Career And Technical Education Center Opens In Ellicott City

Leaders celebrated the grand opening of the Career and Technical Education Center this week in Ellicott City.

🌱 Patch AM: Main Street Music Fest Returns To Old Ellicott City

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Main Street Music Fest Returns To Old Ellicott City

Main Street Music Fest returns to Old Ellicott City with vendors, food trucks, live music and more. Volunteers can sign up online to help.

🌱 Patch AM: How a new disability review from Ellicott City could change services.

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Residents Advised To Avoid Contact With Triadelphia Reservoir Water

Harmful algal blooms have been detected in the Triadelphia Reservoir. People and pets should avoid contact with the water, the WSSC said.

Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant Earns Best of Howard Honors

Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant has been named Best Retirement Community and Best Assisted Living Facility in the Best of Howard awards.

🌱 Patch AM: Residents Report Theft Of Cash, Jewelry After Ellicott City Homes Broken Into

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Residents Report Theft Of Cash, Jewelry After Ellicott City Homes Broken Into

A pair of Ellicott City homes were broken into last week with the theft of cash and jewelry reported, according to Howard County Police.

🌱 Patch AM: Why Historic Ellicott City ranks among Maryland’s most haunted destinations

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🌱 Patch AM: Toby's Dinner Theatre Presents: Mean Girls and 13 more events

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🌱 Patch AM: How an Ellicott City golf community ties into a national murder case

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Back To School Night Events Planned At Howard Co. Schools

Numerous elementary, middle and high schools with the Howard County Public School System will be holding back to school night events.

🌱 Patch AM: Will your drive past Howard High soon include a speed camera?

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New Rules, Schedule For Howard Co. Students Heading Back To School

Howard Co. school leaders are banning the use of Google/Gmail on high school laptops and the new schedule includes inclement weather days.

Annual Giveaway Doubles Number Of Trees Available To HoCo Residents

The annual tree giveaway has doubled the number of trees available to Howard Co. residents this year. The giveaway will be later this month.

Key Dates For 2026-2027 School Year At Howard Co. Public Schools

As summer winds down and kids get ready to head back to school, here are dates Howard County parents should know for the new school year.

Upscale Milkshake Bar To Be Replaced By Cultural Venue: Report

The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar in Old Ellicott City will be closing at the end of the month and a cultural venue will move in, reports say.

Pet Adoption Fees Waived In August At Howard Co. Adoption Center

The Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center is offering waived adoption fees in August as part of the MD 3000 annual event.

80th Howard County Fair Features Music, Exhibits, Livestock Shows

The 80th Howard County Fair runs through Saturday with live music, games, rides, exhibits, livestock shows, demonstrations and food.

Double Lane Closures On 4 Howard Co. Bridges Start Monday

Drivers should be aware of double lane closures that will be implemented Monday for maintenance work on four Howard County bridges.

Tickets On Sale Now For 29th Annual Celebration of the Arts Gala

Tickets are on sale now for the Howard County Arts Council's 29th annual Celebration of the Arts Gala.

Lane Closure Affects Traffic Flow During Road Construction Project

Drivers are reminded of a construction project in Elkridge that will reduce traffic to one lane.

Food, Cash, Golf Cart Stolen In Separate Howard Co. Thefts

Howard County Police report the theft of a golf cart from an apartment complex and the theft of cash and food from a frozen custard shop.

School Employee, Family Rebuilds After Fire Destroys Their Ellicott City Townhome

A GoFundMe has been created for a Howard Co. family whose home was destroyed in a fire late last month.

Bee City USA Volunteers Adapt Land In Howard Co.

Numerous volunteers from Howard County are tackling projects and revitalizing land to make it bee-friendly as part of Bee City USA.

McDonald's Burglarized, Macy's Robbed In Howard County: Police

A McDonald's was burglarized, a Macy's was robbed and the Autostream Car Care Center also reported a burglary this past weekend, police say.

Flood Watch Prompts Reminder From Howard Co. Officials

Howard Co. fire and rescue officials remind residents to "turn around, don't drown" during the flood watch Tuesday into early Wednesday.

No. 1 Flooring Brand Comes to Area: Floor Coverings International is a Whole New Home Improvement Experience

Steven Artman's Unique Mobile Flooring Showroom® Brings 3,000+ Samples for Homeowners to Choose From

Woman Found Dead In Columbia Home, Police Hunt For Her Killer

A Takoma Park woman was found dead in a Columbia home this past weekend. Howard County police officers are searching for her boyfriend.

2 Firefighters Injured In Ellicott City Townhouse Blaze

Two firefighters were taken to the hospital Monday morning while fighting an aggressive townhouse fire, officials reported.

Gun Found In Student's Bag At Howard Co. High School

A 15-year-old boy faces charges after a student saw him with a gun on a school bus and a school resource officer found it in his backpack.

Proposed Safety Improvements To Laurel Intersection Highlighted

Proposed plans for improvements to a busy intersection in Laurel will be discussed at a community meeting planned for next week.

Teacher Sues Howard Co. Board Of Education: Report

A middle school educator has sued the Howard County Board of Education after she said a parent assaulted her and she suffered a stroke.

Hydroponic Gardens Teach Students Valuable Lessons

Seven Howard County Public Schools buildings have hydroponic gardens that teach students about science and nutrition.

Road Closure Continues Through Early August

Drivers are reminded to avoid a stretch of Bonnie Branch Road as crews work to replace a failed storm drain culvert.

Sisters Launch Permanent Site For Mocktails, Mixers In Howard County

Sisters Lexx and Livv Mills will celebrate a grand opening for their brick and mortar location, Mocktique by Stursi.

2 Howard County Businesses Targeted In Late-Night Burglaries

A nail salon and a tobacco and vape shop, both in Elkridge, were burglarized in the overnight hours July 14-15, police reported.

Man Arrested After He's Found Inside Howard Co. School Lab

Police arrested a Laurel man after he was found inside the Howard County Public School Applications and Research Lab, which is being built.

Award-Winning Pizzeria Expanding Into Howard County

A pizzeria with five locations in Baltimore and roots tied to New Orleans will be opening in the next couple of months in Ellicott City.

Church Broken Into By Unknown Suspect

A church in Elkridge reported being broken into by an unknown suspect. However, nothing was reported stolen, police said.