Book Review: Girls Can Dream

A lovely pictorial dictionary of careers, an alphabet of occupations

Howard County Government: Carrigan Drive Outfall Stabilization Project To Begin

A Howard County construction project to stabilize approximately 255 linear feet of stream between 9945 and 9949 Carrigan Drive in Ellico ...

Summer Restaurant Weeks Features Asian-American Eateries

Summer Restaurant Weeks & Craft Beverages will be July 12-25 in Howard County, with a special feature on Asian-American restaurants, which a

Book Review: Perfect Enough, A Children's Book

About being a foster kid

Columbia Association: How To Eat Like An Olympian

With the Summer Olympics fast approaching, there's a spirit of inspiration in the air. Witnessing the incredible dedication of the world ...

Moderate Income Housing Applications Accepted Through July 31

Howard County’s Department of Housing and Community Development is accepting applications for its Moderate Income Housing Unit program.

Unemployment Rate Increases In Columbia Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Howard County is lower than the Maryland average.

Book Review: Just Because I was Adopted

A story about adoption and forever love

Howard County Government: Howard County Housing Department Now Accepting Moderate Income Housing Unit Applications

An inclusionary zoning program, the Department of Housing and Community Development's Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) program offers ...

Book Review: I Dreamed You

A single mother's ode

Book Review: ​Dog on Board: The True Story of Eclipse

A bus-riding dog in Seattle!

Howard County Government: Howard County Hosts Nation's Largest Youth Cricket League Tournament 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted the opening ceremony for the 8th annual National Youth Cricket League (NYCL) tournament.

Howard County Government: Howard County's 4th Of July Celebration Will Offer COVID-19 Vaccines

County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County Recreation & Parks announced this year's July 4th fireworks celebration at the Lakefront ...

Columbia Fireworks Celebration To Feature Vaccine Clinic

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.

Columbia Association: Healthy Summer Snack Ideas

Summer is a great time for snacking because of the wonderful, colorful bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. You didn't think the nutri ...

Columbia-Native Faiyaz, Drake, Drop Potential Song Of The Summer

"Wasting Time" was released this week and already is creating buzz. It was produced by The Neptunes, which include Pharrell Williams.

Howard County Government: Howard County Will Host Public Meeting On Historic Courthouse Redevelopment

Howard County Government will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the potential redevelopment of the Historic Ellicott City Courthous ...

Howard County Government: Police And Fire Departments Urge Residents To Be Safe Around The July 4th Holiday

Ground-based sparklers are illegal in Howard County.

Fireworks Near Me: Columbia’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Columbia.

Columbia-Based Company Named In Class-Action Lawsuit

Rekor, which makes license plate recognition systems, is accused of overstating potential revenues, profitability and business prospects.

HoCo Mass Vaccination Site Closing For Good

The site at the Mall in Columbia will be giving the last of nearly 50,000 shots Thursday. It opened at the end of April.

Oakland Mills Alum Whittington Signs With Russian Hoops Team

After some time with the Denver Nuggets, the former Scorpion is heading back overseas, where he's spent much of his basketball career.

Columbia Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Columbia area high schools.

Howard Community College Breaks Ground On Math, Sports Complex

Construction is set to begin on the 193,000-square-foot building this summer. The county and state will fund the $101.7 million project.

6 Great Places To Bring Your Pup In Columbia

Looking for the perfect spot for your next doggy date? You're in luck: Columbia is home to a number of pet-friendly locales.

Teen Gamer Raises Money For Pediatric Leukemia Research

A Howard County 18-year-old has turned his passion for gaming into a fundraiser to benefit Johns Hopkins pediatric leukemia research.

Howard County Ranks No. 8 As 2021 Healthiest Community

Howard County has been ranked No. 8 out of nearly 3,000 counties by U.S. News & World Report in its 2021 Healthiest Communities rankings​.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Columbia Area

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Howard County Government: Howard County To Offer COVID-19 Vaccines At Merriweather Concerts This Season

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to Merriweather concert attendees this season.

Howard County Government: Baltimore Man Charged With Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend In Columbia

Jawon Stanford Ferguson, 38, of North Curley Street, is charged with first- and second-degree murder and a weapon violation in the June ...

COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Offered At Merriweather Concerts

Concertgoers can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at any of the upcoming Merriweather Post Pavilion events.

Nominees Sought For HoCo Human Rights Commission Award

The 2021 Human Rights Commission Individual, Student and Organization Award recognizes others for their contributions in Howard County.

Howard Co. Teen Uses Popular Livestreaming Platform to Raise Fund

--Exceeds Fundraising Goal to Help Kids Diagnosed with Leukemia—

Columbia Association: CA's Pool Managers On The Benefits Of Joining The Team

See the latest announcement from Columbia Association.

Howard County Government: Howard County Government Closings On July 5th In Observance Of Independence Day Holiday 

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Indep ...

HCPSS Academy Of Finance Team​ Finishes 2nd In National Challenge

Nearly 10,000 students from more than 350 schools across the U.S. competed in the National Personal Finance Challenge.

Woman Shot in Columbia Parking Garage: Police

The Howard County Police Departments seeks the public's help in finding who shot a woman sitting in her vehicle in a parking garage.

Howard County Government: Howard County Police To Direct Some Non-Emergency 911 Calls To Mental Health Experts

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced the Howard County Police Department (HCPD) and Grassroots Crisis Intervention Cente ...

Howard County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Columbia area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Howard County Teenager to Put His “Speedrunning” Skills For Kids

--Second mission to help raise funds for the Johns Hopkins Children Center—