Cogdell Spencer opens Howard County medical office building Sep 30, 2009
A new five-story, 167,000-square-foot medical office building at Howard County General Hospital has opened. a subsidiary of of Charlotte, N.C., (NYSE:CSA), built the project. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
$119M in clean-water grants awarded Sep 18, 2009
Howard County was awarded $3. 1 million in grants and loans for various projects including sewer construction and stream restoration projects. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Md. undertakes $3M in weigh station fixes Sep 17, 2009
West Friendship in Howard County, along Interstate 70. Most Read Stories. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Reaction mixed on health co-ops in bill Sep 17, 2009
The Baucus bill lays out the requirements for Healthy Howard, Howard County s government-run plan, to become a health insurance cooperative, Howard County Health Officer Dr. Peter Beilenson said. Healthy Howard with some tweaking could fairly easily become one, Beilenson said. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Two MCTC escapees captured in Ellicott City Sep 10, 2009
Investigators were not sure how Matthew L. Chait, 26, and Michael Allen Johnson, 24, got from Washington County to Ellicott City, about 65 miles away in Howard County, Maryland State Police Lt. David Kloos said Wednesday. The men were painting a fence on a work detail at the Maryland Correctional Training Center prerelease building on Roxbury Road when they walked away Sept. 4, prison officials have said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Hospice Model Shines In The Healthcare World Sep 7, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- Eight months ago Ruth Martindale's family came to a crossroads when it was clear that her health was deteriorating. (W-USA News, DC)
Feds get $28B in broadband requests Aug 30, 2009
Howard County officials submitted the One Maryland Broadband Plan on behalf of Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Harford, Carroll, Prince George s, Montgomery and Frederick counties and the cities of Annapolis and Baltimore. When including about $10. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Senior Citizen Charged With Murder In Assisted Living Home Aug 25, 2009
(WUSA) - Howard County police have charged an 87-year-old Columbia man for the first homicide in the county this year ... After the incident, police transported Wilder to Howard County General Hospital for an evaluation ... This case marked the first homicide in Howard County since October 2008. (W-USA News, DC)
Embracing Change: Differences in the workplace may be staying Aug 22, 2009
As Lucido watched new home builders scale back their inventories, he pulled the plug last year on the new home sales and marketing company he started in his kitchen in 1991 and went to work for RE/Max in Howard County ... For Beverley Francis, president of the Columbia Foundation in Howard County, saving money meant backing out of a plan to move her organization into a larger office space. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Police Say Laurel Man Attacked Aunt And Uncle With A Baseball Bat Aug 12, 2009
(WUSA/HCPD) - Howard County police have charged a 28-year-old man with trying to kill his aunt and uncle Monday night in their home in Laurel ... Howard County Officers responded to the scene and found Fowler sitting out front. (W-USA News, DC)
Former GVA Advantis employees join NAI Jul 24, 2009
In addition to D.C., the 41-year-old commercial real estate firm also has offices in Howard County in Maryland and Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia. It s headquarters are in Towson, Md. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Vintage cars' uneasy ride Jul 14, 2009
Richard Dashiell died July 1, along with his 10-year-old daughter, when they were ejected from his 1929 Model A Ford, which overturned after getting rear-ended on Interstate 70 near Lisbon in western Howard County. A few days earlier, Howard Wright's 1936 Ford was hit head-on about two miles from his home, killing him and seriously injuring the driver of the other car. (FOX61, CT)
Have Fun and Learn from Sly Fox And Hambone -- New Charming Picture Book Follows the Exciting Adventures of a Red Fox and a Huge Pig as They Discover Fun and Friendship Jul 7, 2009
She worked as an administrative secretary at a local county public school system in Howard County for thirty years. After retiring, she enjoys horseback riding, giving riding lessons to children and adults, and writing stories for children. (Primezone Releases)
More women run their own farms Jul 3, 2009
Martha Clark's farming roots go back to 1797, when her family first settled in Howard County. Her father, former Maryland state senator James Clark Jr., thought Clark's brother would inherit the family farm. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jake Ouimet Announces Newcomers for 2009 Season Jul 2, 2009
Other high school accolades include two-time Baltimore Sun All-Metro Team, two-time Howard County Times All-County Team and Digital Sports All-Metro Team. In club action, his SAC United Premier team was four-time state champions. (Goduquesne.com)
Home Sales Perk Up, but Expensive Houses Languish Jul 1, 2009
The way the housing market has stratified can be clearly seen in Howard County, Maryland ... "People are scared, they aren't buying the big stuff," says Pat Hiban, a real estate agent at Keller Williams in Howard County's Ellicott City. (Time.com)
BRAC-inspired housing project pitched for Howard County Jun 30, 2009
plans to build a 164-unit residential development in southern Howard County that taps into the anticipated demand for apartments created by the looming military base realignment ... That is because of the project s location in affluent Howard County and banks greater willingness to lend to developers of multi-family housing complexes. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
