Howard volleyball sweeps Arundel, earns first state final berth since 1980
Howard volleyball will play for a state championship for the first time since 1980 after a three-set sweep of Arundel.
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Howard County high school games to watch (Nov. 10-15)
It's an entertaining week for fall sports in Howard County, with several competitive postseason matchups...
Community fridges have arrived in Howard County. Here’s where to find them.
Pocket food pantries will be located at the Rachell L. Gray Community Foundation in Elkridge,...
New MVA feature: Donate to veterans fund when registering vehicles online
Maryland drivers who go online to apply for or renew registration can donate to a...
Howard Community College faculty blame high turnover on President Daria J. Willis
Howard Community College faculty say President Daria J. Willis has created a hostile work environment...
Ellicott City woman who went on ’embezzlement spree’ to fund Taylor Swift tickets, vacations sentenced
An Ellicott City woman will serve time in federal prison and owe nearly $1.2 million...
12 specials for Veterans Day in Maryland
Here are 12 restaurants, chains, small businesses and organizations offering Veterans Day discounts and specials...
COVID caused construction costs to rise at Guilford Park High, now a contractor is suing Howard Schools over it
Guilford Park is Howard County's 13th high school and opened its doors to students in...
Baltimore weather: Cold Veterans Day after Western Maryland sees first real snow
After snow in Western Maryland, the Baltimore-area forecast looks cold.
River Hill, Centennial boys cross country teams win state titles
Howard County schools made up half of the boys cross country state championship teams with...
Veterans in Howard County can find special events, services throughout November
Legal clinics, discounted fitness memberships and other benefits await Howard County veterans and active-duty military.
3 members of influential Howard land-use board resign, citing political pressure, mistreatment
Three members of the Howard County board that decides high-profile land-use and zoning cases have...
Baltimore weather: Snow predicted in Western Maryland; Baltimore to see freezing temperatures
Colder weather is kicking up in Maryland this week, with snow predicted on the western...
Glenelg boys soccer dominates Hereford, 3-0, advances to 2A state final
Glenelg jumped on Hereford early and cruised to a shutout win, sending the Gladiators to...
Glenelg field hockey edges Man Valley in OT, 2-1, to win 2A state title
Lakshmi Almli scored the game-winner in overtime to lift Glenelg over Manchester Valley for its...
Centennial boys soccer rallies to defeat Tuscarora, advances to Class 3A state final
Centennial responded with a fury after giving up the game's first goal to beat Tuscarora...
Howard County parents criticize rushed redistricting process, question data
“You will split up communities and you will rip apart long-standing programs for our children,”...
Glenelg field hockey takes down Kent Island, 3-2, to reach 2A state final
Caroline Latchis' timely goal put the Gladiators ahead and helped Glenelg clinch a fifth straight...
Howard County high school football stats leaders (Nov. 6)
Here's who's leading Howard County high school football in various offensive and defensive categories at...
Ellicott City man charged with child porn distribution for second time
Investigators observed the man giving tennis lessons to a minor Oct. 29 at Centennial Park...
Ellicott City sushi restaurateur to open in Souvlaki space
A new Japanese restaurant from the owners behind Yama Sushi in Ellicott City is one...
Howard volleyball sweeps Centennial to claim second straight region title
Dylann Loggins' presence in the middle was a key factor in Howard volleyball remaining unbeaten...
Maryland animal groups strained by shutdown, SNAP uncertainty: ‘We already can’t help enough’
The government shutdown could pressure pet owners to surrender their animals, but Maryland rescue groups...
$700,000 price tag for Howard County Council renovations called ‘silly’ by Jones
Howard County Council is renovating the Banneker Room at the George Howard Building, that which...
Howard calendar (Nov. 9-16)
Here's what to do in Howard County.
Compost your old gourds at Miller Library’s Pumpkin Palooza | MOSTLY MAIN STREET
Suddenly, Halloween is a distant memory in Howard County. Onward to turkeys and pilgrim hats,...
Household movers in Maryland will be required to register with state
State officials will require household moving companies to register with the Department of Labor starting...
Howard hearing examiner sides with West Friendship neighbors in farm dispute
A Howard County hearing examiner sided with neighbors of West Friendship's Here We Grow Stables...
Howard parents doubt traffic fixes will make roads safe for kids to cross
Some Columbia families say even a short walk to school can be risky for their...
Parents of teens killed outside Columbia mall sue ankle monitor company
ASAP has surrendered its license as a Private Home Detention Monitoring Agency in Maryland.
Billie Eilish donates thousands of dollars to Howard County Conservancy
Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer Billie Eilish has donated millions to organizations focused on addressing climate...
Former Howard substitute teacher sentenced to 18 months in child porn case
A former substitute teacher in Howard County was sentenced to 18 months of home detention...
Maryland school ratings: View 2024-25 data by school and district
View Maryland's star ratings for every public school based on factors including MCAP test scores,...
