Originally part of Anne Arundel County, Howard County was designated the Howard District in 1839, in honor of John Eager Howard, statesman, soldier, and fifth governor of Maryland. Howard County became the 21st of Maryland’s 23 counties in 1851. Howard County was mainly the farming & hunting grounds of Native Americans until 1608 when Captain [...]
The best things in life are free, but one might think that’s not true in Howard County, an affluent bedroom community of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD, ranked as the third richest county in the nation (according to the 2006 U.S. Census) with an average household income of more than $100,000, and a perennial on [...]
Friday, June 11 – Sunday, June 13, 2010. Since the founding in 1987, the Columbia Festival of the Arts has enhanced the cultural life of Marylanders by presenting a brand new season of world class events each June. Comprised of an eclectic mix of visual arts, music, dance, theater, literature, comedy, film and family activities [...]
June 17, 6-8pm, HCAC HOT SUMMER NIGHT Presented in Collaboration with the Columbia Festival of the Arts Residents Open Studios: 7-8pm, HCAC. Open Mic Night: 6:30-8:30pm, HCAC, black box theatre Join Us for our reception on June 17! In the galleries we have the Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2010 and Contrast & Symmetry featuring work by [...]
By Larry Hurley, Behnke Nurseries Perennial Buyer Hanging baskets, they’re not just for hanging anymore. By all means, do hang them, but consider that basically, it’s a big pot full of colorful flowers or tropical foliage. You can remove the hanger, and set it on a pedestal for an instant “container” plant, or if it [...]
June 25, 2010, 9am to 12 Noon. How to write resumes & cover letters. If you already have a resume, please bring it with you. Presented by The Maryland Workforce Exchange, 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite D, Columbia, MD 21046. Call Jose Torres-Reyes at 410.290.2607. Click here to sign up. No Cost. Must sign up by 6/24/10 ———————————————————– Al [...]
I had the privilege of interviewing Brent Connor, creator and owner, of a new on-line business Employee Rating Services Brent, a Howard County native, envisioned this business a few years ago when was working for a service providing company. Brent noticed that the company had a great product but the employees were not giving great [...]
Despite a delayed start due to heavy morning rain, the 27th Annual Columbia Triathlon began at 7:15 a.m. with 2400 participants and over 20 World Class Pros. The Columbia Triathlon(a 501-(c)(3) Corporation), is one of the most challenging and longest running triathlons in the US, and attracts a stellar lineup of world-famous, professional, and elite [...]
By Amy Linderman On Thursday, May 20th, the schools two jazz bands entertained the students and parents of Burleigh Manor Middle School during the annual enrichment fair. The Jazz Band students have been practicing after school once per week all year long to showcase their talents during this special performance. BMMS has two jazz bands, [...]
Matthew Kinloch, a science teacher at Glenelg High School, was named Howard County Teacher of the Year for 2010-11. This award exemplifies the highest standards in teaching and educational leadership. Kinloch will represent the HCPSS in the Maryland Teacher of the Year competition, sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education. Kinloch was honored at [...]
