree

A road in Howard County will be shut down while BGE crews remove a tree that's making contact with overhead powerlines.

Residences at Vantage Point Compass Series Includes Planning for Retirement

Trio of attorneys present seminar on aligning finances, purpose and legacy on April 9.

Firehouse Museum Reopens With Revamped Exhibits

The Firehouse Museum in Ellicott City has reopened with updated exhibits, photography and artifacts, including firehouse bells.

Celebrate National Pet Day At Howard County Event

Maryland SPCA and Banfield Pet Hospital will be hosting a National Pet Day celebration April 11 with a live DJ, games, pet contests, prizes.

Easter Weekend Activities In Ellicott City

Patch has a roundup of activities planned for Easter weekend across Howard County, including Easter egg hunts, breakfast with the bunny.

Cafe Brews Up Opportunities For Neurodivergent Employees

A new cafe in Howard County aims to create a comfortable space for neurodivergent customers and hires neurodivergent employees.

Vantage Point Features Local Writers, New Venues, and Arts Presenters

Free Programs Open to the Public in Retirement Community Auditorium

$116.6M Budget For Howard Co. Schools Supported By County Leaders

The FY27 capital budget for HCPSS totals $116.6 million with $98.6 million coming from Howard County alone.

New Pools, Playgrounds Unveiled At North Laurel Community Center

Officials unveiled a new addition to the North Laurel Community Center that includes a lap pool, therapy leisure pool and two playgrounds.

2 Minutes Tacked Onto High School Start Time

Howard County Public School officials have added 2 minutes to high school students' start time to account for a 4-hour deficit for the year.

15-Year-Old Sentenced In Fatal Shooting Of Victim In His Car

A 15-year-old has been sentenced after pleaded guilty to fatal shooting a man who was sitting in his vehicle in an Ellicott City parking lot

Residences at Vantage Point Compass Series Includes Planning for Retirement

Trio of attorneys present seminar on aligning finances, purpose and legacy

4th Community Garden Unveiled In Howard County Town

A fourth community garden spanning 16.22 acres has been unveiled. There will be 126 garden plots available.