MD, VA Breast Cancer Survivors Share Stories Of Grief, Fear, Faith, Recovery

Breast Cancer Month falls in October, but the battle lasts beyond those 31 days. Four women shared their personal journeys with Patch.

🌱 Patch AM: 2 Traffic Calming Projects Proposed In Columbia

And check out Join Us at Christ Church for Two Very Special Events this Saturday on the Columbia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Dill Dinkers Pickleball Clubs' New Owners Eye Expansion

And on the Columbia Patch calendar - Marine Corps League Detachment 1084

🌱 Patch AM: Speed Cameras Set Up On These Howard Co. Roads This Week

Also check out Marine Corps League Detachment 1084 on the Columbia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Arrest Of 11 Teens Leads To Drop In Vehicle Thefts Across Howard County

You won’t want to miss Marine Corps League Detachment 1084 on the Columbia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Maryland weighs energy-efficiency cuts as residents defend rebates

Also check out 2026-2027 Fall/Winter Track Lights @ OMHS on the Columbia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Merriweather District's Holiday Market returns to Color Burst Park

Also check out Fall Open House at Pallotti on the Columbia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Native American Heritage Month Celebration In Columbia

And on the Columbia Patch calendar - Jewels For Hope: Shop for a Cause & Support Survivors in Howard County!

Stink Bugs Are Moving Into Maryland Homes Rent-Free: Here's What To Do

Have you seen any stink bugs? Here's what to do if they pop up on your doorstep this fall.

Cyclists Cruise For A Cause At Columbia's Cranksgiving Event

Sign up now for the Cranksgiving event, combining people's love of bicycling with a food drive supporting Grassroots Crisis Intervention.

Food Donations Collected At Early Voting Centers Through Oct. 29

Residents can help stock the Howard County Food Bank by dropping off nonperishable food items at five early voting locations.

SAVE DoodleHATCH and MDfin

Columbia is at risk of losing the beloved DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum, and the Maryland Fashion Institute and Makerspace.

75+ Stops Along Underground Railroad Found In Maryland

More than 75 stops along the Underground Railroad can be found in Maryland and are open to the public, including a train station.

Retired Air National Guard Colonel Named Howard Co. Parade Grand Marshal

A retired Air National Guard colonel who has 24 military ribbons will be the Howard County Veterans Day parade grand marshal.

Securely Shred Important Documents At Howard Co. Event

Residents can take no more than three bags or boxes of vital documents to the annual fall shredding event, The BIG Shred, next month.

Honor And Remembrance Ceremony Recognizes Fallen Heroes Of Howard County

Fallen career and volunteer fire and rescue service members from Howard County will be honored at a special ceremony next week.

Columbia Ranked 1st In U.S. As 'Best City For Women'

A new report has ranked Columbia as the best city in the U.S. for women. Columbia also ranked 2nd in the nation for women's economic status.

Howard Co. Ceremony Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks

Howard County leaders will hold the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony starting at 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the Garden of Hope.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Honors 4 Howard Co. Residents, Other Victims

Leaders will hold the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor the 4 Howard Co. residents, as well as other victims, who died that day.

AAA Locations Are Collecting Back-to-School Supplies Until August 27

AAA Partners With Preston Mitchum, Jr. Foundation for Back-to-School Drive to Benefit Students in Region

Nominate A Citizen Soldier For Parade Grand Marshal Honor

Nominations are being accepted today for a citizen soldier to serve as the grand marshal of the Howard County Veterans Day Parade.

Cooling Centers Open As Heat Blankets Howard County

Residents are encouraged to seek refuge at one of several cooling centers located across Howard County during the heat advisory.

6 New Pickleball Courts Open In Marriottsville

Howard County now boasts 28 county-owned pickleball courts with the opening of six new spots in at Alpha Ridge Park.

Lighted Skatepark, Pickleball Courts, Basketball Courts Unveiled At Park

Officials unveiled the newest additions to Blandair Regional Park - West in Columbia, including a lighted skatepark and pickleball courts.

Fin Fabrics Opens in Columbia

From Private Collection to Public Store: Fin Fabrics Opens Its Doors

Ice Cream, Concerts, Crafts, Face Painting At Series Of Special Events

Columbia Village Centers is hosting seasonal events at six sites that include an ice cream social, concerts, kids crafts and more.

Local Business Spotlight: VivaVets Animal Hospital

Delivering compassionate veterinary care and supporting the health of beloved pets.

Local Business Spotlight: Glass Doctor Home+Business

Providing glass repair and replacement services for homes and businesses.

Outdoor Swimming Pools Open Soon For The Summer In Columbia

If you're needing a refreshing dip to beat the heat, here's when outdoor swimming pools in Columbia and elsewhere will open for the season.

Volunteers Needed To Become Certified Tree Savers

Howard County offers training for volunteers to become certified tree savers and help save native trees from being strangled by vines.

Today is Earth Day: Replace a Car Battery. Help Replant a Forest.

AAA Launches 15th Annual ‘Batteries for Trees’ Campaign

Road Closure, Detour In Place Weekdays In Columbia

Drivers should be aware of a detour in place and a road closure at a busy intersection in Columbia for a sewer service extension project.

Proposed Splash Park Would Replace Existing Community Pool

A proposed full-scale splash park in Columbia would need to replace one of the 23 outdoor pools. But which one? Residents can weigh in.

New Park Includes Multigenerational Playground, Natural Turf Fields

Officials broke ground on a new park this week, which will feature a pavilion, 2 lighted basketball courts, natural turf fields and more.

No Kings Protest Planned In Howard County Saturday

A No Kings rally and march will be held Saturday in Columbia starting at 1 p.m.

Repairs Lead To Library Branch Closing For Two Days

A HoCo library branch's HVAC system underwent repairs this week after employees suspected CO poisoning in 2025.

These Are The Top 25 Best Places To Live In Maryland, New Ranking Says

Niche's 2026 Best Places to Live ranking includes 230 cities and 18,000 towns, suburbs and neighborhoods.

'Happiest Cities In U.S.' List Includes This Howard Co. Community

A town in Howard County has been ranked in the top 15 for "Happiest Cities in the U.S.," according to a personal finance outlet.

Family Of Autistic Man Shot By Cops Feels Traumatized

Following a news conference by county officials, the family of Alex LaMorie who was fatally shot by police have spoken out.

Stabbing Victim's Loved Ones Create GoFundMe For Funeral Expenses

Jaelon "Jae" Minor was found fatally stabbed Feb. 22 in his apartment. His loved ones have created a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.

Become an AFS Host Family: Share Your Life, Shape a Future

Become a host family with AFS-USA and make a global connection that will last a lifetime.

No more waiting in line at UPS or Post Office; Cinch Returns is here!

Cinch Returns is here to take the hassle out of those pesky package returns so you can spend more time on the things you love.

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