News in Howard County, Maryland


  • Columbia Association to drop 'People Tree' from its logo - Social media, legal issues trigger change

    Though the "People Tree" sculpture has symbolized Jim Rouse's vision of Columbia for nearly 50 years, the organization that runs the town says it will drop images of the tree from its signs, uniforms, stationery and business cards at a cost of as much as $200,000.


  • Coach in Earth Treks sex abuse case gets four years - A former climbing coach at Earth Treks in Columbia who pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl could spend another three years behind bars.


  • Four animals rescued from Columbia home up for adoption - The four animals rescued alive from a house where 40 others were found dead are now available for adoption.


  • Local delegates sponsor bill to allow American flags in traffic circles - Law would require SHA to create permit program and standard regulations for displays

    After a recent dust-up over the State Highway Administration removing an American flag a local family had put up in a traffic circle in Woodbine, two Howard County delegates have introduced a state bill that would require the highway administration to create a new permit program allowing such displays.


  • Community rallies around Strothers family after fire - Accidental blaze may have been caused by extension cord

    Standing outside the charred remains of his family's Ellicott City home, David Strothers said jokingly that he'd been sporting the same new Adidas warm-up suit for over a week.