Maryland Report Card: Howard has fewer 5-star schools in 2024-25
The number of five-star schools in Howard County dropped; a total of nine schools lost...
Shots fired at Jessup Royal Farms gas station, police say
Shots were fired at a Jessup Royal Farms gas station early Sunday morning. In June,...
Howard County game balls: Recognizing 10 standout high school athletes (Oct. 27-Nov. 2)
Game balls are handed out to 10 of the top high school athletes each week...
Howard County high school games to watch (Nov. 3-9)
Cross country state championships are set for Saturday, while field hockey, soccer contest state semifinals...
Power plant owner Constellation exploring billions worth of energy projects for state
Baltimore-based energy company Constellation is laying the groundwork for what could be billions of dollars...
French touch to continue as Tersiguel’s transitions to pizzeria bistro in Ellicott City
After more than 40 years in the restaurant business, Michel Tersiguel will hand over his...
Columbia man charged in grandparents’ deaths found competent to stand trial
A plea of "not criminally responsible" — Maryland's version of the insanity defense — claims...
Worried about SNAP uncertainty, more Howard residents seek help
Community organizations in Howard County are working to meet an increased demand while anticipating more...
Ellicott City’s Brick House Farm, former water bottling plant to be auctioned
The land where historic Brick House Farm sits will be auctioned as Taro Investment Corporation...
Handgun lockbox giveaway in Howard aims to conquer leading cause of suicide
The gun safety mechanisms are a way to address firearm violence and suicide. From 2019...
The return of Main Street’s missing symbol in Ellicott City will cost $30,000
"The clock is so much more than just a clock. It's a symbol of who...
Maryland Marching Band Association state championships | PHOTOS
During the Maryland Marching Band Association's 2025 State Championships at Towson University Saturday, in Division...
‘Full-circle moment’: Glenelg Country volleyball wins IAAM B championship
Glenelg Country volleyball's leaders played an integral role in the team's development as IAAM B...
Glenelg field hockey defeats Long Reach, advances to 2A state semifinals
Glenelg field hockey tightened up its defense and fended off Long Reach to advance to...
Teen charged with killing 2 outside Columbia mall sentenced in 2024 assault case
Following a two-day trial in Howard County Circuit Court in August, Zeah was acquitted on...
2 lost goats wander Ellicott City’s Main Street
Two goats were found roaming Ellicott City's Main Street. The Howard County Police Department helped...
FOX45: Families of teens killed outside Columbia Mall sue GPS monitoring company for negligence
The families of two teens shot and killed outside The Mall in Columbia earlier this...
Howard County councilmember wants lawyer with newly ousted hearing-examiner’s firm to review zoning cases
In May the Howard County Council forced out hearing examiner Katherine Taylor in a closed-door...
Oakland Mills football closes out regular season with 21-12 win over Howard
Oakland Mills tight end Elijah Redd's second touchdown of the game made the difference in...
Retrial in fatal 2017 Columbia Christmas stabbing set for Monday
Damien Clark, 49, claimed self-defense at his first trial, which stemmed from a fight at...
Old Ellicott City Caplan’s building to reopen Saturday as local marketplace
After years of sitting empty following Ellicott City’s deadly floods, the iconic Caplan’s building is...
Sykesville mom of 3 to open nature-inspired play cafe
Part nature center, part children's museum, Little Explorers Cafe hopes to become a community gathering...
Howard Community College closes after water main break possibly linked to earthquake
Howard Community College closed Wednesday after a water main break that officials say may be...
River Hill junior Michelle Yeung wins first state golf championship; team finishes runner-up
River Hill's Helen Yeung was 19 shots better than any other female in the Class...
Archdiocese encourages use of its free resources during government shutdown
The leader of the Archdiocese of Baltimore has alerted those affected by the ongoing government...
8 police dogs in Howard County get new bullet- and stab-proof vests
"It's important for the dogs to have body armor because they're in harm's way. Oftentimes...
Mt. Hebron girls soccer edges River Hill, 1-0, for regional title
Pearl Prasartkarnka's goaltending, Grace Garvin's clutch goal lead Mt. Hebron girls soccer to regional final...
Marriotts Ridge senior Abbi Livay helping others after leukemia diagnosis
Two years after being diagnosed with leukemia, Marriotts Ridge senior Abbi Livay is spreading awareness...
Howard County game balls: Recognizing 10 standout high school athletes (Oct. 20-26)
Game balls are handed out to 10 of the top high school athletes each week...
Howard officials question $100,000 bus routes for students 0.3 miles away
Some Howard County students live less than half a mile from their schools — but...
Maryland’s health care safety net in jeopardy, raising fears of steep cost increases
Details are being ironed out, and state officials said they're working toward preventing changes that...
No. 1 Howard volleyball sweeps No. 9 River Hill, defends Howard County title
Howard volleyball hasn't lost to a county opponent since the 2023 playoffs. The Lions closed...
