February, 2019 Stories | Howard County News

Analysis: Howard County has 9th highest home vacancy rate in Maryland

By MDRNN Newsfeed | Feb 28, 2019

The number of vacant homes in Howard County was more than 300 in the third quarter of 2018, a 68-unit decrease over what it was a year ago, according to real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

HOWARD COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Teaching and Making with Big Ideas in Mind to be held March 8

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2019

An exhibit featuring work by Howard County Public School System art faculty.

HOWARD COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: State of the County with Howard Co. Executive Calvin Ball to be held February 27

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2019

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball gives his first State of the County Address.

Maryland's top 50 school reading scores: Where does your school rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 25, 2019

High schools in Clarksville, Glenelg and Marriottsville ranked among Maryland's highest for reading and writing aptitude, according to the Maryland State Department of Education.

HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Spring Open House 2019 to be held February 18

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2019

Are you a high school student thinking about attending Howard Community College or a parent who thinks HCC would be a great fit for your child?

HOWARD COUNTY: Update to the 2018-2019 calendar

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2019

As of today, schools have been closed four days due to inclement weather.

Maryland's top 50 school math scores: Where does your school rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 18, 2019

High schools in Clarksville, Marriottsville and Ellicott City ranked among Maryland's highest for math aptitude, according to the Maryland State Department of Education.

HORIZON FOUNDATION: Speak(easy) Howard: Free Webinar Series on Advance Care Planning in Health Care

By Press released submission | Feb 11, 2019

The Horizon Foundation’s Speak(easy) Howard campaign will host a FREE webinar series on incorporating advance care planning into health care settings.

HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Argue Like an Ancient Greek to be held February 12

By Press released submission | Feb 11, 2019

Howard Community College (HCC) will host a series of talks by English and world languages faculty who will address topics designed to enhance knowledge about today’s world.

Maryland's worst 50 school reading scores: Where does your school rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

High schools in Columbia, Fulton and Ellicott City ranked among Maryland's lowest for reading and writing aptitude, according to the Maryland State Department of Education.

Student attendance at Waverly's middle school was 91 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

Student attendance at Waverly's middle school during the 2016-2017 school year was 91 percent, worse than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

Student attendance at Waverly's elementary school was 92.3 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

Student attendance at Waverly's elementary school during the 2016-2017 school year was 92.3 percent, slightly worse than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

Student attendance at Gorman Crossing Elementary was greater than 95 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Student attendance at Gorman Crossing Elementary during the 2016-2017 school year was greater than 95 percent, better than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

Student attendance at Murray Hill Middle was greater than 95 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Student attendance at Murray Hill Middle during the 2016-2017 school year was greater than 95 percent, better than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

Student attendance at Long Reach High was 94.9 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

Student attendance at Long Reach High during the 2016-2017 school year was 94.9 percent, slightly better than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

HARFORD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Renewing our call to the beverage industry to put health above profits

By Press release submission | Feb 4, 2019

California just made history by becoming the first state to ensure that water or milk comes standard for kids’ meals at all restaurants.

HOROWITZ VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Program Spotlight: Cybersecurity

By Press release submission | Feb 4, 2019

Cybersecurity analysts work with businesses and organizations to keep their computer information systems secure.

Maryland's worst 50 school math scores: Where does your school rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

High schools in Columbia ranked among Maryland's lowest for math aptitude, according to the Maryland State Department of Education.

Student attendance at Forest Ridge Elementary was greater than 95 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 3, 2019

Student attendance at Forest Ridge Elementary during the 2016-2017 school year was greater than 95 percent, better than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

Student attendance at Patuxent Valley Middle was greater than 95 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 2, 2019

Student attendance at Patuxent Valley Middle during the 2016-2017 school year was greater than 95 percent, better than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

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