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Suspect Arrested from 2020 Homicide Cold Case in Howard County
Howard County police have arrested a suspect and charged him with two counts of murder in a 2020 shooting in Columbia that killed [...] -
Central Library Project Advances with Proposed Release of $5 million in State Funds
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – In his upcoming FY26 capital budget, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will request the release of $5 [...] -
First-Ever Howard County Office of Agriculture
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined on Thursday by Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin [...]
Crime & Justice
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Suspect Arrested from 2020 Homicide Cold Case in Howard County
Howard County police have arrested a suspect and charged him with two counts of murder in a 2020 shooting in Columbia that killed [...] -
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, April 3-9, 2025
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in Ellicott City, 21042: 11000 block of Steeplechase Court, April 8, various items Columbia, [...] -
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, April 1-2, 2025
Robbery Ellicott City, 21043: 3100 block of Normandy Woods Drive, April 1 9 p.m. An adult male victim reported that he was [...]
Community
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Community and 50+ Center Planned for Elkridge
April 1, 2025ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced several impactful investments for the Elkridge [...] -
Along Route One, Ride for Free Through April 17 in Howard County
March 27, 2025ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced recently the launch of its new microtransit program, HoCo [...] -
Public Works to Host Meeting on the Painter’s Hill Pond Repair Project
March 26, 2025ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Stormwater Management Division will hold a community [...]
- Howard County Youth Engagement Programming
- Community Foundation of Howard County’s Beverly White-Seals to Retire
- Temora Manor Pond Repair Project Meeting February 6th
Opinion
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The Path to Great Journalism Lies with Consumers of News
Transparency in government begins with good journalism. One path to transparency in government is good and in-depth news [...] -
Dear Democrats: A Moment of Reflection of Why You’re Here
Letter to the Editor As Trump, a symbol of Democratic failures, is sworn in, it’s time to remember that even though Trump is [...] -
Let’s Help Howard County Kids by Helping Their Parents
Due to a task I am working on to add a parenting class to our calendar, my thoughts gravitated towards many of the the young [...]
Columbia
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Spring Weather Reveals Completed Stream Restoration at Wilde Lake
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Wilde Lake Board Funds Local Groups, Answers Public Safety Questions
March 10, 2025Publisher’s Note: This article is made available free to the public for a limited time. Donations, community engagement and [...] -
Wilde Lake High School’s Fantastical Spring Musical
March 7, 2025Hello. Thank you for visiting Howard Courier. You have requested to see premium content. To access this article and all other [...]
- Kyshona Brings Legacy to Columbia, Gives Local Students the Stage
- Marathon CA Board Meeting Fails to Move Needle on Key Issues
- What to Know about the Upcoming Dorsey’s Search Village Board Elections
Politics
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IndivisibleHoCoMD Calls for Schumer Resignation as Senate Minority Leader
HOWARD COUNTY, MD, March 21, 2025— Indivisible Howard County Maryland (IndivisibleHoCoMD), a citizen-led organization with [...] -
Marathon CA Board Meeting Fails to Move Needle on Key Issues
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What to Know about the Upcoming Dorsey’s Search Village Board Elections
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Living
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“Blossoms and Beyond” at the Bernice Kish Gallery in Wilde Lake
Founded in 1885, the Baltimore Watercolor Society (BWS; https://baltimorewatercolorsociety.org) is today the nation’s [...] -
A Lesson on Learning to Love in Howard County and Beyond
Publisher’s Note: This premium article is provided free as a public service to our readers. From the humanitarian movement [...] -
Film Review: WALKING WHILE BLACK: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer
This documentary, WALKING WHILE BLACK: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer, starts off with scenes of police brutality toward Black people [...]
Entertainment
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What’s “Hoppening” in Howard County this April
Spring has sprung and Easter is coming up this month. For those seeking out fun Easter activities, there’s plenty of events [...] -
Merriweather District’s Books in Bloom Returns May 10th
Merriweather District’s signature book festival, Books in Bloom, is back for its 9th year, bringing together community with top [...] -
Wilde Lake High School’s Fantastical Spring Musical
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Health
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Howard County Medical Center Receives $3 Million for Expansion
COLUMBIA, Md. — Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center received a $3 million grant from The Kahlert Foundation to support [...] -
Community Gardening Flourishes in Howard County
Over 50 Gardens Installed Across the County COLUMBIA, MD – Nourishing Gardens, a program of the Community Ecology Institute [...] -
Combating Food Insecurity in Howard County
Columbia, MD – Howard County is facing a significant challenge with food insecurity. According to the 2021 Howard County Health [...]