National Council on Aging and Medicare Diabetes Screening Project Launch New Program to Educate Seniors about Medicare's Benefits for Diabetes Screening Jun 19, 2009
Susan Vaeth, Administrator, Howard County, Maryland Office of Aging spoke about how her office used an award from the MDSP to reach out to seniors with the news that Medicare covers diabetes screening. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a non-profit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA is a national voice for older Americans -- especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged -- and the community organizations that serve them. (PR Newswire)
Additional Maryland Sites To Benefit From BRAC Jun 16, 2009
(AP) -- Sites in the city of Aberdeen and in Howard County have been added to a Maryland program to help build infrastructure for incoming military jobs ... Howard County's zone includes the 13-acre project called "Savage Towne Centre.". (W-USA News, DC)
Some Charges Against Baltimore Mayor Dismissed May 30, 2009
Retired Howard County Circuit Judge Dennis M. Sweeney, who presided over the case, said in a memorandum issued along with the order that ''Dixon and Holton are entitled by law to legislative immunity under Maryland law, and the Court has no choice but to recognize it and act accordingly. . (W-USA News, DC)
Just a face in the crowd? May 22, 2009
Men and women in suits stood in the muggy weather, waiting outside the ballroom s doors as early as 8:30 a.m., when the Howard County Office of Workforce Development job fair started at 10. A line snaked around the perimeter of the ballroom s parking lot and into the street. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Student Reports Sex Assault At Middle School May 21, 2009
(HCPD/WUSA) - Howard County police are investigating a report from a 13-year-old girl that she was sexually assaulted today by two male students, ages 13 and 14, at Wilde Lake Middle School in Columbia on Wednesday. Police say a teacher noticed the girl was not in class around 11 a.m. and a school official found her walking in a hallway. (W-USA News, DC)
Job seekers wait their turn at Howard County job fair May 16, 2009
Job seekers swarm Howard County job fair - Baltimore Business Journal ... Job seekers swarm Howard County job fair. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
3 Men Charged In Assault, Shooting, Robbery of Guard in Columbia May 16, 2009
(HCPD/WUSA) - Howard County police have charged three men in the assault and attempted shooting of a Columbia security guard Wednesday night. Police were called to the 8800 block of Flowerstock Row around 9:00 p.m. Wednesday for reports of shots fired. (W-USA News, DC)
CONNIE BRISCOE PROFILE May 7, 2009
The author of five best-selling novels about black women's lives and loves, Briscoe is a serene presence in the family room of her spacious home in semi-rural Howard County. Fifteen years ago, Briscoe struck publishing gold with her debut, Sisters & Lovers. (USA Today -- Life)
Companies endure SBA red tape for sake of cash May 5, 2009
He also knows something about the industry as his family has operated restaurants, delis and other businesses in Howard County for 30 years. Experience makes you a better candidate for a loan. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
MS-13 Leader Sentenced to 60 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy, Armed Robbery and Gun Violation May 5, 2009
Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer and U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein commended the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the FBI; the Prince George's County Police Department; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; the Montgomery County Police Department; the Howard County Police Department; the Maryland National Capital Park Police; the Maryland State Police; Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn F. Ivey and Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy... (PR Newswire)
Pryor pleads guilty to two murders, will serve life without parole May 2, 2009
After Judge Dennis Sweeney, retired from Howard County Circuit Court, informed Strong that Pryors defense attorneys might accept a plea deal that included a sentence of life without parole, Strong informed the victims families. I said if life without parole was put on the table, I would take it to the family, present it. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Police seeking child abuse suspect Apr 29, 2009
CAPON BRIDGE Howard County police are asking for the public s help in the search for a man accused of sexually abusing a child. George Nicholas Kiriacon, 50, of 10647 Whiterock Court in Laurel, Md. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Man Accused Of Child Sex Abuse Found Dead In Car Apr 29, 2009
Howard County detectives looking for Kiriacon tracked him to the New Carrollton address and contacted Prince George's County Police when they found suspicious circumstances at the home ... The Howard County Child Advocacy Center, a joint effort of police, child protective services and other organizations, offers support services to victims and families ... George Kiriacon - photo from Howard County Police. (W-USA News, DC)
Kicks Against Breast Cancer Apr 17, 2009
The official student newspaper of Villanova University since 1916. Advertising/Classifieds. (The Villanovan, PA)
Wake Forest-Maryland Meet in Battle of Last Two National Champs Apr 16, 2009
Tickets for both games are $20 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Howard County General Hospital's Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center in Columbia, Md. A recap of Friday's match will be available on WakeForestSports. (Wakeforestsports.com)
National Champion Men's Soccer Faces Wake Forest at RFK Stadium Friday Apr 16, 2009
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Howard County General Hospital's Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center in Columbia, MD, a 501c3 non-profit organization supporting individual's affected by cancer. Fans can also make donations by following the link above. (Umterps.com)
