Howard County News

From Maryland State Wire

Kent County LMB to receive over $435,000 in Children's Cabinet Fund grants

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Kent County Local Management Board's portion of almost $20 million in statewide grant awards from the Children's Cabinet Fund, announced by Gov. Larry Hogan's office this month, will be put to good use among some of the area's disadvantaged, a board official said during a recent interview.

From Baltimore City Wire

Baltimore County to receive almost $1.5 million in Children's Cabinet Fund grants

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

The homeless, children in poverty, and other vulnerable groups in Baltimore County will benefit from an almost $1.5 million grant award from the Children's Cabinet Fund, as announced by Gov. Larry Hogan's office this month.

From Maryland State Wire

Alice Sophocleus replaces late husband in state's House of Delegates

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed Alice Sophocleus to the Maryland House of Delegates, replacing her late husband, Theodore "Ted" Sophocleus.

State test results: 30.7 percent of Fulton Elementary failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 11, 2018

About 69.3 percent of Fulton Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 30.7 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

DTC PARTNERSHIP: Downtown Lakefront - Exploring Columbia On Foot Walking Tour to be held September 8

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2018

Starting point: Lakefront Plaza/Amphitheater Area Free guided outdoor walks hosted by the Columbia association and let by award-winning environmental author Ned Tillman.

DTC PARTNERSHIP: Merriweather Movie Nights presented by Howard Bank

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2018

Join us for a showing of Pixar's hit film "Coco".

State test results: 34.3 percent of Waterloo Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 11, 2018

About 65.7 percent of Waterloo Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 34.3 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

DTC PARTNERSHIP: What's new for Amazon's Prime Day? Deals at Whole Foods

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2018

Location, location, location: take advantage of Amazon.com Prime Day deals -- coming up on July 16 -- at Downtown Columbia's Whole Foods Market.

State test results: 31 to 36 percent of Lime Kiln Middle failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 11, 2018

About 67 to 68 percent of Lime Kiln Middle students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 31 to 36 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

DTC PARTNERSHIP: Fourth Of July In Columbia Dazzles

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2018

The lakefront was teeming with those watching fireworks in Columbia on the Fourth of July.

State test results: 37.9 percent of Atholton Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 10, 2018

About 62.1 percent of Atholton Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 37.9 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 21.2 percent of Pointers Run Elementary failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 10, 2018

About 78.8 percent of Pointers Run Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 21.2 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 28 to 31 percent of River Hill High failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 10, 2018

About 71 to 72 percent of River Hill High students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 28 to 31 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION: Health Survey

By Press release submission | Jul 10, 2018

All across our community, people are answering the call and taking the Howard County Health Survey again this year.

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION: Coolest summer event to be held July 20 and August 3

By Press release submission | Jul 10, 2018

Don't miss Columbia Association's Teen and Middle School advisory committees' coolest summer event yet — a night-time pool party with diving and swimming contests, raffles, music, snacks and more.

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION: Columbia Art Center 2018 Summer Brochure

By Press release submission | Jul 10, 2018

Expand your artistic horizons.

State test results: 15 to 19 percent of Clarksville Middle failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2018

About 83 percent of Clarksville Middle students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 15 to 19 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 68.3 percent of Guilford Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2018

About 31.7 percent of Guilford Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 68.3 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 31.7 percent of Clemens Crossing Elementary failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2018

About 68.3 percent of Clemens Crossing Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 31.7 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 50.4 percent of Reservoir High failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2018

About 49.6 percent of Reservoir High students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 50.4 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.