Jess Nocera
Jess Nocera covers education and crime for the Howard County Times. Jess has previously written for The Bristol Herald Courier, McClatchy DC and The Diamondback, her college's student run newspaper. Jess graduated from the University of Maryland in 2017 with a degree in journalism and government and politics.
Recent Articles
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Howard County is highest in Maryland for population growth over eight-year period
Statewide, Howard County had the largest population growth over the last eight years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual population estimates released Thursday. Howard data revealed the county had a 12.6% population change between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2018. The number of residents...
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In inaugural budget, County Executive Ball gives $605 million to Howard school system
Making education the “top funding priority of his administration,” Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is proposing to fund the county school system $605.2 million in his inaugural spending plan for fiscal 2020. Ball released his $1.7 billion proposed budget Thursday evening, including the $16.2...
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Howard police arrest two men in involvement with Columbia home invasions
Two men, one from Howard County and the other from Anne Arundel, were arrested in connection with two Columbia home invasions where they allegedly broke into homes, displayed guns, assaulted residents and stole items, Howard County Police announced Thursday. Terrance Pearson, 37, of Elkridge, and...
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What's open and closed in Howard County for Easter weekend
In observance of Good Friday, all Howard County government offices, the 50-plus centers, historic sites and the animal shelter will be closed Friday. The 77-school district will also be closed Friday and Monday, part of the annual spring vacation for students. Students return to class April 23....
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HCC reflects on National Community College Month: 'We are Howard County’s community college'
Even though Matthew Arminio has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, he found himself back in school. Arminio, 32, of Columbia, has been taking classes at Howard Community College for two years to eventually apply to colleges with physician assistant programs. He holds a bachelor’s in exercise science...
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Howard police honors officers, civilian employees and volunteers at annual ceremony
Howard County’s police department honored officers, civilian employees and volunteers to highlight their “outstanding contributions made to the community and the police department” at an awards ceremony Wednesday night. The recipients were recognized at the police department’s annual ceremony at...
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Howard County teachers union receives nearly $440,000 grant
The Howard County Education Association received a three-year $438,720 grant to support the implementation of restorative practices within the school system. The union for teachers and most education support employees, was awarded a Great Public Schools Fund Grant from the National Education Association....
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Committee review of Howard's Office of Human Rights recommends improvements
While a review committee found the Howard County Office of Human Rights to be effective in its investigations, compliance and resolutions, the group found there is still room for improvement, according to a report released Monday. Composed of community leaders and experts, the Office of Human Rights...