Laurel Leader's photo caption ignored building's current occupant [Letter]

My business is located at 309 Main St., in Laurel. Outback Leather is a one-stop leather shop. We do everything from custom fitting boots...

Thank you to Laurel Police for response to robbery attempt [Letter]

We would like to appreciate the service that was provided by the Laurel Police Dept. on Saturday, May 4, when the following incident...

CA board chair offers thanks after 'transformative year' [Letter]

I want to express my gratitude to the members of the CA Board of Directors, to CA President Phil Nelson, and to all of the CA team members...

Student asks school board for later high school start times [Letter]

The HCPSS board is researching the feasibility of later high school start times. This could have a great impact on many students around...

Maryland should follow Virginia in striking down rain tax [Letter]

As reported by Rusty Weiss on January 10, 2013, "…. a federal judge struck down the attempt to regulate stormwater runoff as a breach...

Wellness Policy 9090 restrictions could have negative impact [Letter]

The Howard County Board of Education is considering expanding its restrictions (Wellness Policy 9090) on the types of foods which can be...

CA board, not new corporation, should control Symphony Woods [Letter]

Your paper has given us, side-by-side, three glaring examples of the sheer gall and/or utter shamelessness of the proponents of CA's...

Columbia has room to become 'artistic enabled community' [Letter]

I harbor high hopes that Columbia can blossom to the next level in creating a "go to" environment that supports and nurtures art and...

Kudos on cheerful Clyde's race photo [Letter]

I wanted to commend your photographer Noah Scialom for his delightful photo in the April 18 edition of little Susanna and Lily Decker...

School fundraisers that promote healthy options are better choice [Letter]

As a physician at the April 11 public hearing on proposed changes in the HCPSS Wellness Policy, I left with an appreciation for the...

Howard County officials need to dim Blandair lights [Letter]

I would like to suggest that our county officials need to practice what they preach – Choose Civility. Recently after coming back...

Swatek has track record of concern for Long Reach community [Letter]

Long Reach residents should make use of the election being extended one week to Saturday, April 27 and vote for Russ Swatek as the CA...

Robey's tax increases might be his legacy in retirement [Letter]

With the announced near term political retirement of now state Sen. and former County Executive James Robey, it is worthwhile to consider...

Taxes and fees are troubling when little information provided on use [Letter]

As a long time resident of Maryland state and Howard County, I am so concerned about the many taxes and fees being imposed on all of us.

Cornell embodies necessary characteristics of CA board member [Letter]

My experience as a past member and Chairman of the CA Board of Directors showed me that there are four important characteristics of CA Board...