2.5-magnitude earthquake strikes in Columbia
A small earthquake measuring about 2.5 in magnitude struck East Columbia late Monday afternoon, according...
Howard’s COVID-19 Memorial sculpture unveiled
The COVID-19 memorial sculpture "ensures that we never forget those we lost, never take for...
Howard County high school games to watch (Oct. 27-Nov. 2)
Here are the top games to watch this week as Howard County teams play in...
Amelia Earhart made Maryland her runway — even with the first lady aboard
Amelia Earhart was attending a formal dinner at the White House the night of April...
Marijuana use doubles on Maryland roads after legalization, study says
While marijuana use on Maryland roads doubled since 2023, deaths and arrests involving impaired driving...
Man dies after fleeing attempted traffic stop in Ellicott City, police say
A 26-year-old was killed in a single-car collision after fleeing a traffic stop in Ellicott...
2 Maryland residents light a path for breast cancer survivorship
"There was nobody, 15 years ago, guiding me at all with what to do now,"...
Motorcyclist killed in Howard County crash, police say
The Howard County Police Department is investigating the death of a motorcyclist in the early...
No. 9 Guilford Park football clinches Howard County title with 38-7 win over Howard
In just its second varsity season, Guilford Park football became the first team in school...
3 new Howard Schools redistricting plans proposed before final vote
Three additional concepts for redistricting were presented to the Howard County Board of Education on...
$18.2M approved for Ellicott City tunnel, Howard’s largest public works project
Howard County will have to repay most of the $18.2 million given by the state...
Researchers 90% positive they will find Amelia Earhart’s doomed plane on remote Pacific island
"We have a lot of evidence to go on, and I believe the chances are...
Mall-area crime in Columbia dips, patrols rise dramatically, since last year’s spike
Howard County Police said crime around The Mall in Columbia has dropped since patrols were...
River Hill’s Michelle Yeung, Marriotts Ridge’s Aidan Kim win Howard County golf titles
River Hill's Michelle Yeung and Marriotts Ridge's Aidan Kim won the girls and boys county...
Columbia Lakefront Library talks revived as Ball proposes land purchase
Years after announcing bold plans for a library on Columbia's Lakefront, Howard County Executive Calvin...
Howard County golf championships | PHOTOS
Howard County golf championships at Fairway Hills Golf Club on Thursday, Oct. 23.
The Howard County Jail was once the worst in the state. It’s about to get a makeover.
For several years, the historic jail held the title as one of the worst in...
Centennial cross country sweeps team titles at Howard County championship
Centennial cross country entered Wednesday afternoon's Howard County championship meet as the presumptive favorite, and...
Fewer Howard drivers are illegally passing school buses on roadways
Howard County Police Deputy Chief Sarah Kayser: "Behind every flashing red light is a child...
Congressional Democrats investigating Social Security commissioner over debit card contract
Congressional Democrats are investigating whether Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano knew — and should have...
State regulators: Utilities must pave the way for electric vehicle growth
Maryland regulators are directing Baltimore Gas and Electric and other utilities to accelerate their role...
Baltimore weather: Cloudy week continues, with rain arriving later tonight
Baltimore will see mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures through Tuesday before rain returns.
West Friendship farm in limbo after hearing on complaints of permit violations
The Howard County hearing examiner did not issue a decision Tuesday on permits awarded to...
Accessory apartment changes get OK from Howard planning board, with conditions
Howard County's planning board approved a petition last week to amend the way accessory apartments...
No. 6 Glenelg field hockey defeats Mt. Hebron, 6-0, in Howard County championship game
Glenelg field hockey dominated Mt. Hebron, 6-0, to win its third straight Howard County championship.
No. 1 Howard volleyball warms up for playoffs with win over No. 3 Broadneck
Howard volleyball kept its undefeated season going with a three-set win over the Anne Arundel...
Maryland offers $25 million in energy efficiency grants for low-income households
The state is offering $25 million in energy efficiency grants to benefit low- and moderate-income...
FOX45: Maryland’s education overhaul struggles to deliver high-quality teachers
One of the promises made by backers of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future was that...
Howard County game balls: Recognizing 10 standout high school athletes (Oct. 13-19)
Game balls are handed out to 10 of the top high school athletes each week...
For drivers on the spectrum, interactions with police can be nerve-wracking
Pathfinders for Autism provides resources for those on the spectrum, such as the traffic stop...
Howard leaders ask: Could funds for 14th high school be better spent?
A 14th high school in Elkridge has been in the plans for awhile. Some say...
Howard County high school sports games to watch (Oct. 20-26)
Here are some of the top games to watch this week in Howard County high...
5 & Dine: 5 pumpkin dishes, drinks for fall in Baltimore area
Here are five restaurants to find pumpkin in the Baltimore area.