Editorial: HCC's record number of graduates attests to its value

Letter: Despite traffic concerns, Wegmans will be fine addition to Columbia

I fell in love with Wegmans in Corning, New York when I was on active duty in the Navy (over 26 years ago). When opportunities would permit,...

Letter: Please don't stifle Merriweather music

I have to disagree respectfully with Steve McCord's letter noting that the sounds from Merriweather Post Pavilion disturb the neighborhood...

Letter: Is Allen Dyer a 'nuisance?' Are jet planes fast?

In your editorial of May 10, 2012, you refer to Mr. Dyer as "something of a nuisance."

Letter: To slow speeders, use cameras, not speed bumps

It is with dismay that I read that Howard County is going to resume speed bump construction. My concern is that these bumps slow the...

Letter: Sometimes, government must step in to ensure freedoms

If you look back throughout the history of this country, you will see voters oppress the rights of women and interracial couples, just as...

Letter: Tips on how not to miss county activities guides

This letter is in response to Brenda Kaufman's May 3 letter, "Parks brochures are no good if residents don't see them."

Letter: School bus drivers appreciate end-of-year gifts

My child's school bus driver is a pleasure to greet every school-day morning. She always has a big smile and a kind word and wave.

Letter: Laurel Senior Friendship Club thanks Laurel Boys and Girls Club for support of flea market

The Laurel Senior Friendship Club (LSFC) wishes to express our sincere thanks to the Laurel Boys and Girls Club for allowing us to use their...

Letter: School sports teams will suffer under turf fields agreement

As a former student of the Howard County public school system, I find it grossly offensive that fields would be taken away from the high...

Editorial: End the ill-advised attempt to remove Dyer from school board

While there appears to be little chance they will do so, we nonetheless urge members of the Howard County Board of Education to end their...

Editorial: Skeptical report on tennis center a welcome dose of reality

The Maryland Stadium Authority has dumped a bucket of ice-cold water on the tennis enthusiasts who want to build a world-class tennis...

Letter: Parks brochure does no good if people don't get it

The Howard County Parks and Recreation brochure needs to get to Howard County residents. A few years ago, Howard County residents got the...

Letters: Enough already with the noise at Merriweather Post concerts

Last year I expressed the opinion that most concerts at Merriweather violate state standards regarding noise and vibration (the pounding...

Letter: Let Independents vote for Circuit Court candidates

I agree with Mr. Kohn (letter, April 12) that one should not have to be registered as a member of a major political party in order to vote...

Column: We all need to stand up and help in fight against bullying

While I am a believer in  Martin Luther King Jr.'s truism, "The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important," it...

Howard County editorial cartoons

Take a look at a collection of editorial cartoons from Glen Foden, appearing weekly in The Howard County Times and The Columbia...

Squirrelly like a fox

Dumb animals can be pretty smart.

It's official

Well, I did it. I've taken the plunge.

Mr. Smith Goes to School

Childhood is filled with conflicting feelings to start with. Imagine what it must be like for the poor kids at Forest Ridge Elementary, in...

'Nuff said

Much as I hate to regurgitate press releases, one crossed my path that requires no embellishment, especially if you already know my take...

Making a splash

Got a call today from Rob Goldman, the Columbia Association vice president, chief operating officer and longtime poobah when it comes to...

Return to sender

Sorry I haven't posted in so long, but it seems I haven't had much to say.

Never mind

It was true when I wrote it, but it wasn't for long.

Pathway PS