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Residents are reminded they can recycle live Christmas trees through Howard County's Merry Mulch program.
Columbia-Patuxent Rotarians and the Hammond High School Interact Club gave an early Christmas present to the Howard County Food Bank.
Help make the holidays brighter for Howard County kids by donating to Toys for Tots. Here are the drop-off sites in the area.
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Students from Church Hill Elementary have ornaments they designed on display near the National Christmas Tree this holiday season.
Howard County Public Schools officials have altered the school schedule for Monday, Dec. 15, due to a weekend snowstorm.
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The holidays are here and Santa will be making an appearance (or two) in town. Here's where to see jolly ol' St. Nick in December.
Howard County leaders are hosting a non-perishable food drive Saturday to support food insecure families. There are 5 drop-off locations.
County leaders announced Tuesday that they've partnered with Columbia Concepts to breathe new life into the Long Reach Village Center plan.
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Investigators are looking into a fire that ignited Monday afternoon in the basement of a Columbia home. No injuries were reported.
A Clarksville man reported missing Dec. 4 has been found dead in the woods two days later, police reported.
Nearly 150 students must switch schools for the 2026-2027 school year to help alleviate overcrowding at Bryant Woods, officials say.
Described as a groundbreaking medication, Yeztugo can be obtained at the Howard County Health Department for HIV protection.
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.
Howard County Public School System leaders have made a decision about school for Tuesday due to forecasted weather.
Crews have started working to stabilize an exposed sewer interceptor in Columbia. Officials do not expect work to affect traffic.
Patch has a list of where Howard County residents can fresh-cut Christmas trees both already cut and waiting to be chopped down.
Here's what's open and closed in Columbia and across Howard County for the Thanksgiving 2025 holiday.
Black Friday is Nov. 28. Find out when the local mall will be open for holiday deals.
Giving Tuesday aims to shore up fundraising, rally volunteers and add momentum to causes. Here are some nonprofits in the area.
Our Kind of Christmas: A Merry Special Breakfast with Santa will be Nov. 28 at the Holiday Inn in Jessup with a holiday boutique, photo ops.
Police have charged a father and his son for their role in a firearms and drug trafficking operation based out of Howard County.
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Visitors will chat with residents and staff, tour select model apartments, and enjoy refreshments in a casual, welcoming setting
Drink samplings and bites provided attendees as they shop in the annual holiday market. Limited discounted tickets available now.
The Savage library branch closed Friday and will remain closed until further notice, library leaders stated.
Susan Torroella told Columbia-Patuxent Rotarians the student experience in Brazil has been the foundation for her success.
Guests are invited to chat with residents and staff members in a casual welcoming setting. Tours of model apartments will be available.
Anyone with a holiday light display is encouraged to enter details into the 2025 HoCo Holiday Lights map so others can check it out.
Merriweather District will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring carolers and ice skaters and activities for all ages
Live music, performances by the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts and Columbia Figure Skating Club, and arts and crafts featured Nov. 21
A $130K grant has been awarded to the Apprenticeship Maryland Program to provide high-quality apprenticeship opportunities for students.
Live music, performances, arts and crafts, face painting and glitter tattoo, photo booth and hot chocolate are featured
R&B artist and producer Dijon, who lived in Ellicott City and attended the University of Maryland, will appear on SNL Dec. 6.
Two residents have been displaced after officials say a fire broke out at an apartment in Columbia Sunday.
If you want to skip cooking all morning long for Thanksgiving, check out these restaurants that still have reservations open that day.
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