Top News: More Backyard Chickens, A New School Comes Together and the Boston Tragedy Hits Home

Iron Girl Half Marathon to Bolster Security after Boston Bombings

An organizer said the race through Town Center in Columbia will have a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

12 Howard County High Schools Ranked Among Most Challenging in the Nation

The America’s Most Challenging High School rankings is published by the Washington Post.

Mutts Matter: Marvelous Max

Max is a sweet and playful spaniel-terrier mix who needs a family to love and belong to.

The new Ducketts Lane principal shared details of the school’s interior and exterior in a recent email to parents.

Work Vehicles Stolen from County Property in Elkridge: Crime Roundup

All information was provided by the Howard County Police Department.

10 Ellicott CIty Residents Finish Boston Marathon

Six of the Ellicott City runners and the one Elkridge-registered runner do not have official finish times, according to the Marathon's website.

Howard County Librarian Using Video Games to Teach Math

Matthew Winner is applying his interest in video games to pioneer new ways to teach students math.

Howard County Public Schools Commencement Dates Announced

Commencement ceremony dates wer announced later than usual due to Merriweather Post Pavilion's schedule.

Howard County Native First in Boston Marathon Wheelchair Division (Update)

Tatyana McFadden wins her first Boston Marathon.

Report: Elkridge Woman Pushes for More Backyard Chickens

Cathy Hudson hopes for a zoning change that would allow more chickens in Howard County backyards.