Howard County News

HOWARD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Summer jobs offer teens a career steppingstone

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2018

Summer jobs offer teens a career steppingstone, Charlie Thomas, who runs Columbia Association’s summer camp programs, knows the value in a summer job for teens.

HOWARD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Annual End of Summer Bash

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2018

Your end of summer fun is just one click away!

HOWARD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Md. 'brain training' company launches national expansion

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2018

A Columbia-based, 'brain training' company launches national expansion that offers programs for improving brain function has rebranded and launched a national expansion to meet growing demand from outside of Maryland.

HOPEWORKS OF HOWARD COUNTY: What Feminists Can Do for Boys

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2018

We fought for young women in the patriarchy first. But budding patriarchs could use some help too.

HOPEWORKS OF HOWARD COUNTY: Youth Leadership

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

There are still a couple more weeks during which you can apply for Youth Leadership!

University of Phoenix-Maryland enrolls 29 undergrads

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2018

At University of Phoenix-Maryland, 100 percent of undergraduate students are nontraditional students - age 25 or older - and 59 percent are male, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

HOPEWORKS OF HOWARD COUNTY: 80% of teenage girls suffer serious mental illness after sexual assault

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2018

Four out of five teenage girls who have been sexually assaulted are suffering from crippling mental health problems months after their attack, new research has found.

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia enrolls 569 undergrads

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 8, 2018

At Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, 59 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 95 percent are male, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

HOPEWORKS OF HOWARD COUNTY: Anita Hill nailed why we need to rethink who's to blame when it comes to sexual abuse

By Press release submission | Aug 8, 2018

Anita Hill comments on how victim blaming culture is still so prevalent and so frustrating 27 years after her initial testimony.

Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup enrolls 141 undergrads

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

At Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup, 55 percent of undergraduate students are nontraditional students - age 25 or older - and 94 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

FIFTH DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Country Breakfast to be held October 14

By Press release submission | Aug 7, 2018

When: Oct 14, 2018 - Sep 22, 2019 • EDT Where: pin Fifth District (Clarksville) Volunteer Fire Department (FDVFD) Details Menu includes: Pancakes Scrambled Eggs Potatoes Chip Beef Gravy Fruit Sausage Links Sausage Patties Scrapple Juice Coffee Cost: Seniors (55+)= $8.00 Adults= $9.00 Children (5-10) $5.00 Under 5= FREE Original source can be found here.

HOPEWORKS OF HOWARD COUNTY: New Zealand will let victims of domestic violence take paid leave

By Press release submission | Aug 7, 2018

Around the world, 1 in 3 women have been physically or sexually abused by their partner, according to the World Health Organization.

HOPEWORKS OF HOWARD COUNTY: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

By Press release submission | Aug 6, 2018

In 2013, the United Nations (UN) chose July 30 as the day to “raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.” But before working toward these goals, it's important to understand whose rights this day aims to protect. Here's some basic info on what trafficking really is, and what you can do to help stop it.

FIFTH DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT : Annual Open House to be held October 7

By Press release submission | Aug 6, 2018

Details This year our annual open house will be on Sunday October 7th from 11 to 1.

From Maryland State Wire

Hogan announces collaborative workforce plan for Maryland

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

Gov. Larry Hogan announced a revised workforce plan that was approved by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education.

From Maryland State Wire

University of Maryland creates center to support career success for youths with disabilities

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The University of Maryland has formed a new center with a goal to improve the outcomes of students and youths with disabilities in careers and continuing education.

Howard Community College enrolls 9,476 undergrads

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 6, 2018

At Howard Community College, 64 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 56 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Howard County Council met July 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 5, 2018

Howard County Council met Monday, July 16.

Howard County Council met June 18.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 5, 2018

Howard County Council met Monday, June 18.

Howard County Council met July 23.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 5, 2018

Howard County Council met Monday, July 23.