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Photo exhibit illuminates Howard County's black history
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:11:42 -0800

Howard Community College will host installation for remainder of Black History Month The viewers stand transfixed, leaning in again and again for a closer look as they inspect 32 panels of photographs that capture both the everyday and the celebratory moments in the lives of Howard County's early black families. Many pull out their cellphones and snap a shot of a relative or someone they know.

Woman in critical condition after Howard Co. crash
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:03:46 -0800

Collision happened on Route 32 near Route 29 Howard County police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that sent a woman in critical condition to Maryland Shock Trauma Center Tuesday night.

Howard County seeks input on health policy
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:11:52 -0800

Two public forums to be held this week Two public forums to be held this week by county dept.

Howard County Red Cross chapter resells prom dresses
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:16:24 -0800

Donated dresses sold for low prices; proceeds go to Red Cross One lucky girl looking for a prom dress could end up with a pageant gown worn by a reigning Miss Maryland, who has donated her pink, fluffy, beaded dress to Project Prom Dress. Kristen Duncan, special events coordinator for the American Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region, left, and Miss Maryland Cara Marrero, honorary chair of Project ...

Some Howard superintendent candidates have asked about board controversy
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:33:21 -0800

But search firm head says effort to oust Allen Dyer is not deterring interest in the job Some prospective candidates for the Howard County superintendent's job have asked about the school board's efforts to have a member removed, according to the head of the firm helping with the search.

Appeals court affirms dismissal of Columbia petition
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:17:28 -0800

Dispute grew from petition drive over downtown redevelopment ordinances Maryland's second-highest court has thrown out an attempt by residents to revive a failed petition drive challenging Howard County's plan for redevelopment of downtown Columbia.

Gazette.Net: Clarksburg man, Howard County police officer struck during traffic stop
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:20:25 -0800

A Howard County Police officer, a Clarksburg man he’d arrested and a driver who hit them were all hospitalized Sunday morning after an early morning crash in Mount Airy.

Wine-to-go containers added to 'growler' sales bill in Howard Co.
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:46:26 -0800

Draft wines gaining in popularity as lawmakers consider expansion of draft beer sold in refillable containers Howard County restaurateurs want to let patrons take home beer in growlers. Now, one hopes to offer the same option to the wine-sipping set.

Wine-to-go containers added to Howard bill allowing growler sales
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:55:12 -0800

Draft wines gaining in popularity as lawmakers consider expansion of draft beer sold in refillable containers At Aida Bistro and Wine Bar in Columbia, 30 wines are on tap — including a number of limited seasonal varieties. Owner Joe Barbera successfully lobbied to add to-go wines to a bill permitting Howard County restaurants to sell carryout containers of beer known as growlers.

Columbia marks 50 years since James Rouse began buying land for town
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:11:32 -0800

First purchase on Nov. 3, 1962 set the stage for Howard's largest city Although Columbia officially marks its beginning as June 21, 1967, the day Wilde Lake was dedicated and opened to the public, years of behind-the-scenes planning led up to that event. Historians say 1962 was the real year of Columbia's genesis, because that is when Rouse, head of James W. Rouse and Co., took title to the ...