Howard County Council delays approval of Ulman's budget

The County Council Thursday decided to postpone approval of County Executive Ken Ulman's $899 million budget, as school officials wait to...

Residents split on proposed dog park in Oakland Mills

A proposal to bring a dog park to the new Blandair Park, which would be Columbia's first such facility, has left local residents divided,...

Bumps in the road: County to start funding speed humps again

Speeding is so bad on Furrow Avenue that resident Tom Albert said cars have veered off the road, knocking down mailboxes and clipping...

Incumbents return to Hickory Ridge village board

All five Hickory Ridge village board incumbents have been reelected to one-year terms, selections that took two rounds of voting in the...

Housing forums to discuss FHA financing issue for condo associations

Howard County Housing is hosting three community forums this month beginning Thursday with housing professionals to discuss the growing...

Judge in Dyer's hearing says board's charges against him are not clear

The administrative law judge hearing the Howard County school board's case against fellow member Allen Dyer said Tuesday that Dyer's...

Political Notebook: Referendum questions expected to increase turnout in November

Anticipated statewide referendums on the legalization of same-sex marriage, in-state tuition for illegal immigrants and the latest...

County funding for James Rouse Entrepreneurial Fund in question

A nonprofit that helps procure financing for Howard County small businesses is facing its second straight year without county government...

Police grapple with overtime costs for special events

Howard County has become a more popular destination in recent years for athletic races, festivals and other special events. But that...

Hearing set on proposed dog park in Blandair

A public hearing on whether to put a dog park in the new Blandair Park in Oakland Mills will be held Thursday, May 17 in front of the Howard...

City Council members weigh-in on Laurel Gardens redevelopment plans

Laurel City Council members received a briefing last week and asked questions about the Laurel Gardens redevelopment — a project...

Zaret named new Columbia Association board chairwoman

The Columbia Association board elected a new chairwoman Thursday, unanimously selecting Shari Zaret of Kings Contrivance to be at the helm...

Council passes bill aimed at helping condo buyers

The County Council Monday unanimously passed a bill that will prohibit a property owner from obtaining a county rental license if they are...

State lawmakers anticipate short special session to fix budget

The General Assembly adjourned without passing legislation that would have raised revenues needed to balance the budget April 9.

Dyer ouster hearings off to slow start

Nearly a year after the Howard County Board of Education moved to remove board member Allen Dyer from office, a hearing in the case began...