Howard County News

From Maryland State Wire

Baltimore-Washington Parkway expansion plan moves ahead despite 'boondoogle' claim

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Two public interest groups are calling it a "boondoggle" but Gov. Larry Hogan's $9 billion traffic relief plan for the congested Baltimore-Washington Parkway is moving ahead, according to the governor's office and published news stories.

From Maryland State Wire

Maryland flags remain at half staff following Capital Gazette shooting

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Maryland state flags remain at half staff following the deaths of four journalists and a sales assistant during a shooting last week in the newsroom of the Capital Gazette shooting in Annapolis.

COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY: Help activate young minds

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

Children in pre-school see huge benefits from interacting with #STEM lessons in their classroom.

COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY: Ellicott City Flood Relief

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

CURRENT NEEDS for #EllicottCityFlood Relief at the request of a few business owners.

COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY: Funding for STEM Materials Needed - Help Our Students Be Kindergarten Ready

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

The Community Action Council of Howard County operates full-day, full-year school for students ages 3-5, teaching 322 students each year.

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Columbia Association seeking Audit Committee member

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

Columbia Association’s Board of Directors is seeking a stakeholder of the Columbia community with substantial financial expertise to serve as a voting member of Columbia Association’s Audit Committee.

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS: African performers, exhibitors and food vendors needed for October CultureFest in Howard County

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

African musicians, dancers, exhibitors and food vendors are needed for the upcoming “Africa CultureFest: The Countries and Cultures of Black Panther and Beyond,” which will be hosted by Columbia Association (CA) and the Howard County Library System.

LEADERSHIP HOWARD COUNTY: Accepting Applications for Community Impact Projects (CIPS)

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

Community Impact Projects Proposals are now being accepted for Community Impact Projects projects for the Leadership Premier Class of 2019.

FORT MEADE ALLIANCE: Fort Meade centennial book celebrates service and supports military families

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

Fort George G. Meade: The First 100 Years” provides a vivid, detailed & deeply personal history of an installation that has safeguarded the country since World War I.

FORT MEADE ALLIANCE: Donate to the Campaign

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

We are almost to the finish line!

FORT MEADE ALLIANCE: FMA Appoints New President and Board Members – Organization ends another successful year of regional initiatives

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

Read our latest press release highlighting changes made to the FMA board and a summary of our Annual Meeting and Cocktail Reception.

FORT MEADE ALLIANCE: Baltimore Military Spouse Hiring Reception

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

Are you a military spouse looking for a new career?

FIFTH DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: River Hill 4th of July Parade

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

4th of July Parade, occurs the length of Great Star Drive.

FIRN: Change Your AmazonSmile Charitable Organization

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

Looking for another way to support FIRN?

FIRN: No Tobacco Sales to Minors

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

FIRN Community Health Workers are conducting tobacco vendor education for 125 vendors of tobacco and vape products in Howard County as part of the "No Tobacco Sales to Minors" campaign.

FIRN: Help make a child's future brighter with your

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2018

School is out but many Howard County families are already worried that they will not be able to afford backpacks and school supplies for the next school year.

State test results: 41.8 percent of Lisbon Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2018

About 58.2 percent of Lisbon Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 41.8 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 15.8 percent of Clarksville Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2018

About 84.2 percent of Clarksville Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 15.8 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 16 to 22 percent of Folly Quarter Middle failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2018

About 81 to 82 percent of Folly Quarter Middle students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 16 to 22 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 24.4 percent of Triadelphia Ridge Elementary failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2018

About 75.6 percent of Triadelphia Ridge Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 24.4 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.