Residents are reminded they can recycle live Christmas trees through Howard County's Merry Mulch program.
Howard County leaders are hosting a non-perishable food drive Saturday to support food insecure families. There are 5 drop-off locations.
Just in time for winter, Grassroots Crisis Intervention has added beds to its emergency shelter while officials broke ground on a 2nd site.
The Howard County Council has approved legislation providing financing to buy land and work up a design for the proposed Central Branch.
The Savage library branch closed Friday and will remain closed until further notice, library leaders stated.
Chat with residents and staff members in casual welcoming setting, tour model apartments, enjoy refreshments at events on November 15 or 29
Howard County will test its Historic Ellicott City Outdoor Tone Alert System and emergency crews will practice flash flooding responses.
There are numerous resources available to residents during the government shutdown, including a wide variety of food pantries.
Donate blood Wednesday during the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. Sign up online.
A county-wide food drive will be held Saturday with additional drop off locations available in the coming week.
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake rattled parts of Maryland Monday afternoon. The USGS said the quake was centered in Howard County.
The grand marshal has been named for the 2025 Howard County Veterans Day Parade.
The Columbia Association Lakefront Bandshell will have construction start November 2025 with an anticipated completion date of spring 2026.
New statewide movement invites consumers to support local businesses
Joy Loverde, author of "Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old," is guest speaker on Thursday, Oct. 23
Patch spoke with Beverly White-Seals who retired recently after 13 years at the helm of the Community Foundation of Howard County.
"Selling a Home in Today's Market" features real estate professionals on Thursday, Oct. 9
The community, family and friends are invited to attend Howard county's annual Honor and Remembrance Ceremony later this month.
Centennial Park is the site for the fundraiser benefitting people impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementia.
Bicyclists are invited to enjoy a weekend of riding around a scenic section of Howard Co. for the BikeAround Downtown Columbia.
Officials will be holding a 9/11 Remembrance Wreath Laying and Flag Ceremony Thursday morning at the time the 1st plane hit the north tower.
Finances in Retirement includes a panel discussion featuring industry experts on Thursday, Sept. 25
A neighbor has launched a GoFundMe to help a Columbia woman who lost 2 cats and her home in an early August fire.
Discover what's open and what's closed on Labor Day in Howard County, including when your trash will be picked up.
Four sessions feature retirement living options, finances in retirement, selling a home in today's market, and expert advice on solo aging
Leaders have announced that the Howard County Library System will have extended hours for weekdays and Saturdays starting in September.
Twenty Howard Co. families have been enrolled in Howard County's first transformative Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot program.
A concrete walking bridge built decades ago will be replaced with a new walking path in Columbia.
Ten acres of land owned by the Watermont Swim Club are now protected through the county's preservation easement pilot program.
AAA Members and Non-Members Can Drop Donated Supplies at Baltimore-Area AAA Locations from July 31 – August 22
A new farmers market being held at the Merriweather District on Thursdays offers an abundance of baked goods, produce, drinks and more.
Howard County's new flag was unveiled at a special flag-raising ceremony this week.
County officials will host a meeting to discuss plans to repair a storm drain outfall located behind Mystic Court.
Howard Co. health officials have extended a heat alert for the area due to ongoing high temperatures. Ring of fire storms are on their way.
The Howard County Health Department has issued a heat alert for Monday and Tuesday in conjunction with the NWS extreme heat warning.
Howard County has become the 1st county in the state to earn AGZA certification by using low-impact equipment and people-powered tools.
Volunteers will clean vehicles to kick off annual "Walk to End Alzheimer's" fundraiser; donations can be made via cash or by check
Variety of offerings range from lobster rolls, Mexican tacos, BBQ and hot dogs to crab cakes, specialty fruit drinks and Carribean cuisine
Leaders have broken ground on Howard County's 1st monument honoring veterans and military families. Construction will start this year.
A No Kings rally on Donald Trump's 79th birthday has been planned for Columbia. Here's when and where it will be held.
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