Columbia man allegedly tied to Howard County gang indicted

The crimes appear ordinary on Howard County's November police log — two break-ins on U.S. 1, another at a Columbia home where a...

Glen Mar Golf Classic raises $16,000 for Grassroots

The inaugural Glen Mar Golf Classic benefit for Grassroots attracted a full field at Timbers at Troy Golf Course, in Elkridge, and raised...

Five left without home after fires in Clarksville, Columbia

A pair of late-night fires Wednesday night and Thursday morning in Howard County have left five people without a home.

Board approves joint-use agreement for artificial turf fields

A joint-use agreement between Howard County schools and the Department of Recreation and Parks was approved Tuesday, clearing the way for...

Mountain bike skills course to open in Rockburn Branch Park June 2

The mountain bike skills course in Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge is scheduled to officially open Saturday, June 2, following a 10 a.m....

Traffic, affordable housing concerns raised at Columbia downtown redevelopment meeting

Finding little to fault in the design of the first building project in the downtown Columbia redevelopment process, residents at a community...

$100 million project to bring upscale apartments, retail to downtown Columbia

The first new building in what will become a significant investment in downtown Columbia is itself a sizable investment — an estimated...

Dyer sues fellow school board members over superintendent search

As the Board of Education went into dinner recess during its meeting Tuesday, Allen Dyer served four of his fellow board members with...

Outdoor track: Howard's London, Mt. Hebron's Wilkins headline state meet

Her arms flailing and feet sputtering, Howard's Christine London stared down toward the track at Morgan State University and fought back the...

Tennis: Cramp ends state championship bid by Reservoir's Akinshemoyin

Reservoir's Biyik Akinshemoyin wanted to go on, but in the end, his body simply wouldn't let him. After more than ten sets, and almost 100...

Boys lacrosse: Hereford holds off Glenelg for state title

For Glenelg, the hole turned out to be just a little too deep. Up against four-time defending state champion Hereford at the University of...

Bits & Pieces: HCC honors its top athletes at annual awards banquet

I have attended dozens of athletic banquets in my days, but I have never been around a more boisterous and fun-loving group than the...

Rec sports: Trio wins beach volleyball tournament

The deadline for submitting sports copy is 9 a.m. on Mondays. We prefer email (howardcountysports@patuxent.com). We do not accept...

High school wrap-up: Outdoor track and tennis regional results

Outdoor track

Sports notices: Buy an Orioles ticket and help Special Olympics

Submitting sports notices

Boys lacrosse: Glenelg returns to state final with win over Kent Island

Glenelg got a shot at a little redemption, and the Gladiators didn't waste it. Up against a Kent Island team that had handed them their only...

Veggie burgers are heating up the burger wars

Everybody loves burgers. That's a fact of American life. Beef, turkey, chicken, or even fish—all have their ardent fans. Maybe it's...

'You Can't Take It With You,' so enjoy Everyman play now

Audiences during the Great Depression had their spirits lifted by "You Can't Take It With You," the wacky 1936 comedy by George S....

Teachers, students fill the Columbia Art Center

The annual Faculty/Student Exhibition at the Columbia Art Center lets you know that its teachers and students have been busy. Paintings,...

Painting flowers and landscapes is in their nature

The outdoors comes indoors in a two-artist exhibit of pastels and watercolors at the Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House. Aptly titled "In...

No sour grapes: 10 Wine in the Woods survival tips

Whether you're a wine aficionado or someone who has always wanted to learn about the different varieties of fermented grapes, this weekend's...

You're in good 'Company' at Silhouette Stages

Stephen Sondheim's Broadway musical "Company" has a title that refers to the companionship provided by the main character's friends, but...

Laurel's Moses Stone looks to life after 'The Voice'

The second season of NBC's "The Voice" is over, but Laurel native and show contestant Moses Stone isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

The bloom is back on the rose for this bourbon

I'm a wine guy. Ok; girl. Some would say that is a minor technicality. But not in the world of bourbon. You either swing one way or another....

Cedar Lane School graduates

Joanna Lynn Blatter

2012 Graduation: Howard County schools

A collection of photos and lists of 2012 high school graduates from around Howard County.

