Howard County News

From Maryland State Wire

IT department head loses job over voter registration error

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

An error with Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) voter registration records has left the head of the IT department without a job.

State test results: 66.4 percent of Harpers Choice Middle failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2018

About 33.6 percent of Harpers Choice Middle students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 66.4 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 60.4 percent of Bryant Woods Elementary failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2018

About 39.6 percent of Bryant Woods Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 60.4 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 55.6 percent of Atholton High failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2018

About 44.4 percent of Atholton High students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 55.6 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 65.8 percent of Swansfield Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2018

About 34.2 percent of Swansfield Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 65.8 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION: Weed Warriors Program Certified Leader

By Press release submission | Jul 5, 2018

Help keep Columbia beautiful by learning how to become a Weed Warrior, removing non-native invasive plant species in our community.

COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY: Become part of our team

By Press release submission | Jul 5, 2018

Join our Head Start team for upcoming school year – Teacher, Assistant Teacher and Substitute positions available.

FIRN: Summer Meal Program Update

By Press release submission | Jul 5, 2018

The Central Branch of the Howard County Library System (HCLS) has been added as a new location of the Summer Food Service Program, which provides nutritious meals to hungry children and families over the summer months in Howard County.

LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY-COLUMBIA: Walk in Wednesday

By Press release submission | Jul 5, 2018

Every Wednesday this month you will have the opportunity to tour our campus and explore the benefits of hands-on career training!

LISBON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY: NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app

By Press release submission | Jul 5, 2018

Party with a plan!

From Maryland State Wire

D.C. metro area has top ‘equity-rich’ mortgage rate among Maryland’s largest MSAs

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

Among Maryland’s most populous urban centers, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria posted the highest percentage of properties with mortgages that have at least 50 percent equity in their homes, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity.

COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY: Look twice and then lock every time

By Press release submission | Jul 4, 2018

REMEMBER: NEVER leave children or pets unattended in a parked car or other hot environment, not even for a second.

COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY: CAC is moving to a new home

By Press release submission | Jul 4, 2018

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CLIFTON T. PERKINS HOSPITAL CENTER: Governor Larry Hogan Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Baltimore and Howard Counties, Baltimore City Following Flooding

By Press release submission | Jul 4, 2018

Governor Larry Hogan has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Maryland as a result of the severe storm and flooding that affected Baltimore County, Howard County, and Baltimore City on the evening of May 27, 2018.

CLIFTON T. PERKINS HOSPITAL CENTER: 8 Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund Grants Announced

By Press release submission | Jul 4, 2018

The Hogan administration has awarded funding to 18 recipients through the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to improve the health of Maryland’s waterways.

CLIFTON T. PERKINS HOSPITAL CENTER: Maryland, Federal Government Sign Agreement on I-295 Transfer

By Press release submission | Jul 4, 2018

Governor Larry Hogan announced a significant step forward in bringing the administration’s $9 billion Traffic Relief Plan

State test results: 40.9 percent of Lisbon Elementary failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2018

About 59.1 percent of Lisbon Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 40.9 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 53 to 54 percent of Wilde Lake High failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2018

About 47 to 49 percent of Wilde Lake High students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 53 to 54 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 math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2018

About 84.2 percent of Clarksville Elementary students passed annual math 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: 64.1 percent of Running Brook Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2018

About 35.9 percent of Running Brook Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 64.1 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.