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The Columbia Association plans a walking tour called 50,000 Daffodils for March 26 in honor of Columbia's 50th anniversary.

The 50th milestone comes at a pivotal time for Columbia, which is old enough that some of its earliest neighborhoods are fraying and need uplift, and young enough that it is only now undertaking the task of creating a true downtown.

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As the population of Howard County has grown, so have the health-care resources available to residents.

Howard County is home to an incredible assortment of dining experiences. The selection includes everything from haute cuisine to grab-and-go. Whether you’re in

Leslie K. Glassberg, a retired Howard County businesswoman, died Feb. 18. She was 83.

Carolyn Jean McPherson Scott, 65, a retired social studies teacher who studied African-American history and was a Fulbright scholar, died of cardiac arrest complications Dec. 30 at Howard County General Hospital.

Dr. Morgan is a fine cardiologist, and most patients find her kindly bedside manner comforting. Today, however, the woman in her office wants to bolt.

Niche boutiques that specialize in eyelash extensions are popping up around the county to give women the lush lashes they never dreamed they could have.

A 15-year-old boy has died after shooting to death a fellow student at Howard High School then wounding her mother and turning the gun on himself, Howard County Police said.

A teenage girl is dead and her mother was injured after a triple shooting at a home in Ellicott City, Howard County police said.

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman held his first Citizens' Budget Hearing for the FY2018 budget cycle on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.

Howard firefighters were called to three separate fires in a 12-hour period over the weekend.

Robert Nathaniel Jones, 46, was convicted of sexual offense and second-degree assault charges following a three-day trial in September, according to Wayne Kirwan, spokesman for the Howard County State's Attorney's Office

In celebration of Columbia's upcoming birthday, nearly 60,000 daffodils have been planted along Little Patuxent Parkway in Downtown Columbia and 10 surrounding villages.

June Kathleen Roper, long time Columbia resident and volunteer, died Nov. 29 at Vantage House

John Timothy Allen, 63, a federal information specialist, died of a heart disease Nov. 13 after being transported to Howard County General Hospital.

Rodney Darnell Harris, Jr., 31, has been charged with driving under the influence after striking a Howard County police unmarked patrol car in August while the officer was conducting a traffic stop in Ellicott City.

Ten people suffered minor injuries and were taken to a hospital after a multiple car crash in Howard County, police said.

Howard County General Hospital is proposing a $40 million project to build a two-story addition to the hospital and renovate existing space — moves that hospital officials say are needed for emergency care, general medical and surgical care and behavioral health services.

Howard County police are searching for a white Honda Accord that struck a 64-year-old Elkridge man on Halloween.

Howard County's local health initiatives must adapt as the national health care model shifts to more digital-friendly care and more patients struggle with chronic illnesses, according to local and state health care leaders and professionals.

A variety of mental health experts discuss the status of mental health in Howard County and how its transformed and addressed in society. Howard County Health department, HCPSS and students also discuss their experiences with mental illness.

Samuel G. Crozier, a former Rouse Co. landscape architect who later founded Crozier Associates, died Oct. 4 from heart failure at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia. He was 78.

Robert Gavin, as a Howard High School student, saw three options for his life. Either he was going to jail, he was going to kill himself, or the opioids were going to kill him.

Charmaine Gordon recalls a time when women wore skimpy leotards and leg warmers to work out, and fitness instructors blasted home-mixed tapes.

A four-year-old boy died overnight at Howard County General Hospital after he was involved in a three-car collision on Route 32 in Jessup Tuesday night.

When Columbia's lead architect and visionary Jim Rouse approached Howard County officials with his company's plan in 1964, Rouse envisioned a bus system so effective it would "virtually eliminate the need for a second car."

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Howard County police are investigating a three-car collision involving a fire department vehicle Friday morning in Columbia.

Downtown Baltimore constantly beckons with arts offerings. But you aren't required to drive to the city to find options, whether you're looking for

In the clouds and on the ground, Saturday, July 30, began unremarkably for a summer day in the Mid-Atlantic. And then the clouds unleashed a flood on Ellicott City, killing two and devastating an entire community.

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A 16-year-old boy was killed in a single-car crash at 5 a.m. Sunday in Elkridge, Howard County police said.

Howard County police have identified the man in Tuesday afternoon's fatal single-vehicle collision as 55-year-old Robert Terry Jones of Parkville.

As Howard police continue investigating Tuesday morning's single-vehicle accident, the department announced Wednesday that the passenger involved, Nicole Marie Ashby, has died as a result of her injuries.

Frederick Karl Schilling Jr., 93, retired Central Intelligence Agency senior officer and decorated World War II veteran, died of cardiac arrest April 27 at Howard County General Hospital.

As the weather warms up, farmers markets are making their spring debut with different markets five days a week throughout Howard County. One market opened May 6 at Howard County General Hospital, where vendors and customers share their experiences.

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There¿s something about tomatoes picked right from the vine, corn and kale harvested that morning, and omelets and crepes cooked while you wait.

George P. Barker, a retired Howard County attorney who was an avid kayaker, died Friday of complications from vascular disease at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia. He was 76.

Howard County police are offering up to $500 for information on the identity of a driver involved in a hit-and-run on May 3 in Savage.

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Residential, commercial and street burglaries this week in Columbia

Howard County police have identified the 27-year-old Baltimore woman killed in a collision early Tuesday morning as Janay Dominique Carter, who was hit by a car while crossing Route 175 in Jessup.

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman proposed a $1.5 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2017, a 2.6 percent increase over last year.

Mary Koutrelakos, a retired University of Maryland Medical Center registered nurse, died Friday of pulmonary disease at Howard County General Hospital-Johns Hopkins Medicine. She was 83.

Early voting for the 2016 presidential primary election continues through Thursday, April 21.

The Spring Fest is coming up on Saturday, April 23. The entire historic district comes alive with music, food and games. The event goes from noon to 8 p.m. and includes four music stages scattered around town with over 25 bands performing. There are special sales, craft beers, crafts and games for the kids and lots of family fun.

A community push to make the county's paths safer and more walkable cycled on as residents and bike enthusiasts pressed the Howard County Council to pass the county's first Bike Master Plan on Monday night.