Howard County News

Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning met June 18

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 31, 2018

Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning met Monday, June 18.

Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning met August 2

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 31, 2018

Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning met Thursday, Aug. 2.

Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning met June 21

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 31, 2018

Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning met Thursday, June 21.

Analysis: Howard Community College men’s head coaches’ pay ranks 34th in Maryland

By MDRNN Newsfeed | Aug 31, 2018

Head coaches of Howard Community College's men’s teams earn an average of $18,058 annually – the 34th highest average head-coaching salary in the state – according to a Howard County News analysis of federal education data.

These Maryland high schools have the worst on-time graduation rates

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2018

Wilde Lake High and Long Reach High is among Maryland high schools that reported the lowest on-time graduation rates for the class of 2017, according to the latest Maryland Schools Report Card.

From Maryland State Wire

Jealous apologizes for language in response to a question

By Carrie Bradon | 7 years ago

Following a news conference in early August, Jealous emphatically negated a question in which he was asked if he was a socialist, but has since apologized for his reply.

HOWARD COUNTY: Board Seeks Public Input on Options to Relieve High School Overcrowding

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2018

The Board of Education is asking for feedback on options to relieve overcrowding in HCPSS high schools.

HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: HCC Ranks in Top 20 for Nation's Best Two-Year Colleges for Adult Learners

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2018

HCC is pleased to announce, for the third year in a row, Washington Monthlyhas named the college one of the Top 20 two-year colleges for adult learners!

HOROWITZ VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: REP Stage Presents to be held September 6

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2018

.$10 Thursday tickets for Rep Stage's Sweeney Todd are on sale now!

HORIZON FOUNDATION: Taraji Henson Launches Foundation to Raise Awareness for Mental Health Issues in the Black Community

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2018

Actress Taraji Henson established a foundation named after her father that will support mental health in the African-American community.

HOPEWORKS OF HOWARD COUNTY: Stop blaming the victims of sexual assault

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2018

There are many reasons to balk at Friday's sentencing of a former Houston doctor who was charged with sexually assaulting a heavily sedated patient in 2013 — the light sentence of 10 years of probation, which brought national attention to the case, for example.

From Maryland State Wire

Hogan announces initiatives to combat human trafficking

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a series of initiatives to combat human trafficking throughout the state.

From Maryland State Wire

Gubernatorial candidates secure endorsements as race enters final stretch

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

While the gubernatorial race is entering its final months, Gov. Larry Hogan and his challenger, Ben Jealous, have announced several endorsements they have each received.

These Maryland high schools have the best on-time graduation rates

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2018

Howard High and Reservoir High are among Maryland high schools that reported the highest on-time graduation rates for the class of 2017, according to the latest Maryland Schools Report Card.

HOWARD COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS: HCAR Rookie REALTOR to be held August 29

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2018

This is your opportunity to learn about 3 of Columbia’s Villages: Wilde Lake, Oakland Mills, & Long Reach Bus Tour will start at 9 a.m.

GIRLS ON THE RUN OF CENTRAL MARYLAND: Become a Coach

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2018

There’s still time to sign up to coach for the Fall#GirlsontheRun season!

GP STRATEGIES CORPORATION: Six vital attributes of a successful Internal Innovators

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2018

What are successful innovators like, and can their qualities be learned and emulated?

ELLICOTT CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: School Bus Safety Program

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2018

With school starting up please take a minute to review Maryland’s school bus stopping rules.

COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY: Dollars for Diaper

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2018

The Howard County Diaper Project is holding a Dollars for Diapers fundraiser thru Sept 2 provide FREE DIAPERS & WIPES 2 families.

Howard County Council met July 16

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 27, 2018

Howard County Council met Monday, July 16.