Howard County

Celebrating their birthdays in 'leaps' and bounds

Celebrating birthdays in 'leaps,' bounds

One is a teacher. One is an athletic trainer. One is a toddler. At first glance, Linda Potsiadlo, Allie Hammond and Landon Westerlund may not appear to have much in common. But they all share a birthday — a birthday that only happens once every four years. They are Leap Year babies — all born on February 29.

City, Howard Co. weighing expansion of growler beer sales

Growlers

Howard County weighing the expansion of growler beer sales.
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Columbia Association to drop 'People Tree' from logo

'People Tree'

After nearly half a century, the Columbia Association will drop 'People Tree' from its logo.

Along with jobs, Fort Meade growth brings traffic concerns

Fort Meade traffic

Some say local transportation network is inadequate to handle added commuters.

Editor
Suburban editor: Andy Rosen, 410-332-6874

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County government: Jessica Anderson, 410-332-6625
Education: Joe Burris, 410-332-6750
General: Jonathan Pitts, 410-332-6990
Police/fire/courts: Don Markus, 410-332-6728
Editorial assistant: Nathan Pitts

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Political Notebook: Opposition to teacher pension shift grows in Howard

Howard County Executive Ken Ulman is rounding up the troops to help fight against the governor's proposal to shift part of teacher pension...

Laurel Art Center closes following family transfer of inventory

The 35-year-old Laurel Art Center on Main Street has always been a family business under Leo and Joyce Emery.

Marriotts Ridge students, faculty member seriously hurt in separate car accidents

Two separate car accidents in the space of about six hours Tuesday, Feb. 21 sent two Marriotts Ridge High School students, a recent graduate...

Howard residents, businesses decry sales tax on gasoline

With the price of gasoline rapidly climbing toward $4 per gallon, the prospect of paying an additional tax on gas is not sitting well with...

Board approves $697 million budget request

The Howard County Board of Education Tuesday unanimously approved a $697 million operating request for fiscal year 2013.

Man gets five years for Jessup pharmacy armed robbery

A Laurel man is headed to prison for robbing a Jessup pharmacy at gunpoint last year.


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Howard County seeks input on health policy

Two public forums to be held this week by county dept.

Wine-to-go containers added to bill allowing growler sales in Howard Co.

At Aida Bistro and Wine Bar in Columbia, 30 wines are on tap — including a number of limited...

1940 census records could help genealogical researchers

No one could predict in 1940 that World War II was destined to become the deadliest conflict in...

Appeals court affirms dismissal of Columbia petition

Maryland's second-highest court has thrown out an attempt by residents to revive a failed petition...

Elkridge group wants end to possible CSX site

Community association lobbies Howard Co. delegation

Board narrowly approves new middle school reading program

After weeks of debate and contention, a divided Howard County Board of Education approved a new...

Howard County Red Cross chapter resells prom dresses

One lucky girl looking for a prom dress could end up with a pageant gown worn by a reigning Miss...

Man accused in killing at Perkins found competent for trial

A man accused of beating one of his roommates to death at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center...

Mount Hebron teacher nominated for NAACP Image Award

Children's book author Jerdine Nolen remembers the first time she saw her name in print. As a...

COPT posts $87.2 million fourth-quarter loss

Columbia-based office developer Corporate Office Properties Trust, or COPT, posted an $87.2...

Board OKs razing prison buildings

The Board of Public Works gave the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services approval...

Howard legislators back growler bill

General Assembly to vote on beer-to-go legislation

Zoning issue pits county against Elkridge auto shop owner — again

More than 25 years ago, when Brian Wilson first saw the small auto repair shop perched high on a...

Petition effort begins to change Coon Hunt Court street name

Thomas Burick was the first to sign his name to the petition. His next-door neighbor, Michael...

Outcry erupts over new store selling puppies

Coalition opposing sales forms after Columbia store opens

Toby's founder Orenstein wins award for community work

Toby Orenstein is once again at the helm of one of her favorite projects — directing the Young...

Coach in Earth Treks sex abuse case gets four years

A former climbing coach at Earth Treks in Columbia who pleaded guilty to having sexual contact...