Howard County

Girl, 14, says man fondled her and exposed himself in Howard County store

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

Howard County police are looking for a Hispanic man in his late 30s or early 40s who a 14-year-old girl said kissed her hand, fondled her and exposed himself in an Ellicott City department store. The girl said the man, who spoke only Spanish, ran off after her grandmother approached. Police on Wednesday said the incident took place in a Kohl's department store on Montgomery Road, but they did not specify...

Designing ways to bridge needs of Columbia's residents, villages

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

As pedestrian bridges spanning highways go, Columbia's version over busy U.S. 29 has all the charm of any urban backwater, swathed in protective fencing, with secluded pathway connections that keep most residents away.

Girl, 14, says man fondled her, exposed self in Howard store

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Howard County police are looking for a Hispanic man in his late 30s or early 40s who a 14-year-old girl said kissed her hand, fondled her and exposed himself in an Ellicott City department store.

Explore Howard Co.: Grand jury does not indict mother whose child died in car in late June

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009

Marching to Macy's Thanksgiving beat

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009

Child performers, Towson band to be part of celebration Amanda Yuan, 11, seen pictured in the play "Annie" at Toby's Restaurant and Dinner Theater, has been selected to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City along with Lauren Harkins, 15, of Silver Spring and Jordan Silver, 15, of Davidsonville.

Work session held on Columbia plan

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009

Members appear satisfied that GGP bankruptcy won't hinder redevelopment issues Council members appear satisfied that GGP bankruptcy won't hinder redevelopment

Explore Howard Co.: Tanning ban on hold; lobbyist vows lawsuit

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009

A ban keeping teenagers out of tanning beds in Howard County, which went into effect almost immediately following its mid-November passage, won’t be enforced until next year.Howard County Health Officer Dr. Peter Beilenson said last week the 30-day grace period for compliance will be extended because the necessary documents, including registration and client consent forms, have not been distributed...

$500 reward for driver info in Columbia hit-and-run

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009

Howard County police are offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver in a hit-and-run accident in Columbia on Sunday. Devon James Carter, 16, of the 9400 block of Merryrest Road was walking west with two friends about 12:30 on Farewell Road when he was struck by a red Honda. According to a witness, the vehicle was headed west and crossed the double-yellow line. Carter...

Identity released of Howard Co. police officer found dead Sunday

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009

The identity of a Howard County police officer found dead Sunday at her Columbia home was released Monday. Jennifer Cree, 31, was discovered by a relative, said police, who do not believe there was any foul play. Police are investigating the possibility that a medical condition might have contributed to the death of the eight-year veteran. "The entire Police Department family is saddened by Jennifer's...

Church is a sanctuary for jazz, rock and blues

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

Riffs from an electric guitar seemed to spill out from the dense stone and mortar of a 179-year-old stable-turned-church in Columbia last weekend, saturating the warm autumn night.

Electrical fire near BWI leads to partial hotel evacuation

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

A two-alarm fire Sunday morning damaged the Extended Stay America Hotel, at 1500 Aero Drive, Linthicum, Anne Arundel County fire officials said.

Howard Community College looks at tuition increase

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

Community college seeking way to raise faculty salaries, which didn't go up last year Despite already high tuition, Howard Community College's trustees are preparing to raise the rates in order to give faculty members at the growing college a pay raise next fiscal year.

Small raise proposed for officials

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

Panel suggests $2,500 for executive, $500 for council A citizens commission is recommending modest pay increases for the next Howard County executive and five-member council, despite falling revenues from the recession that forced officials this year to voluntarily cut their own pay via donations.

Howard land-use suit dismissed

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

Federal judge says lawsuit is repeat of one on appeal A federal judge dismissed Thursday a second lawsuit against Howard County government and current and former county officials, which alleged improper decisions on land use in approving sites for two supermarkets - the Wegmans in Columbia and a Harris Teeter planned at Turf Valley.

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Schools see pronounced drop in flu absences

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

H1N1 vaccinations continue despite supply uncertainty The Howard County school system is continuing to provide swine flu vaccines for its students amid a noticeable drop in absences in recent weeks.