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Help make the holidays brighter for Howard County kids by donating to Toys for Tots. Here are the drop-off sites in the area.
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.
The Maryland State Police is hosting a holiday toy drive. Donations can be dropped off at barracks across MD, including in Howard County.
Howard County farmers now can incorporate agritourism into their operations with the amendment of a zoning regulation prohibiting them.
Howard County is searching for an artist to design, fabricate and install a signature public art sculpture in Elkridge.
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Howard County Public School System officials have cancelled after school activities for Friday, Dec. 5, due to a winter weather advisory.
BORO Kabob opened its second location in Howard County the week before Thanksgiving, serving up Persian fare.
Many events have been planned for Howard County residents celebrating Hanukkah this year, including bowling, ice skating, menorah lightings.
The 1st Holly Jolly; Holiday Spectacular to be held in Maryland will help raise funds for the Howard County nonprofit Blossoms of Hope.
The best city to retire to in Maryland features cobblestone streets, 18th and 19th century architecture, and America's 1st railroad station.
WalletHub compared more than 550 U.S. cities to determine how much residents can comfortably spend this holiday season.
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 Ellicott City 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.
A new mobile Little Free Library has popped up in Old Ellicott City. In Howard County, there are nearly 50 Little Free Libraries.
Called a crusher run, the 3rd Annual Reindeer Run 5K benefitting the Guilford Park H.S. Boosters will go through the Savage Stone quarry.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball introduced The Path Toward Zero: Howard County’s Strategic Plan to End Homelessness 2025-2030.
The annual Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K returns to Ellicott City this year, as well as 5 other sites. Sign up to run, walk, stroll or volunteer.
A new storm drain system project will require the closure of a sidewalk in Ellicott City, as well as impact the flow of traffic.
Officials gathered for a wall-breaking ceremony to kick off the construction of the new observation unit at Johns Hopkins in Howard County.
A County Champion tree in Elkridge is being undercut by stream erosion. Crews will be working soon to stabilize the streambank.
Ten current and past Howard County police officers are suing the police department and the county executive for unpaid wages.
If you want to skip cooking all morning long for Thanksgiving, check out these restaurants that still have reservations open that day.
Check out the holiday train garden, Symphony of Lights, concerts, bridge lighting, tree lighting, holiday markets and more in Howard County.
HCPSS class of 2026 graduation ceremonies will be held on weeknights, avoiding Memorial Day and Eid al-Adha.
Community leaders and county officials have teamed up to launch the Community Refrigerator Program with 3 locations across Howard County.
An Ellicott City woman embezzled money a 2nd time from a new employer, prompting a judge to sentence her to prison.
Chat with residents and staff members in casual welcoming setting, tour model apartments, enjoy refreshments at events on November 15 or 29
An Ellicott City man faces distribution of child porn charges. He pleaded guilty in 2014 to possession and distribution of child porn.
A new 76-unit apartment community has opened in Columbia to offer housing for low-income adults with disabilities, older adults and others.
Lorien is the only assisted living company in Maryland to have received the designation, underscoring its commitment to quality of care for
The county has partnered with local area law schools and Maryland Legal Aid to host three free Veterans Legal Clinics.
Two women were able to corner a pair of runaway goats, then shared a photo op with Howard Co. police officers who helped the goats go home.
The historic Caplan's building will reopen Saturday as a year-round marketplace for local growers, artisans and small-scale manufacturers.
Drivers should note that a construction project along 6th Street in North Laurel could slow traffic while crews install a new sidewalk.
Howard Co. police have identified the driver killed in a crash with a utility pole while running from an officer who tried to pull him over.
The final piece of Howard County's new COVID-19 memorial at the Meadowbrook Park in Ellicott City has been unveiled.
Preliminary investigation indicates the officer deactivated emergency equipment and did not pursue the car, police said.