Foose unveils new strategic plan for Howard schools

Foose unveils new strategic plan for Howard schools

For years, the Howard County Public School System has had two goals: that each student meet rigorous academic standards and perform at or above grade level, and that each student will do so in a...

Motorcyclist injured in Howard County collision

Motorcyclist injured in Howard County collision

Howard County police are investigating a crash that injured a motorcyclist when a car allegedly failed to yield the right of way.

Officials believe new Savage fire station will improve response times

Officials believe new Savage fire station will improve response times

The opening of a $10.2 million fire station located off Route 1 near the Route 32 interchange in Savage should result in faster response times, according to county officials.

New Savage firehouse unveiled [Video]

New Savage firehouse unveiled [Video]

Officials recommend closing West Friendship Elementary

Officials with the Howard County Public School System Thursday night recommended closing West Friendship Elementary School, the oldest school in the county.

Guzzone announces bid for state Senate

Guzzone announces bid for state Senate

Del. Guy Guzzone, a Columbia Democrat, announced Thursday that he will run for Sen. Jim Robey's open Senate seat in 2014.

Howard County Pictures

Car chase ends with a shot fired in Howard County [Video]

Car chase ends with a shot fired in Howard County [Video]

Erika Brannock going home after rehabbing leg [VIDEO]

Erika Brannock going home after rehabbing leg [VIDEO]

Howard schools announce transfers, promotions

Superintendent Renee Foose Thursday night announced more than 30 transfers and promotions among principals and assistant principals in the Howard County Public School System for the next school year.

Last bell for retiring Howard educators

Last bell for retiring Howard educators

When the last bell rings, signaling the end of the 2012-2013 school year Friday, June 14, summer vacation begins for the students of Howard County.

After redistricting, Howard parents and students look ahead

After redistricting, Howard parents and students look ahead

Catherine DiMaggio is finishing her kindergarten classes this week at Veterans Elementary School in Ellicott City. She loves the school — the teachers, the building and especially the mascot,...

No significant storm damage reported in Howard

While a flash-flood warning and watch remain in effect for Howard County, there have been no confirmed reports of significant damage within the county during Thursday's tornado watch, according to a...

Howard Police terminate officer suing department for discrimination

Howard Police terminate officer suing department for discrimination

The black female Howard County Police officer suing the department in United States District Court for racial discrimination was fired last week, approximately one week after her attorney filed an...

Parnell, Russo retiring as athletic administrators

Parnell, Russo retiring as athletic administrators

Their accomplished careers are unique but, in many ways, not all that different.

Howard High puts graduate Kyle Mackall in the spotlight [Elkridge]

Congratulations to Kyle Mackall, son of Michelle and John Mackall of Elkridge, who was recently honored at the Howard High School Senior Awards with the Go Lions...

Kittleman waits for an opponent [Editorial]

Kittleman waits for an opponent [Editorial]

One half of the Howard County executive race became official Tuesday when Republican state Sen. Allan Kittleman announced his candidacy.

Howard's Legacy Project asks males to take responsibility

Howard's Legacy Project asks males to take responsibility

The Domestic Violence Center of Howard County sponsored The Legacy Project Step Show and Basketball Tournament last week in an effort to get boys and men more involved in ending the culture of sexual,...

The Howard County STEM Festival 2013 [Pictures]

The Howard County STEM Festival 2013 [Pictures]

The 1st annual Howard County STEM Festival is held at Howard County Community College on Sunday, June 9.

The Legacy Project Step Show and Basketball Tournament [Pictures]

The Legacy Project Step Show and Basketball Tournament [Pictures]

The Domestic Violence Center of Howard County (DVC) sponsored The Legacy Project Step Show and 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, June 8, at the Howard County Sports Center.

Grabowski enters District 1 race

Elkridge resident and current chair of the Howard County Planning Board Dave Grabowski has thrown his name into the ring to represent District 1 on the County Council in 2014.

Kittleman to launch campaign for Howard executive

Kittleman to launch campaign for Howard executive

State Sen. Allan Kittleman, a West Friendship Republican, is set to officially launch his campaign for Howard County executive in 2014.

Howard council holds public hearings on comprehensive zoning

The Howard County Council is holding a series of public hearings for residents to provide input on the comprehensive zoning process.

Howard develops watershed protection fee assistance

Howard County is developing regulations to provide “hardship assistance” to commercial, religious and not-for-profit property owners who will be impacted by the new Watershed Protection...


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