Business
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Howard County Medical Center Receives $3 Million for Expansion
COLUMBIA, Md. — Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center received a $3 million grant from The Kahlert Foundation to support [...] -
Columbia Housing Center Appoints Three Columbia Residents to Its Board of Directors
The Columbia Housing Center is proud to announce that three new members have joined the Board of Directors, serving two-year [...] -
County Officially Opens Cyber Howard Accelerator Program
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today helped officially open Howard County Economic Development [...]
Youth & Family
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New Youth Engagement Strategy Council Intends to Defuse Youth Violence
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today established the Youth Engagement Strategy (YES!) Council by [...] -
2025 Howard County Homecoming Gala: Supporting Get On the Bus Soccer
Howard County, Maryland – March 5, 2025 – Howard County Soccer Alumni and Get on the Bus leaders, Tim Ryerson and Brian [...] -
Seahawks’ Late-Game Run Stings Scorpions in State Title Game
Oakland Mills’ state title run falls short in 3A finals The Oakland Mills Scorpions opened their state title game in perfect [...]
Sports
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Seahawks’ Late-Game Run Stings Scorpions in State Title Game
Oakland Mills’ state title run falls short in 3A finals The Oakland Mills Scorpions opened their state title game in perfect [...] -
Oakland Mills Scorpions Hope to Sting South River for State Title
It’s the Scorpions’ first title shot in 27 years Life is good; it can also be circular. Oakland Mills dropped their season [...] -
The Mighty and Victorious Oakland Mills High School Cheerleaders
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Bulletins
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Charles “Chuck” Rees, Active in Columbia Politics, Dies at 86
March 31, 2025Charles Arthur (“Chuck” to most) Rees died at the age of 86 on March 27, 2025 at his home in Columbia, Maryland. He had [...] -
Board of Education Seeks Members for Operating Budget Review Committee
March 31, 2025The Board of Education of Howard County invites community organizations and individuals to express interest in appointments to [...] -
Applicants Needed for the Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board
March 27, 2025ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking dedicated applicants to represent particular openings on the [...]
- Because Animals Matter, There’s a Howard County Board
- The Howard County Police Accountability Board has Vacancies
- Funeral Arrangements for Former Howard County Del. Frank S. Turner
Recent News
Adopt-a-Spot Cleanup with Wilde Lake CARES – Faulkner Ridge
Adopt-a-Spot Cleanup with Wilde Lake CARES – Faulkner Ridge
Join Wilde Lake CARES at its Faulkner Ridge Adopt-a-Spot for a spring clean up. Meet at 10738 Faulkner Ridge Circle on Saturday, May 10 at 9AM. Please dress appropriately for pulling weeds and working outdoors. […]
RAC Meeting, April 22
Applications for the Resident Architectural Committee (RAC) meeting on Tuesday, April 22 are due by 4:30PM on Tuesday, April 15. The Application for Exterior Alteration form and additional information about the application process can be […]
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, April 3-9, 2025
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in Ellicott City, 21042: 11000 block of Steeplechase Court, April 8, various items Columbia, 21045: 8400 block of Oak Bush Terrance, April 8-9 overnight, cash Columbia, 21044: 5400 block of Cedar Lane, […]
Birding Colombia, South America: Russ Ruffing
The country of Colombia boasts the most impressive bird species list of any country in the world…so imagine trying to see as many species as possible there using small windows of availability! This talk will […]
Financial Literacy Fair
Join us for the Financial Literacy Fair on April 19th from 3–5 PM at the Howard County Glenwood Library! This exciting event is designed for middle and high school students to build essential money management […]
Life Skills Class for Grades 6 – 9 #8 (Series of 8 classes)
FREE and back by popular demand!!! HC DrugFree is providing a highly interactive skills-based program designed to promote positive health and personal development for youth in grades 6-9. (For slightly younger or older students, we will […]
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