Vandals May Be Protesting Foie Gras Apr 14, 2009
(AP) -- Howard County police say vandals have struck again at a Columbia restaurant defaced last month in an apparent protest of foie gras. Last month, someone broke several windows and spray-painted "Get rid of the foie gras" on a walkway at the Iron Bridge Wine Company. (W-USA News, DC)
Montgomery County may go after D.C. United Apr 10, 2009
Howard County is not one of the counties actively looking to score the stadium. For the time being we are not participating in the lottery, said Richard Story, CEO of Howard County s Economic Development Authority. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Howard Co. Executive Plans For Layoffs Apr 8, 2009
(AP) -- Howard County Executive Ken Ulman says the county will lay off up to a dozen people and likely impose furloughs starting in July. Ulman said Monday that up to 12 people would be laid off from the work force of more than 2,000, but he did not say which departments would be affected. (W-USA News, DC)
Armored Car Overturns, Spills Cash Onto I-95 Apr 7, 2009
It happened around 9 a.m. Monday on northbound 95 near Interstate 895 in Howard County. Police spokesman Sgt. Arthur Betts says a pickup truck towing a utility trailer pulled into the lane in front of the Loomis Co. armored truck. (W-USA News, DC)
Virgin Fest eyes move to Merriweather Post from Pimlico Apr 4, 2009
The two-day festival s promoter of Bethesda is in discussions about moving the event to Columbia s 17,000-seat Merriweather Post Pavilion, industry sources and Howard County Executive Ken Ulman confirmed. Ulman said I.M.P. Chairman Seth Hurwitz told him he was weighing potential venues for the summer show and Merriweather is among them. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Police Search For Missing Ellicott City Man Apr 1, 2009
(WUSA) - Howard County Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing Ellicott City man. Kenneth Sterling Crizer, 56, of the 8700 block of Autumn Hill Court, has been missing since he left his home on Sunday sometime before 6:00 p.m.. (W-USA News, DC)
Md. Senate Amends Speed Camera Bill to Include School Zones Apr 1, 2009
If the law fails to pass statewide by that deadline, lawmakers are willing to approve the bill just for three jurisdictions, including Baltimore city, Howard County, and Prince George's Counties. In other traffic law news, the state House of Delegates also advanced a bill Tuesday that would make it illegal to write or send a text message while driving. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Housing grants to stabilize neighborhoods Mar 20, 2009
75 million to Harford County, to create 288 residential units and three Habitat homeowner units; and $750,000 to Howard County, for four residential units. Reader Comments. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Developers sought for Gateway School site Mar 14, 2009
Manekin, Jones Lang LaSalle marketing Gateway School site in Howard County - Baltimore Business Journal ... Manekin, Jones Lang LaSalle marketing Gateway School site in Howard County ... The bells have long been silent at the former in Howard County its classrooms are empty, its corridors are quiet. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Student Arrested For Rape At Maryland Private School Mar 11, 2009
(WUSA) - Howard County police arrested an 18-year-old high school student late Monday for raping a 15-year-old female student inside a private school in Laurel on Friday ... Paramedics transported the victim to Howard County General Hospital ... He is in the Howard County Detention Center on no bond. (W-USA News, DC)
Arbitron moves HQ from NYC to Columbia Mar 10, 2009
The efforts of the state of Maryland and Howard County to foster a positive environment for local businesses were important factors in our decision to make Columbia our home base. Arbitron will keep its former New York headquarters as a sales office. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
County Exec's Car Hit by Suspected Drunk Driver Mar 3, 2009
Fortunately, no one was seated in the front passenger seat, but both Mr. and Mrs. Leggett and the security officer were taken to Laurel Regional Hospital by Howard county fire/rescue, where they were treated and released. Leggett's spokesman Patrick Lacefield said Monday the county executive was resting at home, quite sore from bumps and bruises suffered in the crash, and hoping to return to work as soon as possible in the next few days. (W-USA News, DC)
MARYLAND JUCO MEN’S BASKETBALL: Baglin basket in last second boosts Lions over Knights Feb 27, 2009
Dundalk falls to Howard County in second round. by Bill Gates. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
2009 Maryland Crab Bowl Staff Announced Feb 27, 2009
He won at Oakland Mills in the late 90s and is now winning in Howard County. The Baltimore team also has the active wins leader from the eastern shore in Bob Knox. (UVAInsider.com)
Teen Dies Of Flu In Howard County Feb 27, 2009
ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland (AP)-- A Howard County teenager has died of the flu in what health officials say is the ninth pediatric flu death nationally this year. Unfortunately this is not the first flu case this year. (W-USA News, DC)
Grant Will Fund Water Plant Upgrade Feb 23, 2009
(AP) -- Howard County has received a $35. 5 million state grant to help pay for a $100 million upgrade for the county's Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant in Savage. (W-USA News, DC)
Johns Hopkins' CFO tackles spending cuts in tough economy Feb 17, 2009
The system also operates Howard County General Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Industry experts say all of those factors will play a big role in the priorities of a health system s financial chief. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
