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Howard County issues health alert after sewage overflow in Columbia neighborhood
Nearly 1.3 million gallons of sewage overflowed in a Columbia townhouse community, the county health department said Friday. The agency has issued a precautionary health alert.
Retired Howard County schools chief tapped to lead Western Maryland school district
Michael Martirano left the Howard County Public School System abruptly last year.
Baltimore County man gets 50 years in nonfatal Howard County road rage incident
The Howard County State’s Attorney’s office sentenced a Baltimore County man to 50 years in prison for his role in a violent road rage shooting.
Howard County will change how it picks schools for upgrades. Will it work?
Communities at aging schools are still waiting to see how the fate of their buildings could change.
3 things to know about the funding gap for Howard County’s schools
Educators, parents, residents and others urged the Howard County Council to provide additional funding for the school system, which is warning that program and staff cuts will be necessary without additional dollars.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Star Wars parade to sheep and wool festival
Seven things to do in Howard County, including a Star Wars parade and sheep and wool festival.
Archbishop Lori urges Maryland Catholics to remember Pope Francis by serving the less fortunate
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori encouraged area parishioners to learn from Pope Francis’ legacy by embodying light and hope through service to those in the margins.
How Calvin Ball proposes to tighten Howard County’s belt amid federal, state cuts
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball unveiled a $2.3 billion operating budget proposal for the fiscal year beginning in July, recommending $100 million be trimmed from the county’s books.
Lawmakers hope changes bring more stability, transparency to Howard Community College
After a tumultuous seven months, the Howard Community College board is at full strength and set to expand by two members, with new rules in place to ensure more transparency over its decision making.
Contract clash: Columbia Association, villages at odds over new deal, community buildings
Tensions are rising between Columbia villages and the Columbia Association as the two try to negotiate contracts.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from egg hunts to Manor Hill Tavern’s beer run
Here are seven things to do in Howard County for the week ending Wednesday, April 23.
Howard County to put permanent police unit in downtown Columbia
The Howard County Police Department is establishing a full-time unit of officers to three areas in Columbia: the Merriweather District, The Mall in Columbia and Columbia Lakefront.
Some Howard County schools will be redistricted. Will yours?
The school system is about to embark on a boundary review, also known as redistricting, for 11 schools in Columbia and Ellicott City.
Howard County bus aide hit two nonverbal students, police say
Albert William Rice Jr. was arrested and charged last week with two counts of second-degree assault and one count of fourth-degree sex offense.
‘Especially troubling’: A Howard County bus aide faces sex offense, assault charges
A Howard County bus attendant, contracted to serve students at the Linwood Center, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and one count of fourth-degree sex offense this week.
7 Things to do in Howard County from Daffodil Day to a Columbia Orchestra performance
Things to do in Howard County from Thursday, April 3, through Wednesday, April 9.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball proposes $367 million budget ‘despite uncertainty’
Ball on Tuesday sent his proposed capital improvement program to the Howard County Council for consideration.
Columbia man killed in fatal crash on I-70 in Howard County
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Monday morning crash in Howard County.
Residents to Columbia Association board: Leave our village facilities alone
Many Columbia residents and leaders are pushing back against proposals to turn over management of the village community association buildings and neighborhood centers to the Columbia Association.
Columbia Association board eyes takeover of village facilities. But at what cost?
The Columbia Association is weighing proposals to take over the community buildings and centers that are now run by the planned community’s 10 villages. The recommendations are triggering a debate about Columbia’s future.