HCC student overcomes obstacles, earns degree

On the day before graduating from Howard Community College, Jennie Wang of Columbia considered the arduous road she had traveled and her...

School board passes APFO chart on second try

Nearly two weeks after the Board of Education failed to pass this year's Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance, the chart that helps...

Air Force veteran to fellow Howard Community College grads: We 'beat the odds'

Danielle Allison likes challenges.

Only one principal move for 2012-2013 school year

There will be one new principal next year in the 74-school Howard County system. Michael Caldwell, an assistant principal at Dayton Oaks...

With warm weather comes opening of new outdoor classroom at Guilford

The sounds of a brass band drifted through the spring air Thursday night at Guilford Elementary School in Columbia. The music led visitors...

Sophie Kerr prize winner displayed writing talent in high school

As a child, Kathryn Manion used to sit on her father's lap late into the evenings and read with him.

Local officials excited, encouraged by first new downtown Columbia building

Local officials — many of whom have waited years as the redevelopment of downtown Columbia has been debated and discussed, and...

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...

Wegmans donating more than eight tons of food to Howard County Food Bank

Wegmans, which is opening its Columbia store next month, will be donating 17,000 pounds of food to the Howard County Food Bank, providing...

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...

Future of Wegmans liquor store in limbo

The proposed liquor store adjoining the new Wegmans in Columbia wouldn't be the only such store owned by someone related to executives or...

Howard County newsmakers: Local business leaders on the move

Howard Bank executives Mary Ann Scully, president and CEO; Christopher Marasco, senior vice president;...

Howard County Business Calendar

Business Women's Network of Howard County — Holds monthly luncheon meetings to promote and support a network of...

CA board adopts minority-business purchasing goal

The Columbia Association wants to make more purchases from businesses owned by minorities, women and disabled people.

Ellicott City: Fourth annual Howard County Family Wellness Day is June 3 at Centennial Park

Don't miss the fourth annual Howard County Family Wellness Day (formerly Healthy Howard Day) Sunday, June 3, from 10 a.m....

Getting together in Howard County

These groups meet regularly.

All Together Now at Howard library branches

Central Library

Scrabble at the Bain Center

Activity Pals

Support groups in Howard County

These groups meet regularly.

Peers select Elkridge man to carry Olympic torch in England

The 2012 summer Olympics is still two months away, but Elkridge resident Frank Collins is getting an early dose of the Olympic spirit to...

Glenelg High band wows crowd at 'Jazz Under the Stars' show

The best jazz in Howard County over the weekend was not found at Merriweather Post Pavilion or any other regular concert venue, and it wasn'...

New president, directors elected for county citizens association

Cathy Hudson of Elkridge has been selected as the new president of the Howard County Citizens Association, elected to a one-year term...

Homeless man sentenced to 30 years in girlfriend's burning death

A homeless man who was found guilty of second-degree murder for setting his longtime girlfriend on fire in North Laurel has been sentenced...

Seniors identified as prank turns into vandalism at River Hill High School

Vandals struck at River Hill High School this past weekend in what the school's principal described as something students had intended to be...

Elkridge man indicted in decades-old death of former wife

An Elkridge man accused of killing his wife, who disappeared 21 years ago, was indicted May 9 by a Howard County grand jury.

$500,000 in pot plants found in former Balto. police tech's Laurel home

A former Baltimore city police technician has been arrested after Howard County police said they found more than a half-million dollars in...

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...

Gun used in Ellicott City church killings registered to suspected shooter

The gun used in the killings at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Ellicott City last week was registered to the homeless man who allegedly...

Columbia teen charged in string of fires, including blaze that closed Sears

A Columbia teen is facing 16 criminal charges after being accused of intentionally setting a fire that shut down the Sears store at the...

Church community begins to heal after shooting deaths

A piano played, a bell rang and a congregation that less than three days before was shaken and stunned by tragedy continued to move toward...

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

In her inspiring speech Tuesday, May 22 at Howard Community College's graduation, Danielle Allison began by noting that she had never even...

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: 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: 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...

Commentary: Better late than never, a 20-year friendship gets a wedding day

The apartment in Baltimore was on the top floor of a towering building, with appointments fit for royalty. Thick carpeting invited guests to...

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."

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...