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Howard County

    Anderson Paak performs during Artscape in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 2023. (Photo by Craig Hudson for The Baltimore Banner)
    7 things to do in Howard County, including an Anderson .Paak show and a spooky IPA
    October is here. Sweater weather is finally arriving. And apple- and pumpkin-flavored drinks are within arm’s length at all times until spring. There are many ways to soak up all that October has to offer for the week ending Wednesday, Oct. 9.
    For sale: 1870s Howard County home with historic charm and modern updates
    This Ellicott City home offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern updates in a prime location.
    A still image from surveillance video at The Mall in Columbia shows a person in black pants, a black hoodie and a face covering running down a hallway.
    Teenager charged with first-degree murder in fatal Columbia mall shooting
    Howard County Police said in a news release that the department is partnering with the U.S. Marshals Service to look for a 17-year-old male suspect in a fatal shooting at Columbia's mall in July. The suspect has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of another 17-year-old.
    You need a degree in poli-sci to suss out all the wrinkles, permutations and potential ipso factors in the Maryland Senate race. Or you could taka clue from gamblers and bet the parlay.
    You’ve got one vote in the Senate race. The prize is democracy, organized the way you want it.
    Voters are being asked to game the future of the U.S. Senate when picking Ben Cardin’s successor. Will Democrats take the upper House? Or will Republicans hold on?
    Candidates for Howard County school board
    The eight-member Howard County school board includes five members elected by district, two members elected county-wide and a student member chosen by students.

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    Sen. Sarah Elfreth, an Anne Arundel County Democrat, faces Republican Robert J. Steinberger and Libertarian Miguel Barajas to represent the 3rd Congressional District in Maryland.
    Candidates for the 3rd Congressional District
    The 3rd Congressional District includes all of Howard County, the northern portion of Anne Arundel County and a small piece of Carroll County.
    MUNA performs during the All Things Go music festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.
    Photos: Despite Chappell Roan’s absence, fans revel at All Things Go
    The festival expanded for the first time this year to include another city. Performers traveled between Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia and Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York.
    Chappell Roan will not perform this weekend at the All Things Go music festival in Columbia and New York City.
    After Chappell Roan dropped out of All Things Go, the festival moved quickly for a replacement
    Roan said Friday she was dropping out of the festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion and the New York City location this weekend, noting the scrutiny she faced for not endorsing a presidential candidate.
    Chappell Roan will not perform this weekend at the All Things Go music festival in Columbia, Maryland and New York City.
    Chappell Roan says she’s skipping All Things Go festival to prioritize health
    Pop star Chappell Roan, who was set to perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion on the second day of All Things Go this weekend, said Friday she is dropping out of the music festival.
    Curved, white arches stand over a sign that reads "Columbia Gateway: A Corporate Community"
    The latest vision for transforming the Columbia Gateway office park: a new downtown
    Howard County officials have long had high hopes for transforming the Columbia Gateway business district into a regional destination.

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    For sale: Howard County home with a three-story slide and grand spiral staircase
    There’s a rare opportunity to own an incredible 14,288-square-foot home in Ellicott City.
    The crowd braved Day Two at All Things Go Music Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion. This year, fans can see Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, Hozier and more.
    7 things to do in Howard County: All Things Go music festival to feature dozens of acts
    Seven things to do in Howard County, like seeing Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, Hozier and more at the All Things Go Music Festival.
    HoCo Pirate Adventures founder Chris Fuchs organizes nine pirate treasure hunts a year on the trails of Columbia.
    How a father’s love transformed Columbia into a pirate adventure
    A pirate treasure hunt that started as a Columbia dad’s way to bond with his daughter has grown into a full-blown event that draws hundreds of families.
    Students at St. Joseph School Cockeysville celebrated their Blue Ribbon win with cheers, signs and confetti.
    5 Baltimore Catholic schools among the best in the US, education department says
    The Archdiocese of Baltimore schools were among 40 nonpublic schools recognized this year.
    The board of Howard Community College recently expressed confidence in President Daria J. Willis, whose leadership has drawn criticism from some in the campus community.
    Howard Community College board rejects calls to oust president, assails online critics
    The board of Howard Community College sent an email to the campus community voicing confidence in President Daria J. Willis, defending her against criticism.

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    Old Ellicott City on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
    7 things to do in Howard County: Outdoor movies, bike rides and pirate fun
    If you’re looking for outdoor activities to do this week, from seeing Vance Joy at Merriweather to the Main Street Music Fest, we’ve got you covered.
    A selection of dumplings from Tea Horse, a Sichuan-style restaurant located in Ellicott City.
    We set out to find dumplings in Howard County. We found a new obsession.
    We set out to eat dumplings in Howard County, a hot spot for Asian dishes, and visited three very different places.
    Young professionals shoot baskets at a networking event at GameOn Bar + Arcade in Columbia on Aug. 22, 2024.
    Columbia is good for families. But can it draw more young professionals?
    Columbia is regularly named one of the country’s best places to raise a family. It hasn’t, however, made as clear of a pitch to millennials and Gen Zers.
    Howard County voters will get the chance to amend the county charter to include an office of inspector general.
    4 things to know about the inspector general question on Howard County’s fall ballot
    Four things to know about the inspector general charter amendment on Howard County's November ballot.
    Rosie's Delicatessen in Glenelg is one player in Baltimore's War of Italian Subs — which I invented.
    Vote: Pick a side in Baltimore’s war of the Italian subs
    Cast your vote for the best Italian sub in Baltimore.