Community Action Council of Howard County has partnered with the Howard County Housing Commission to weatherize the 300-unit Columbia Landing apartment complex. The CAC’s Weatherization Program is the largest nonprofit […]
Mark R. Smith, Senior Writer
Statement: Sarbanes not seeking re-election in 2024
After having served for 18 years, Congressman John Sarbanes (Maryland, District 3) announced that he will not run for re-election in 2024 at the end of his 9th term. “I […]
Howard unveils HOME to address housing affordability in county
A suite of policy and programmatic initiatives unveiled in October are aimed at addressing housing affordability in Howard County. Introduced by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, who was joined by […]
State announces record fed funding to build international small business base
The state of Maryland announced that its Department of Commerce has received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to broaden the state’s international reach and help companies […]
Patuxent Commons receives $1.6M housing trust fund award
Howard County has announced a $1.6 million grant for Patuxent Commons, a housing development conceived by the Autism Society of Maryland that is being developed by Mission First Housing Group. […]
Maryland Department of Planning Announces ADU Policy Task Force
The Maryland Department of Planning announced the new Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy Task Force that will study the placement of ADUs on land zoned for single-family residential use. It will […]
RFP open to brand Maryland’s craft beverage alcohol industry
The Brewers Association of Maryland has announced a Request for Proposal aimed at branding and promoting Maryland’s craft beverage alcohol industry. Home to more than 300 licensed breweries, cideries, distilleries, […]
Columbia named the safest city in Maryland
Columbia was named the safest city in Maryland by WalletHub in its recent “Safest Cities in America” report. In its report, WalletHub compared 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. […]
USNA’s Firebaugh addresses BWIBP
United States Naval Academy Academic Dean and Provost Samara Firebaugh discussed the Academy’s mission, preparing its approximately 4,500 students for careers in the military/government as well as the private sector, […]
These 5 Howard County businesses are thriving today
Digital edition This item appears in the November 2023 issue of The Business Monthly. You can read the digital edition by clicking on it. Preparing for a rush Payne’s Christmas […]