From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sunday's July 4th celebration, first and second doses of all three vaccines will be available.
Publish a photo of pops on the Columbia Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Columbia Patch.
Treat Mom to an unforgettable experience on the water featuring signature cocktails and specialty food offerings
More eateries in Columbia may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Despite the pandemic, it might still be possible to safely find a quality Christmas tree this year in the Columbia area.
Urgent care and COVID-19 testing available
Precautions will protect your family
Healthy Holiday Reminders
February is American Heart Month
Simple ways to celebrate a healthy holiday
If you know a special child who would be thrilled to get a personalized letter all the way from the North Pole, you still have time.
Deadlines are here for FedEx, U.S. Postal Service and UPS during the 2019 holiday season.
Christmas tree farms are now open for the 2019 season in Howard County.
The new holiday event Ice and Fire: A Winter Wonderland features fire art, ice sculptors, Santa, live performances, light displays and more.
Scoring a sweet deal on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday is a holiday highlight, so don’t let scammers ruin your fun.
WalletHub recently released its 2019 ranking of the best places to shop on Black Friday. See which retailers made the list.
Find out when time will run out to pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items from Giant Foods, Safeway and Kroger in Howard County.
Here’s a look at when retail stores open in Howard County and a peek at some of the Black Friday ads and special discounts.
This year's festive tree lighting ceremony will be held Dec. 14 in Columbia at Centennial Park. There will be carolers and refreshments.
How long can you safely eat Thanksgiving leftovers?
A study by WalletHub listed the cities with the highest and lowest holiday budgets in the nation. See how Columbia fared.
The Mall in Columbia will host its version of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 called Think Big & Shop Small from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a few healthy twists to your feast
Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Santa and a beary merry scavenger hunt at The Mall in Columbia.
We want to know what Howard County cooks are fixing for Thanksgiving. Send us your favorite recipe for a chance to be featured on Patch.
Don't feel like cooking all day? Dinner reservations for Thanksgiving 2019 at Howard County restaurants are filling up fast.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced dozens of donation sites for this year's Toys for Tots drive.
The Veterans Day Parade in Columbia will start at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 followed by a ceremony honoring veterans at Lake Kittamaqundi.
Howard County offices, courts, the animal shelter and centers will be closed for Veterans Day. Regular trash and recycling will continue.
Patient First in Columbia will X-ray trick-or-treaters' loot for free to help ensure the safety of the kids' candy before they enjoy it.
The birthday of the universe, the beginning of the Jewish new year, a ram's horn. It's Rosh Hashanah 2019. Happy 5780.
Do not forget sun protection and safety tips
A few precautions will protect your family
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks and parades in and around Columbia.
Parks in Howard County will be open on May 27 but many other county services will not be operational for Memorial Day.
We are all brother and sister, sharing these same Mothers. We should consider these women as well on Mother's Day.
The Merry Mulch Program offers eight locations for tree recycling around Howard County, including one drop-off site in Columbia.
Here are some things to do on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Columbia.
What you Google says a lot about you. Here's the top Christmas search in Maryland, according to a new study.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.