Howard County

Joseph E. Emerson, attorney

2013-06-16 12:30:20

Joseph E. Emerson, a lawyer who was the former deputy county attorney for Frederick County, died Wednesday from cancer at his Frederick home. He was 77. The son of Capt. Alexander L. Emerson, who was known as the "man with the maul" as head of the...

Motorcyclist injured in Howard County collision

2013-06-15 18:20:29

Howard County police are investigating a crash that injured a motorcyclist when a car allegedly failed to yield the right of way. The accident occurred Saturday at approximately 5:29 p.m., when the driver of a 2013 Dodge Dart was attempting to exit...

Fatherhood programs teach men to be dads

2013-06-14 13:33:00

Malik Carter, 17, shared a slice of pizza with his 20-month-old son Makai, who was perched on his dad's lap during the pre-Father's Day celebration this week at the Bon Secours Community Support Center in Southwest Baltimore. As part of the festivities,...

Guzzone running for state senate

2013-06-14 07:22:00

Del. Guy Guzzone, a Columbia Democrat, announced Thursday that he will run for Sen. Jim Robey's open Senate seat in 2014. "Join with me, together we're going to continue to do good things for this community and for the state," Guzzone told a crowd of...

Storms packing confirmed tornado, heavy winds pass through Central Md.

2013-06-13 15:48:00

Severe storms with a history of damaging winds and a confirmed tornado sighting moved through Maryland on Thursday afternoon, potentially the second outbreak of tornadoes in four days for the state. The Storm Prediction Center meanwhile confirmed that...

Columbia knitting group meets third Mondays

2013-06-13 07:43:00

These groups meet regularly. Adams, Hanna, Moore Memorial Post 156, American Legion — Third Thursday, 7 p.m. VFW Post 7472, 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City. Edward A. Hall, commander, Post 156, ehall@telecomxchange.com or 410-340-7892; John Horan,...

Bereaved Parents meets third Wednesdays

2013-06-13 08:44:00

These groups meet regularly. Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., at Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City, 3100 N. Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-465-2288. Bereaved Parents, USA — Third Wednesday, 8 p.m....

Howard County Briefs

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Gardening volunteers The Howard County Conservancy seeks Wednesday morning drop-in gardening volunteers from 9:30 a.m. to noon to help maintain its themed and native plant gardens. All levels of experience welcome.�For information, call Tabby Fique at...

Howard County health briefs

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Look good, feel better This free program teaches beauty techniques to women with cancer to help them combat appearance-related side effects of treatment. Participants receive cosmetics donated by major manufacturers as well as instruction and suggestions...

Columbia Digest

2013-06-14 00:00:00

'Songs for a New World' The Drama Learning Center's teen professional company, Teaching Young Actors, presents its spring production through Friday, June 21, at 9130 Red Branch Road, Suite I. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance, $17 at the...

Kittleman launches run for Howard executive

2013-06-11 17:17:21

The race to lead Maryland's most affluent county began Tuesday as state Sen. Allan H. Kittleman launched his bid to become just the second Republican to be elected Howard County executive. In an afternoon appearance at the Columbia Lakefront, Kittleman,...

Religious groups pushing for city stormwater fee reduction

2013-06-11 17:53:30

The two Catholic parishes led by the Rev. Robert Wojtek could pay more than $6,000 in new city stormwater fees later this year — an amount equal to an entire Sunday collection at his Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Highlandtown. To Wojtek, that...

Howard County high school culinary student representing Maryland put on the finishing touches on their first course, Shrimp, Scallop & Lump Crab Ceviche, during the 2013 National ProStart Invitational. The competition at the Marriott Waterfront offers $1.

2013-04-20 00:00:00

Kid quotient: Anyone with an appreciation for the outdoors will love this Howard County oasis. Fun factors: Nature trails, interactive exhibits, balcony and green rooftop for observation. Don't miss: NatureSphere, a digital planetarium, provides a unique space for programs and movies.

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Chocolate Ball tastiest-confections judges Mary Alice Weskey, Miss Maryland Joanna Guy, Jason Hisley, and Joe McKenna attended The Arc of Howard County's Chocolate Ball. The black tie event included music, dancing, a silent auction and the ultimate confection contest.

2013-04-04 00:00:00